Killer cheekbones have been the rage even before Angelina Jolie graced the big screen, and the social media age – bringing the chiselled cheekbones of the Kardashians to every household worldwide – has only enhanced the love of this powerful look. But, how do you dramatically chisel your cheekbones without the help of a world-famous makeup team? Avoiding that cakey, orange finish can be a real challenge!
We’ve scoured the internet for the finest sculpting tips out there, and have uncovered the following fool proof hacks to dramatically chisel your cheekbones with style. Contouring cheekbones is an art form; all you have to do is pick up the brush! Read on for more.
Start with a glowy base
The radiance of your skin can bring out the hollows of your cheekbones, especially if highlighter is applied to the highest points of your face.
Achieving this glowy base is easier than you might think, too! Prep your skin well before applying a sheer foundation – skin tints are our recommendation, as they are extremely radiant and hydrating.
To finish, cover under-eye shadows with a concealer up to two shades lighter than your foundation. Finally, apply a generous amount of highlight on the highest points of your cheekbones! This will help to chisel your face in a natural, but no less dramatic, way.
Choose the right contour tone
Your contour should mimic the natural shadows of your face. The main reason contour becomes orange is that you’re choosing a shade much too bronze for your complexion. Bronzers add warmth, but they don’t chisel! We advise a taupe or soft grey – whatever complements your skin tone the most. The end result should be a cool, crisp contour that doesn’t seem orange, pasty or grey.
Angled brushes are best
Whether you contour with cream or powder or both, we always recommend using a contouring brush that has an angled head. This means the brush will curve the product smoothly along the cheekbone, instead of becoming stripey and cakey!
However, beauty blenders can also be a good idea for cream-based products. We do advise using a blender alongside a tapered brush, if you’re looking to blend your contour in seamlessly.
The right products make all the difference
For contouring your face, choose products that are as iconic as you are! There’s a big world of products out there, each with a different shade and texture. We would recommend contour by Iconic London. Iconic London’s contour pots cater to a variety of skin tones, combining the best of cream and powder to set your sculpted look for the long-term. Your face will be fierce, sculpted and seamless – all day long!
Have confidence in your sculpting skills
The most important part about makeup is confidence. Using the handy chiselling tips we’ve outlined above, don’t wait to show the world the mot iconic version of yourself. Contour away, today!