Facial contouring: create the perfect make-up with this shading technique

Makeup is the key piece to make a woman even more beautiful when going out, whether for a simple lunch or even for a gala party. There are several techniques used to highlight the face and leave the skin flawless, such as: contouring, baking, draping, strobing, sunstripping, croming, etc.

Facial contouring is a technique that works with the play of shadows in order to give less emphasis to certain areas of the face. Thus, the nose can become thin, the cheeks marked and even the forehead can become smaller. See below the complete step by step of a perfect contour!

Outline: step by step

1. First of all, you will need a concealer in a darker shade of your skin;
2. Map the points on your face where you want to give the effect of depth;
3. Apply the concealer to the sides of the nose, the corners of the forehead, the lines below the cheekbone and even the jaw;
4. Gently blend with the brush until the marked line disappears and gives way to a natural shading.

The key to contouring is getting to know your face and keeping in mind the areas you want to cover up with the darkest concealer. Practice also makes perfect, so check out the tutorials below that will make you master the technique!

Tips for a perfect facial contour

Facial contouring is democratic and can be done to enhance the features of different types of face. Check out the tutorials below and learn more about the technique:

Face contour for beginners

Alice Salazar teaches how to contour using powder, which is the easiest method for beginners. It indicates powders in cool tones to give the desired depth to the skin.

Contour for all face types

Check out Mari Maria’s valuable tips to make a universal contour that suits all face shapes.

Contour for chubby face

In the video, Ingrid explains how to apply the contour with creamy products, which are easy to spread. After blending well, the result is a light and subtly demarcated skin.

square face contour

If you have a square face, check out Gothinha’s tips to create the perfect contour! In this case, the objective of the technique is to smooth the lines of the face, making it more harmonious.

contour for oval face

For those with an oval face, contouring basically requires demarcation below the cheekbones and around the forehead. See the complete step-by-step tutorial by Thais Cavalcante!

Contour for thin face

Contouring can also be done to give the thin face a fuller look. Luiza Rossi explains the step by step!

Kim Kardashian outline

Learn from Camila Coelho how to make Kim Kardashian’s powerful contour! The idea is to demarcate certain parts of the face well with the game of lighting and shading.

gringa outline

To make an Instagram gringa-style contour, abuse the demarcations on the face and even above the eyes. See the details in Bianca Camargo’s video!

Contouring and lighting for dark skin

See Silvania Miranda’s step by step that enhances the beauty of black skin with contour and lighting! In addition to the brush, the sponge is also used to finish the skin.

Wet contour and lighting

Creamy products scare a lot of people when it comes to facial contouring. But with the right techniques it is possible to leave the skin wonderful without exaggeratedly demarcated lines. Check out more tips in Bruna Malheiros’ tutorial!

With the skin prepared and the contour ready, you can increase the makeup with smoky eyes, red lips, blush, mascara, illuminator, bronze and whatever else you prefer. These other products, when used in moderation, only add to the final result.

10 highly recommended products for you to make the perfect contour

To make the facial contour you can choose to use powder or cream products. And first of all it is essential to hit the tone that looks best with your skin. Take a look at the options below:

1. Rk By Kiss Creamy Contour Palette, at Época Cosmetics
2. Nyx Wonder Stick Concealer, at Americanas

“It is very well pigmented, easy to apply due to its shape and easy to spread.” – Bia Munstein

3. Océane Facial Contour Palette, at Época Cosméticos

“The palette features a total of 7 colors, with two types of finish, cream and powder. The duration on the face was something that surprised me a lot.” – Barbara Nassar

4. Eudora Skin Perfection Facial Contour Palette

“With a light texture, it provides just the right amount of pigmentation, gradual color construction and a natural effect.” – Bruna Malheiros

5. Smashbox Step-By-Step Contour Palette

“It works to play a game of light and shadow and help to “sculpt” the face – you can thin the cheeks or nose, make the jaw line stand out and highlight the top of the cheekbones, for example. ” – Marina Fabri

6. Stick Vult Facial Contouring Stick, at Beauty on the Web

“Its durability is great, it doesn’t get sticky and doesn’t spread or run.” – Gleici Duarte

7. Facial Contour Palette 8 Colors Luisance, in Extra
8. Highlight Palette & Contour Pro Palette NYX, at Submarino

“It’s that kind of palette that anyone who is always putting on other people’s makeup must have since, due to the variety of colors, we can use it on practically all skin tones.” – Nina Secrets

9. Flat Vult Contour Brush No. 21, at Danny Cosmetics

“It has firm and short bristles, with straight tips, suitable for creating contours using liquid, powder or cream products.” – Marina Smith

10. Shade and Light Powder Contour Palette at Sephora

“What caught my attention the most was the formula! The powders are super pigmented, with a soft and velvety texture that blends very, very well!” – May Dancini

Now you know the main tips and which products to buy to create the perfect facial contour. If at first it seems difficult, keep training until you can demarcate the right areas of your face. Over time, you will be able to develop the technique with your eyes closed!