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Bloggers aresculpting abdominal muscles into their stomachsandmaking their derrieres look perkierwith elaborate contouring tutorials.
Valerie Fischel
you might use contouring to play up your favorite features, while also creating subtle illusions on your face.
For instance, a few swipes of bronzer can make your forehead appear smaller.
The shadowing effect will instantly make temples appear smaller.
And there’s no need to draw crazy lines all over your entire face.
A flawless contour can be achieved with a few easy-to-follow steps.
Scroll down to see exactly how it’s done.
Step 1.
Create a smooth canvas.
Use a primer to create a smooth base before applying foundation.
The skin-prepping product will smooth lines and help your makeup stay put longer.
Once you apply the primer all over your face, layer on your foundation and concealer.
Step 2.
Swipe the deep color into the hollows of your cheeks and just along the hairline to chisel your features.
Step 3.
This is one of the most important steps in contouring.
Grab a makeup sponge like the Beautyblender ($20,sephora.com) to seamlessly vanish sharp lines.
But beware of rubbing too much because overmixing the product can make your foundation look muddy.
You don’t want to smudge the dark color all over your face.
