![]() ![]() A similar chunky crayon is Clinique Chubby Stick Sculpting Contour ( 2). Nars Matte Multiple ( 1 - available in three contouring shades) has a soft, velvety texture that blends well but, as the stick is quite square, don't press it flat against your face which will leave you with thick stripes - instead, use the edges to feather it on with lots of little strokes that are much easier to blend together. ![]() Here are some of the contour sticks that I’ve been trialling on shoots and at the #HouseofEldridge… The bottom line is contouring needs to look as NATURAL as possible. And though the temptation is to keep your head sideways, make sure that you look straight ahead from time to time to check you're not applying too far into your face and keep stepping back as, until you step away from the mirror, you can’t tell how much product you’ve got on. So don’t choose anything too orange or red (especially if you’re fair), and better to use a non-shimmer texture. ![]() Remember, contouring isn’t about adding colour, it’s about creating shadow - you want to mimic the way your skin looks when it’s in shade. First up, like any cream makeup product, they should be used on top of another cream texture (foundation, BB cream, tinted moisturiser), not powder. If you want to try one, there are a few points to remember. I don’t think that these sticks are necessarily any easier to use than powders (as you still have to choose the right colour, apply the right amount and blend it in really well), but there are some benefits - the creamy formulas blend well with fingers or a brush and, if you apply too much, they’re a lot easier to take down than powders (although it’s always better to start with a little and build up slowly). I've recently spotted lots of cream contour sticks, which is another big change as, when I was starting out in makeup, if you wanted to cream contour the only option was to use a foundation stick in a darker shade. If you are, there are lots of great contouring products available, from powders and compacts to creams and gels - very different to a few years ago, when contouring was much more of a makeup artist thing and specific contour products just didn't exist on the market. Contouring continues to be a huge makeup trend, whether you're into it or not. ![]()
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