Many people think bronzers and highlighters should only be used in the summer to create a "summery glow" or make it look like you have a tan. Little do they know, bronzers can be used to contour the face. Contouring is a technique used to either slim down the face, add definition, or draw attention to places that should be noticed. With a shadow, you can show that you have a highlight.
Directions:
1. With a clean face, begin your normal foundation routine. This will consist of foundation/BB cream/or a tinted moisturizer, concealer, and possibly even a pressed powder. After you mattify your face, don't go any further with blushes, bronzers, or highlighters.
2.Using an angled face brush, it is preferable that you use a matte bronzer. Typically, a shimmery bronzer will draw the wrong type of light to your face and will counteract the shadow you are trying to create. So, with your brush, suck in your cheeks and begin moving the brush back and forth along the hollows of them.
3. Blend out the product by moving your brush in circular motions, dispersing the color to avoid harsh lines.
4. Bring the color up to your hairline, creating a mirrored image of the letter "C." Not only will it slim down your face but it will give you color to your face naturally.
5. Using a flat shader brush, pick up some more of the bronzer and outline the sides of your nose. This will slenderize your nose and also give it a more pronounced highlight.
6. Apply a highlight to your cheekbones, brow bones, and nose. This will contrast your shadows that you have already created for a more dramatic and pronounced look.
These products will allow you to shape your face in a subtle and natural way, avoiding a fake or abnormal appearance.
