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    How to contour with powder

    4 Jul 2018 11:51 AM | Posted by
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    How To Powder Contour For Beginners

    If you’re new to contouring, learning how to contour with powder bronzer is a great place to start. Why? Because it’s seriously really easy. I kid you not, contouring with a matte powder bronzer only takes a few seconds. The results are more natural than if you contoured with a cream bronzer, which is great because this makes it practically foolproof.

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    Watch the video above to see our step-by-step guide on how to contour with powder bronzer.

    Can’t watch the video? Read the tips below to get started.

    1. Choose a powder bronzer with a matte finish and make sure the shade isn’t too orange.

    2. Always tap any excess powder off your brush before you apply the product.

    3. Start by applying the product in the hollows of your cheeks to accentuate your cheekbones.

    4. If you’re struggling to figure out where to place the product, you can suck in your cheeks and create a 'fish face' to see exactly where the hollows of your cheeks are.

    5. Next blend the product in upward motions around your temples and up around your forehead.

    6. For a more defined jawline, blend the product underneath your jaw and up towards your ears.

    7. If you’ve applied too much product, simply sweep translucent powder over the contour to blend it out.

    bh loves: INIKA Organic Baked Mineral Bronzer, Benefit Hoola, Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Matte Bronzer ($44, mecca.com.au)

    Did you find the tips in this video helpful? Do you prefer to contour with cream or powder?

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    Berylr 30 Oct 2020 8:55 PM

    Sounds easy but in reality I feel I need more practice.

    merrydreams 21 Oct 2019 5:27 PM

    I still need to work on my contouring skills

    Chrystalage 14 Apr 2019 10:05 PM

    I'm undecided about whether or not I want to try a bronzer. I'm concerned it wouldn't suit my fair skin

    Shop A Everyday 13 Apr 2019 12:07 PM

    I like powders, the right brush is essential

    Susmat 11 Apr 2019 12:09 PM

    I find powder only highlights the hairs on my cheeks which are otherwise unnoticeable

    Angage 11 Apr 2019 7:43 AM

    Thank you for the interesting steps.

    Sally10 10 Apr 2019 9:00 PM

    Nice video.

    Lucy16 10 Nov 2018 7:14 PM

    Looks amazing!

    Contouring has always seemed a mystery to me!

    Susmat 12 Aug 2018 9:45 AM

    Powder is easy to apply and you can brush off any excess, unlike creams or liquids

    Trish_D 16 Jul 2018 6:21 PM

    I find powder so much easier to control than cream or liquid.

    Hayley644 16 Jul 2018 2:49 PM

    Helpful video.

    GeeJ 14 Jul 2018 7:38 PM

    I just never have time for contouring, but this makes it look so easy. Will give it a try again with these tips.

    hannah_almond 13 Jul 2018 4:47 PM

    I like how the contour doesn't look caked on - i really am trying to avoid the whole drag queen istagram makeup look trend that a lot of make up YouTubers are doing.

    Gilliey 13 Jul 2018 2:39 PM

    These videos are so informative, contouring is so effective.

    Goddess..... 11 Jul 2018 4:38 PM

    Great video nicely done, Sophie.

    MoonlightSak16 10 Jul 2018 1:44 PM

    Loving these makeup how to videos. Thanks Sophie.

    IndieAna 9 Jul 2018 8:50 PM

    I much prefer powder contour products

    Shop A Everyday 8 Jul 2018 7:09 PM

    I love the video's, so much fun to watch

    cosmoslyn 7 Jul 2018 10:55 PM

    hashtag too lazy, but I have physican's formula blush and bronze that helps with the cheek contour. It's sadly discontinued.

    Sally10 6 Jul 2018 7:27 PM

    Great video :)

    Chrystalage 6 Jul 2018 6:03 PM

    I've never tried contouring before. I think like another commenter said that bronze may not work well on my fair skin

    sootyblack_14 6 Jul 2018 2:05 PM

    Great video!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

    freaky 5 Jul 2018 11:16 PM

    Oh I think I can do this! Gunna give it a go. Thanks for the video!

    Beautybabe140194 5 Jul 2018 11:01 PM

    Love the video. I also prefer contouring with powder as it is so much quicker.

    Tigerlily 5 Jul 2018 10:14 PM

    I love these videos and Sophie looks great! I hate people who overdo contouring though!!

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