Lesson 7 of 12 · Flawless Complexion

Contour, Blush and Highlight for Your Face Shape

  • 9 min
  • Intermediate
  • Members only
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In this video: The theory of contouring, choosing a shade and reading your face shape

In this lesson

  • The one rule behind every contour technique
  • How to read your face shape (most people are a mix)
  • Placement maps for contour, highlight and blush
  • Layering cream and powder blush so it lasts
  • A placement chart for seven face shapes and shades by skin tone

Camera flash and bright venue lighting flatten the face. A little sculpting brings back the shape the camera takes away. The aim isn’t the heavy stripes you see on social media. It’s soft shadow and gentle light placed so they look like your own bone structure.