For anyone who’s ever attempted contouring and highlighting on a whim, you know there is an art to this beauty technique. For those of us who love makeup but are not quite as artistic as these pros, a step-by-step guide is the way to go. Rounded up from the best of the best, these three expert guides show the basics of contouring and highlighting. Before you get started, remember two things: practice makes perfect, and less is definitely more. Oh, and always, always blend, blend, blend!
Motives® Contouring Routine by Aurora Glez: Motives Maven Aurora uses Motives Mavens Sculpt Series in Ice to highlight and contour. Learn straight from Aurora in this video.
MOTIVES® Tutorial: daytime / everyday highlight & contour by HelloFritzie: Pick up some pro tips from Fritzie Torres on the basics of contouring and highlighting.
Motives Mavens Sculpt Series: Taking you step by step to achieving the contours and highlights you want to achieve with the Motives Mavens Sculpt Series in “Fire” and “Ice.”
- Moisturize face and apply foundation to even out skin tone.
- Apply “Ignite” to area under eye, bridge of nose, between brows and on center of chin.
- Apply “Dusk” to the sides of forehead, along the sides of nose and the area below the cheekbone, jawline and sides of chin.
- Blend the highlighted areas and contoured areas together using a circular motion. To finish the look, set the highlighted areas with your favorite Motives translucent powder and add your favorite Motives blush, lip gloss and mascara.
