I’m an enormous fan of stick make-up— and particularly contour sticks. They often provide exact but simple utility in blendable formulation that look pure on the pores and skin.
With that stated, I feel many individuals discover contour sticks a bit intimidating. They will look very pigmented and harsh on first utility, and and not using a cautious hand (and the appropriate instruments!) the top consequence may look heavy or messy.
If you wish to learn to use a contour stick, comply with these easy suggestions and product suggestions for a seamlessly sculpted look.
Tip 1: Seize the Greatest Drugstore Contour Stick
The moist n wild MegaGlo Make-up Stick Contour has been a favourite of mine for years. Despite the fact that it’s underneath $5, it outperforms so many excessive finish cream contours I’ve tried. It’s simple to mix for a delicate look with out fully sheering away, or you may construct up the pigment for sturdy sculpting motion. It additionally lasts all day on me with out fading or separating.
The one draw back to this product is the shade choice— if in case you have a deeper pores and skin tone, I counsel testing the NYX Marvel Stick Cream Spotlight & Contour Stick, which has a greater shade vary although I’m personally not a fan of double-ended merchandise.
Tip 2: Apply Lower than Anticipated
When utilizing a contour stick, work in brief strokes. Keep in mind that creamy formulation unfold out as you mix, so don’t apply it to all the space you’re anticipating the contour to look. Apply quick traces in areas like your brow/hairline, underneath the cheekbones, and the jaw line so you have got room to buff the colour out and into place.
Tip 3: Faucet to Mix
Keep away from brushing backwards and forwards to mix your contour, which might disrupt your basis and go away you with a muddy combination of displaced product in your face. As a substitute, faucet to mix. I exploit the Actual Strategies Knowledgeable Face Brush and softly faucet on the contour. This helps preserve placement, pigmentation, and gained’t drag your basis round.
For the brow and cheeks, I’ll use a really slight upward movement whereas tapping so the contour blends into my hairline and onto my cheekbone. For the jawline, I’ll use a slight downward movement.
Watch the approach beneath:
Faucet to maneuver ahead
Tip 4: Customise Your Nostril Contour
I always see folks contour their nostril by drawing a line all the way in which down on either side, which merely outlines the form of your nostril. In case you’re making an attempt to govern the form of your nostril, apply the contour to the place you need it to look thinner. The widest half on my nostril is correct underneath the bridge, in order that’s the place I targeted the product.
Tip 5: Swap Your Brush for the Nostril
When contouring your nostril, swap to an eyeshadow mixing brush, which is able to assist with precision over such a small space. Stick to the tapping movement and mix outward from the middle to fade the colour steadily and keep away from a stark line.
Completed Outcomes
Your finish consequence needs to be a pure shading that helps sculpt the face, whereas softly fading into your basis with none harsh traces. Above I’ve topped the look with blush and highlighter for the complete impact.
What’s your favourite manner to make use of a contour stick?
– Miranda
