In the dark ages of contouring, products used to shape features were often just that according to Ruby – too dark, and thus extremely difficult to blend into skin. It’s this interplay of shadow and light that makes subtle contouring so visually effective. A light swoosh of blusher over the apples of cheeks brings a contoured look bang up to date by unifying these areas of light and shadow further, giving skin a fresh-faced lift. Find the right contour shades for your skin tone We conducted hours of research on the best cream contour palettes, evaluating them on the number of shades, pigment level, and skin feel. We also took into account any skin concerns and how the contour formula affects different skin types. After consulting with a makeup artist, we landed on the following best in show. UK mainland only. Surcharges apply to the following locations The Channel Islands & Isles of Scilly

One good guideline: Look for a color (or colors) that look like the color of a shadow on your face in natural lighting. “It should be a few shades darker than your natural skin tone, but not significantly darker,” explains Cantor. Avoid contouring with bronzers—because of the warm undertones, it’ll make you look tanner rather than more defined, according to Sotomayor. These light to deep brown products can do more than just carve out your cheeks. “Contouring can make you look more awake, hide early morning puffiness, lift and snatch the face, soften your bone structure, or make you look more chiseled,” says celebrity makeup artist Andrew Sotomayor. The beauty of cream contour products is the believable finish they impart. Powder formulas tend to mattify your complexion, whereas cream ones mimic the texture of your skin, creating believable shadows wherever you blend them. With a cream contour palette, you have everything you need for good definition in one place. Sweep bronzing powder onto your cheekbones, up towards the temples and down across the jawline,” says Morrison. “Blend and buff powder into the hairline and onto the ears for seamless application.” We’re all about that hustle lifestyle and the Sleek MakeUP Outlet is here to keep you looking on-point whilst protecting your bank balance. Demystifying ingredients, clarifying how to apply products and revealing everything you’ve always wanted to know about skin types; Eliza Explains will help you become a beauty pro.

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Start high on the cheekbones, blend upwards towards your hairline, up onto the temples and down across your jawline.” Which brush is best for blending contour? Contouring makeup should complement your skin type and lifestyle. If you’ve got oily skin, powder-based matte bronzers and luminous highlighters will create a soft-focus finish and stay put. Choose cream-based makeup for dry skin Six cream shades to sculpt and enhance, available in four colourways. How to contour for your skin type and texture Choose powder-based makeup for oily skin From there, a dot of highlighter over the high points of the face (such as the top of the cheekbones and bridge of the nose) provides a point of contrast for the shadow you’ve emphasised, making those areas more prominent. Applying cream bronzer directly to your blending brush will seamlessly blend the product into your skin,” explains Morrison. “This is a more subtle approach to sculpting for everyday makeup looks.”We still embody the passion and ambition of those who created the brand 35 years ago and we are not afraid to do it our way.