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And you may already be using the technique yourself.
Wondering how to contour or how you go about choosing the right contour shade for your skin tone?
Stocksy
“To get the perfect match, you have to understand the undertones of your own skin tone.
Fair to medium skin tones can try matching with cool and neutral shades.
Individuals with a warm skin tone would best match with olive hues.”
Baribeau recommends taking a cue from your foundation shade.
Remember, you could always build a product to achieve the desired result.
Skin Tones Arent One-Size-Fits-All
Theundertonesof our skin can help indicate which contour shade will suit you best.
Baribeau suggests fluffier brushes for a more natural look.
Using a fluffy brush will keep the contour soft and diffused," she says.
Cream contour products are best applied with astippling brush(MAC has a great line of stippling brushes!)
or with a dampBeauty Blender," says Arshad.
Have Fun With Contouring
The most important tip?
The best practice for contouring is after youve applied your foundation and concealer.
This way your complexion is set and you’re free to begin to introduce other products.
It diffuses the lines and allows the contour to look perfectly blended with the rest of the face."
