Do you contour?

[requiressnacks]

I don't, but I am in awe of those who can. Good luck!

[PepperPottsJ]

Look up Charlotte Tilbury on YouTube, I use the Kevin Aucoin sculpting powder in medium. I did also buy his contouring brush, although could have gotten bye with what I already have.

Charlotte Tilbury also makes a great kit.

[PepperPottsJ]

Jan 11, 2016 13:05:35 GMT -5 ****** said:

Jan 11, 2016 12:53:26 GMT -5 PepperPottsJ said:

Look up Charlotte Tilbury on YouTube, I use the Kevin Aucoin sculpting powder in medium. I did also buy his contouring brush, although could have gotten bye with what I already have.

Charlotte Tilbury also makes a great kit.

so I think I need her "magic" foundation!

I love her wonderglow primer, not sure I'd call it a primer, but I go between that and the YSL Touché Eclat Blur Primer. Her light wonder foundation I was also very happy with, but expensive.... The magic foundation is fairly new and I haven't tried it but have another friend who swears by it.

Her kit I was thinking of is the Filmstar Bronze and Glow.

[macaronmama]

I don't contour mostly because I can't bring myself to spend that long in front of a mirror - if I do, it's usually because my hair isn't behaving.

That said, I usually just highlight - ******, are there highlighters in your kit?

[ohinvrtedworld]

Maskcara is my fave beauty blogger and her own makeup line is centered around her love of highlighting & contouring (or HAC-ing )

Here are some posts of hers that walk through countouring:
www.maskcara.com/2013/11/25/face-shapes/
www.maskcara.com/2012/11/10/hac-yourself-flawless/

ETA: My mom bought her countouring kit and says it takes getting used to but she likes it.

[pivot]

I second whoever said Jaclyn Hill. She has a few different contouring videos and they are all worth watching! You really need a couple good brushes - that really helps me! If you don't want to break the bank BH Cosmetics has a great kit that I've used for a couple weeks now that is awesome! Also, good lighting. I've found that if my lighting is dull then my contour comes out way different than if I do it in a well lit room. 

edited for spelling

[teraiin]

I feel like this thread is in a foreign language...

[ohinvrtedworld]

If contouring is intimidating and time-consuming for some, I like "strobing" almost even more -- which is basically just highlighting. It lends toward a more dewy, glowing look and avoids looking too severe.

You just want to hit the parts of your face that naturally catch light with a highlighter, and avoid whatever parts tend to get oily because that might add too much shine.

[madamewaffles]

Jan 11, 2016 12:44:15 GMT -5 ****** said:

Jan 11, 2016 12:37:49 GMT -5 @underdog25 said:

Also, good brushes are essential. I looked like a clown without a mirror until I invested in some Sigma and MAC brushes.

I only have 2 brushes...what all/how many do I need???

You shouldn't need much for brushes. I like the Sigma and Morphe brush sets. Morphe is more wallet-friendly but like the handles of Sigma more. My new favorite brush is actually from Becca cosmetics and looks like this:



It is narrow and flat, which works great for quick contouring. I use it with my bronzer in the hollows of my cheeks, forehead, nose, and chin. You can use it to apply blush too. +1 to YouTube Jaclyn Hill or else just punch in whatever contour kit brand you got into the search bar of YouTube.

[emilie]

Jan 11, 2016 14:58:06 GMT -5 teraiin said:

I feel like this thread is in a foreign language...

+1.  I watched one of the posted videos which featured a girl wearing a metric ton of makeup, and then she was like "okay, I don't have my face makeup on yet" started putting on MORE makeup.  Wut.

[ohinvrtedworld]

Jan 11, 2016 16:24:03 GMT -5 W said:

I just started learning over winter break and I think I am doing pretty well. I only use elf make up. There are plenty of YouTube videos, that is how I learned.

Elf is my jam! I love the cheap brushes!

[macaronmama]

Jan 11, 2016 13:52:41 GMT -5 ****** said:

Jan 11, 2016 13:26:48 GMT -5 macaronmama said:

I don't contour mostly because I can't bring myself to spend that long in front of a mirror - if I do, it's usually because my hair isn't behaving.

