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Hello Everyone!

Many of us feel our face is much broader than what we prefer and we feel there is no way out of it. But hey! When there is will, there is definitely a way! And so the art of contouring was invented.

What you will need for it? Well it depends on what products you want to use for the contouring. If you are to use a cream product it’s best to use your fingers and if you want to use a powder then you can use a brush. So we will mention each way separately.

Contouring Face with Concealer or Cream Bronzer:

Step 1:

Apply foundation on you face and do your usual makeup. Before applying the setting powder follow these steps. We can do the contouring using two types of products bronzers or concealers (in two shades darker than your natural skin tone)

Step 2:

Take a concealer in two shades darker than your skin tone or a cream or stick bronzer and take a bit of the product on the tip of the fingers. Now make your face into a fish face as in the picture.

Now though contouring is different in each face type and shape usually the contouring should start from the area on your cheek which is parallel to the mid portion of your ears (the part right under your natural cheek bone). Take the finger and slightly apply the bronzer from the cheek towards the mouth. Apply small portions and amounts and apply according to your preferences.

Step 3:

Top with a light layer of face powder or setting powder.

Contouring Face with Compact or Powder Bronzer:

Step 1:

Apply foundation on you face and do your usual makeup. Before applying the setting powder follow these steps. We can do the contouring using two types of products Bronzers or compact (in two shades darker than your natural skin tone)

Step 2:

Take an angled blush brush/an angled bronzing brush and take a small amount of product on the brush. Now contouring should start from the area on your cheek which is parallel to the mid portion of your ears (the part right under your natural cheek bone . Take the brush and apply the bronzer from the cheek towards the mouth. Apply small portions and amounts and apply according to your preferences.

Step 3:

If you feel there are prominent lines or that you want to tone down the effect then use a fluffy face brush or a kabuki brush to soften the area with light strokes. And you are done.

Now why we have suggested face powder and concealer is that it’s quite hard to find a good contouring powder or bronzer which is matte so this will do the trick on an everyday basis.

Hi Everyone!

Eyes are the mirrors of the soul and we Indians love to exaggerate our eyes to make it the center of attraction. All women want beautiful eyes which make their face glow. A good eye makeup is necessary to make you look good and presentable. And good eye makeup starts with applying the eyeliner in the correct manner.

Whilst talking of eyeliners we now have many types of eyeliners and gone are the days when there were only liquid liners in boring black. Today black liquid liner is facing tremendous competition from it’s colored and glittery versions. So it’s even more needed that one knows the right procedure to apply it . There are many new styles awaiting you so let’s start with the four step picture tutorial on how one should apply eyeliners:.

Step 1 : Cleansing

Clean your face and remove any trace of oil or previous makeup. Then follow up with your usual makeup routine. Some may prefer to do the eyes beforehand (Like me) but some prefer to do it afterwards so it’s up to you to decide. Nevertheless apply primer on lids/ concealer or base if you have pigmented or dark lids. Apply the base on the eye lids and wait for a few moments.

Step 2 : Set with a Compact

Now apply a small dusting of your compact of translucent powder to set the base and to keep oily lids at bay.

Step 3 : Eye Shadow Stencil

Liquid liners are less forgiving than its pencil and gel counterparts and so it’s best to use a guideline to apply the liquid liners at first. So what you can do is take eye shadow (keep it close to the liner color) on an angled liner brush and line the eyes keeping it as close to the lashes as possible. This is your stencil/guide for the liner and now when you are happy with the result of the eye shadow liner move on to the next step.

Step 4 : Line Your Eyes

Take a liquid liner wand with a smooth and thin brush and with slow hands follow the eye shadow guideline you have applied earlier. Applying it over the eye shadow will help it stay longer and will also help you to make minimum mistakes. Keep your palm rested on the cheekbone and tilt your head backwards in front of the mirror for a smooth application. After you are done with lining take a small Q tip dipped in makeup remover to erase the mistakes, if any.

After some time you will become habituated and will be able to draw liquid liners without the help of the guide; But the eye shadow guide helps you even when you are trying new styles or difficult flicks so I hope you will like it.