How to Contour Your Face in 5 Easy Steps | Makeup Tutorial | InStyle

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[luvluv]

I wish they would demonstrate contouring on a round face instead of one that's already thin & defined...that would be more helpful. Then we can really see if these techniques work.

[suzy]

The model is really gorgeous. Really useful tutorial for someone like me who has yet to get to grips with cream contouring - thank you!

[yankeetherebel]

Great video!

I went to cosmetology school and, although I ultimately decided to become a web developer (weird twist I know lol), I still love makeup and I do it as a side gig for a small group of clients.

With that said, I understand people's concern that the tips in this video may not work on different faces. It's an understandable concern, but what I'd say is that this video shows a very general/basic contouring and highlighting routine that can work for the majority of faces. However, you can tweak it to be tailored to fit the individual by keeping in mind the idea of highlighting what you want more of (increase) and contouring what you want less of (decrease), using your face's bone structure to guide you.

[shantelfeliciano]

Best video ever!!!! There is no babbling on about nonsense . It's to the point and shows you everything thoroughly.

[frankfuentealba]

She is so so so so gorgeous she doesn't even need to put makeup on! she is already a piece of art <3

[xubellahernandez]

She is such a gorgeous woman with our without contour.

[mariah]

the model is naturally beautiful ...wish they use someone that doesnt have a perfect face

[enriquebunbury]

its easier when the model its already a model

[godschild]

This was the most comfortable and detailed contour tutorial I have ever seen

[lyndat]

She’s so pretty she’s already beautiful with or without makeup!!!

[yantierazli]

did she apply a foundation? a primer maybe? or just directly applied the countouring cream and highlight? coz it was so simple and easy plus the model really lucky to have a natural beauty!

[normadurr]

Beautiful. Great tutorial and without the application of eye makeup. Contouring and concealer work beautifully together. Thank you.

[Omskanielar]

Woah, I don't care for that contouring, I want her neck, damn! How can it be so slender and long? :O Mine's like one of Hulks' legs :(

[justmyopinion]

53yr young female and I love this tutorial great job!...Savannah, Ga watching

[scubatravel]

So gorgeous, and I love that she knows it too

[ErisstheGoddessofmanhwas]

love this video simple and natural contour

[Onlinemakeupacademy]

We always love you sharing your knowledge !

[giusi]

Easy on a model like this... However very interesting. Great contour!

[hazelcarter]

Thank you so much for this video!! I’m trying to learn contouring and I am clueless. This helps so much!!!

[sarahakhan]

hey nice video plz give some tips on blending the strokes coz starters like me completely vanish everything n can't see the contouring or highligtenings