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Easy contour for fair skin1/5/2024 ![]() ![]() I was also pleasantly surprised with the results! By playing with contour, highlight and blush, I was able to enhance my features in an entirely new way, a way that felt very natural and authentic to me. Once I gained confidence with the basics, it was very seamless. I was genuinely surprised by how easily I was able to integrate the process into my simple morning routine. You can tailor your contouring to your personal makeup style. It pushed me outside my comfort zone and made me realize that contouring is so much more accessible than YouTube would lead you to believe (here's a tutorial of how to contour in 3 easy steps). My look had warmth, my features looked more defined, and honestly, I felt pretty beautiful.ĭespite all of my misgivings and procrastination, I’m so glad I agreed to participate in the Contour Challenge. ![]() With newfound confidence, I gave myself permission to have fun on day three, and I was really pleased with the results. I also felt less pressure because, the truth is, it was much easier than I’d thought. I had a handle on how to use the tools and how the color performed (so much blush on day two!). Using the Contour Guide that came with my kit, I understood which areas to apply contour, blush and highlight to enhance my unique face shape (check out this post to learn how to contour for your face shape). ![]() Hey, practice makes perfect, right?ĭay 3 - Naturally Contoured & Confident On the final day, I wasn’t confident I had “mastered” contouring, but I had learned so much and gained a lot of confidence in a short time. I promised myself I would take it easy on the final day. I felt like the tools allowed me to enhance what was already there, and that really aligned with my personal style. I didn’t feel like I was trying to change my look. I learned very quickly that you can build color, but it’s near-impossible to take it away without starting over! It’s true what they say - less is more! Despite overdoing the product, I was becoming more comfortable with the techniques and, frankly, the concept of defining and enhancing my features. That’s OK! I still had two more days to hit my stride.ĭay 2 - A Bronzed Bombshell On the second day, having been a bit tentative the first day, I was a bit heavy-handed. And with a round face, my fuller cheeks make my cheekbones look flat, so creating dimension felt challenging. I was…timid, and I think the photo shows my reluctance! As a first-timer, adding so many new powders to my routine was daunting, particularly the contour shade. I got up extra early to tackle the challenge! To get fuller coverage, I opted to use our Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation, and I stuck with my Circle\Delete Concealer to temper the blue circles underneath my eyes. With contouring came new products, new tools and (I was sure) a new extended morning routine. My usual beauty routine consists of BeautyPrep Hyaluronic Serum for deep hydration, Dream Tint Tinted Moisturizer to even my skin tone, Circle\Delete Concealer for those stubborn under-eye circles, and a swipe of PurePressed Blush and PureLash Mascara. With some coaching from my colleagues, I warmed up to the idea and gave it a try.ĭay 1 - The Contour Challenge Begins! On the first day, everything felt new. I began to worry that I had gotten in over my head. I soon realized that I was procrastinating because I was intimidated! When I think of contour, I think of the Kardashians, superbly talented YouTube makeup artists, and a lot of time I simply don’t have in the morning. When I was first invited to participate in the Contour Challenge using the GreatShape Contour Kits, I was excited! However, I quickly found myself finding excuses to put it off.
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