How to use the contour stick when applying makeup?

We often wear makeup in our daily life. Makeup base is the most basic. Many people’s base may just be a simple concealer, but this will make the face less three-dimensional. Contouring can help the face to be three-dimensional and smooth. It can also modify imperfections on the face, and the contouring stick is used for contouring. So, how to use the contour stick? How to use the contour stick?

1. How to use the contouring stick

1. Apply foundation first. Be careful to only apply the front side of the face, no pictures of the side. The product pony is demonstrating is the Etude House play101 foundation stick.

3. You can also choose a foundation product that suits you here and apply it. The color of this foundation stick may not be suitable for everyone.

2. Use a brush to slowly smudge the foundation outwards. Here pony also used the Etude House foundation brush. At this step, don't just apply the foundation with a foundation brush. You can choose a suitable makeup application tool, such as a damp sponge, air cushion puff, or fingers.

3. Apply the contouring stick to a large area of ??the side face, and draw lines along the mandible line, below the cheekbones, and the hairline on both sides of the forehead. Here Pony uses the Etude House Play101 Contouring Stick 4, and then uses a brush to blend out the shadow. You can also use a sponge puff like a beauty sponge to spread the shadow. This effect will be more natural and translucent.

5. Choose a double-ended contour stick for delicate contouring to make the shadows more obvious and the contours stronger. The product chosen here is the Etude House play101 double-ended contouring stick. You can also use a brush to apply the contouring cream instead of applying it.

6. When applying nose shadow, don’t draw the bridge of the nose too wide, make it slightly narrower. Pay attention to drawing along the shape of the eye sockets, rather than drawing straight from the brow, otherwise it will be more aggressive.

7. Use the highlight end of the double-ended contour stick to highlight the forehead, bridge of the nose, chin, under the eyes and other areas that need to be brightened to enhance the contours and create a three-dimensional effect.

8. In this step, you can use your fingers to blend out the contouring and highlighting. Pay attention to blending out the highlighting first, and then blending out the contouring!

9. Finally, use the legs contour stick Contour the collarbone and then use a brush to spread it.

4. How to use the contour stick

(1) Daily nude makeup

Many girls use foundation + eyebrows + lipstick every day, but it is recommended that everyone can Spend a few more minutes applying contour and blush, which will greatly improve your face shape and complexion. Daily nude makeup retouching mainly focuses on the midline of the face, with the shading of the roots and the highlighting of the tip of the nose being particularly important.

(2) Wear full makeup on a date

When you need to take selfies like on a date or outing, everyone wears eye makeup and lip makeup with a sense of presence, and the contouring liquid for the facial features should be Appropriate weight, so that the photo will be front-facing! Frontal contouring is similar to nude makeup. You can add emphasis first, and then contour the protruding areas according to the face shape on the side face.

(3) Heavy makeup

In situations such as panty, photography, stage, etc., in order to highlight the facial features, the contouring must be more precise, especially when taking pictures, the face without contouring is in the camera It will be flat and big. The contours of the nose and face can be enhanced. If necessary, the collarbone and body should also be contoured.

5. Which brand of contouring stick is better?

1. koseEsprique makeup contouring stick

The brown color of the contouring stick is neither red nor black. , very suitable for Asian skin tones. After using the foundation, make a few lines on the corresponding areas and spread it with a sponge. It has a very natural contouring and brightening effect. It fits well and is not easy to remove makeup. It can be used for a long time. Five-star recommendation! BUT such a good product is not available in mainland counters. The brand is so unintelligent.

2. Maybelline Double-Headed Contour Stick

Don’t envy Internet celebrities’ small faces, and don’t worry about your big face anymore! As long as you have a Maybelline Double-Headed Contour Stick Face Stick ~ Highlight + Shadow, make your face look slimmer in two steps. The texture of the paste is dry and silky, and it doesn’t feel heavy after repeated application. It is easy for novices to get it!

3. Aili double-ended contour stick

Although I have a naturally large face , and didn’t have the courage to cut off the bones. The only way is to practice your contouring skills behind closed doors. The Ai Li contouring stick is very easy to apply color on, and it comes with both dark and bright areas. You can save two birds with one stone by buying one. You need to think more carefully about how to use it. I personally don’t recommend spreading it with your hands, as it will look dirty. It’s best to use a brush or a sponge to apply it.

4. NYX double-headed contouring stick

NYX high-gloss contouring and brightening stick (affordable version of em contouring stick) adopts a double-headed rotating design, with one end highlighting and the other shading. In short, it is a must-have product for beginners! It is comparable to EM and recommended by many beauty experts!

5. Innisfree Contouring Stick

A very natural contouring stick. It only needs a light swipe, or you can apply it with your hands. The simplicity and convenience of coloring is its biggest advantage.

6. When to use the contour stick

The contour stick is usually used after the base makeup, but if you want the makeup to be more natural and lasting, you can choose to use the contour stick before applying powder. Easy to repair and set makeup