Makeup has come a very long way since ancient times, when men and women used substances, many of which we now know to be toxic, in order to make themselves look more attractive for festivals and other special occasions. Touching up the face to hide flaws while highlighting their best features has been something that has been very important to people throughout the ages. Today, makeup is highly advanced and there are so many fantastic products out there that can bring out your natural beauty, give you different looks for different occasions, or even get as wild and fun as you wish. Makeup trends have changed over the years and today, the big thing is to contour your face with the strategic placement of different shades of makeup, blending them together with a brush for a smooth, flawless result. This highlights certain parts of your face and gives shading to others, giving visual effects such as more sharply defined cheekbones, a slimmer nose and smaller chin. A cream contour palette is one of the best options you can use for this makeup routine.
What Is A Cream Contour Palette?
Creams and powders are the two forms that foundation and other types of makeup most often come in. Creams are perhaps the more desirable option. For one thing, it is much easier to pat or brush a cream onto the right areas, then skillfully blend the different shades of foundation together into a seamless finish than it would be if you were using powders. The art of contouring in makeup uses several different shades of foundation and to make it easier to keep everything in one place, all the cream foundations are on a palette in a little case. Whenever you or a client needs a little touchup, all you have to do is grab your case and brushes.
Contouring Your Face
There are several steps in the process of using makeup to contour the face. You must first use foundation that is the same shade as your skin tone to cover the face. Then, use one that is a few shades lighter than your skin tone to highlight certain areas of your face, before getting one that is darker to provide shading and contrast to other places. After you have placed the foundation in the strategic positions, you can use a contour brush to smoothly blend everything for a fabulous, glamorous result.