That said, I usually just highlight - ****** , are there highlighters in your kit?

yes. 3!

Maybe consider strobing if you find you don't like contouring?

[wannabmama]

A girl did my makeup for a wedding this fall and she contoured me and I looooved it. I definitely looked more made up than I usually do, but for special occasions I loved it. I'm pretty with makeup, though, and haven't been able to master it on myself yet!

[vancitygirl]

I have the Anastasia Beverly Hill cream contour kit and Love it! I also have Sephora count our kit brushes...pretty inexpensive but they work!

[ohinvrtedworld]

Jan 11, 2016 20:39:29 GMT -5 wannabmama said:

A girl did my makeup for a wedding this fall and she contoured me and I looooved it. I definitely looked more made up than I usually do, but for special occasions I loved it. I'm pretty with makeup, though, and haven't been able to master it on myself yet!

Idk if you'd be into this, but you can get a free 15 minute mini tutorial at Sephora or a 45 minute one if you buy $50 of products, and contouring is one of the things they can show you! It might help to see it done and explained in person!

[lilsneezy]

I have the Lorac Pro Contour Palette and it works pretty well. It comes with one of those flat contouring brushes which is cool (it's similar to the Becca brush that was posted above). It's really pigmented and blends nicely but I probably wouldn't buy it again because it's a little on the warmer side for my skin tone. I heard a lot of good things about Kat Von D's Shade and Light Palette too. I kind of wish I got that instead because I can't justify owning both.

[wannabmama]

Jan 12, 2016 0:38:40 GMT -5 ohinvrtedworld said:

Jan 11, 2016 20:39:29 GMT -5 wannabmama said:

A girl did my makeup for a wedding this fall and she contoured me and I looooved it. I definitely looked more made up than I usually do, but for special occasions I loved it. I'm pretty with makeup, though, and haven't been able to master it on myself yet!

Idk if you'd be into this, but you can get a free 15 minute mini tutorial at Sephora or a 45 minute one if you buy $50 of products, and contouring is one of the things they can show you! It might help to see it done and explained in person!

I did the 45 min one to do my makeup for my rehearsal dinner for my wedding and loved it! That's a great idea...next time I have some event I want to step up my game for, I'll use that as an excuse to go back and focus on contouring (and fake lashes...I loooove fake lashes, ha).

[madamewaffles]

Jan 12, 2016 0:44:33 GMT -5 lilsneezy said:

I have the Lorac Pro Contour Palette and it works pretty well. It comes with one of those flat contouring brushes which is cool (it's similar to the Becca brush that was posted above). It's really pigmented and blends nicely but I probably wouldn't buy it again because it's a little on the warmer side for my skin tone. I heard a lot of good things about Kat Von D's Shade and Light Palette too. I kind of wish I got that instead because I can't justify owning both.

Could you use the Lorac one for eyeshadows instead? Just trying to help justify.

[teraiin]

Jan 12, 2016 0:38:40 GMT -5 ohinvrtedworld said:

Jan 11, 2016 20:39:29 GMT -5 wannabmama said:

A girl did my makeup for a wedding this fall and she contoured me and I looooved it. I definitely looked more made up than I usually do, but for special occasions I loved it. I'm pretty with makeup, though, and haven't been able to master it on myself yet!

Idk if you'd be into this, but you can get a free 15 minute mini tutorial at Sephora or a 45 minute one if you buy $50 of products, and contouring is one of the things they can show you! It might help to see it done and explained in person!

I am interested in the 45 minute one, but I'm paranoid about there being more of a 'catch' than the $50 of product. I don't need to sign up for a store card/rewards thing or something do I?

[ohinvrtedworld]

Jan 12, 2016 10:41:31 GMT -5 teraiin said:

Jan 12, 2016 0:38:40 GMT -5 ohinvrtedworld said:

Idk if you'd be into this, but you can get a free 15 minute mini tutorial at Sephora or a 45 minute one if you buy $50 of products, and contouring is one of the things they can show you! It might help to see it done and explained in person!

I am interested in the 45 minute one, but I'm paranoid about there being more of a 'catch' than the $50 of product. I don't need to sign up for a store card/rewards thing or something do I?

I am pretty sure that's it, I haven't done it myself but from what others have said and what their website says, that should be it.

But their rewards are fun! Since it's a free program and you can save up your points for sweet samples.

[teraiin]

Jan 12, 2016 10:44:08 GMT -5 ohinvrtedworld said:

Jan 12, 2016 10:41:31 GMT -5 teraiin said:

I am interested in the 45 minute one, but I'm paranoid about there being more of a 'catch' than the $50 of product. I don't need to sign up for a store card/rewards thing or something do I?

I am pretty sure that's it, I haven't done it myself but from what others have said and what their website says, that should be it.

But their rewards are fun! Since it's a free program and you can save up your points for sweet samples.

I do like fun, free, and easy rewards programs. I always getting worried I'll do something like this and it'll be like "oh didn't you know? You need to be a VIP member and commit to purchasing X amount per year in addition to the amount today ". I'm slightly paranoid.

[ohinvrtedworld]

Jan 12, 2016 10:45:38 GMT -5 teraiin said:

Jan 12, 2016 10:44:08 GMT -5 ohinvrtedworld said:

I am pretty sure that's it, I haven't done it myself but from what others have said and what their website says, that should be it.

But their rewards are fun! Since it's a free program and you can save up your points for sweet samples.

I do like fun, free, and easy rewards programs. I always getting worried I'll do something like this and it'll be like "oh didn't you know? You need to be a VIP member and commit to purchasing X amount per year in addition to the amount today ". I'm slightly paranoid.

Now, if you're a VIB Rouge member (spending $1,000 a year at Sephora), you get even 90 minute makeovers for free... just if you're interested.

My brain can't imagine being able to do that but boy would that be nice.

[teraiin]

Jan 12, 2016 10:49:00 GMT -5 ohinvrtedworld said:

Jan 12, 2016 10:45:38 GMT -5 teraiin said:

I do like fun, free, and easy rewards programs. I always getting worried I'll do something like this and it'll be like "oh didn't you know? You need to be a VIP member and commit to purchasing X amount per year in addition to the amount today ". I'm slightly paranoid.

Now, if you're a VIB Rouge member (spending $1,000 a year at Sephora), you get even 90 minute makeovers for free... just if you're interested.

My brain can't imagine being able to do that but boy would that be nice.

I wish I was in a financial position where I could consider spending that much money at a store!

Thanks for the info! Looks like makeover time for me. (at some point)

[lilsneezy]

Jan 12, 2016 9:21:29 GMT -5 madamewaffles said:

Jan 12, 2016 0:44:33 GMT -5 lilsneezy said:

I have the Lorac Pro Contour Palette and it works pretty well. It comes with one of those flat contouring brushes which is cool (it's similar to the Becca brush that was posted above). It's really pigmented and blends nicely but I probably wouldn't buy it again because it's a little on the warmer side for my skin tone. I heard a lot of good things about Kat Von D's Shade and Light Palette too. I kind of wish I got that instead because I can't justify owning both.

Could you use the Lorac one for eyeshadows instead? Just trying to help justify.

You're a genius madamewaffles

[housecarder]

teraiin there is no catch to the 45 minute Sephora makeovers. I did one because I wanted help with my skin and I knew I wanted the new naked palette which was $50 anyway. Their products are pricey but the people are super helpful. I spent more than the $50 because I really wanted good skin stuff and I had the extra to splurge. But I wasn't pressured to.

[teraiin]

Jan 12, 2016 14:39:13 GMT -5 housecarder said:

teraiin there is no catch to the 45 minute Sephora makeovers. I did one because I wanted help with my skin and I knew I wanted the new naked palette which was $50 anyway. Their products are pricey but the people are super helpful. I spent more than the $50 because I really wanted good skin stuff and I had the extra to splurge. But I wasn't pressured to.

Thanks so much!

I'm glad to hear so many positive reviews/personal experiences. Makes me more inclined to give it a shot.