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GIVE IT A GLOW

Our-four step guide to achieve natural contouring for a more wearable look

THOUGHT contouring was just for beauty buffs and make-up wizards?

This season is all about achieving a more wearable look, and our four-step guide is all you need.

 Contouring isn't just for beauty buffs and make-up wizards
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Contouring isn't just for beauty buffs and make-up wizards
 Follow our-four step guide to achieve natural contouring for a more wearable look
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Follow our-four step guide to achieve natural contouring for a more wearable look

1. Brush

After applying foundation and concealer, use a light contour cream, such as , sweeping it in a “C” motion starting from the apples of your cheeks then up towards your temples.

 Apply the bronzer cream sweeping it in a 'C' section from your cheeks towards your temples
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Apply the bronzer cream sweeping it in a 'C' section from your cheeks towards your temples
 Use a light contour cream such as Huda Beauty Tantour Contour & Bronzer Cream
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Use a light contour cream such as Huda Beauty Tantour Contour & Bronzer Cream

We suggest applying it with a dense brush, such as in very gentle strokes for light coverage. To keep your look soft and natural, ignore traditional contouring rules and avoid applying the cream to your jawline and nose.

2. Blend

Your contour might seem chunky now, but it’s about to look better, because it’s time to blend, blend, blend! Take a buffing brush – we love – and gently work the colour into your skin in small, circular motions.

 Move in an outwards direction towards the hairline for more natural results
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Move in an outwards direction towards the hairline for more natural results
 We suggest to use a buffing brush like Real Techniques Expert Face Brush
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We suggest to use a buffing brush like Real Techniques Expert Face Brush

Be careful not to apply too much pressure so you don’t remove product.

Move in an outwards direction towards the hairline to achieve the most natural-looking results. Buff until the colour blends seamlessly into your skin tone.

3. Glow

Now that you’ve finished sculpting, it’s time to add some dimension to the look. Swipe a powder-based highlighter across the high points of your face to add a subtle glow and make the contour colour stand out.

 Add a subtle colour to make the contour colour stand out
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Add a subtle colour to make the contour colour stand out
 If you're looking for a light rose-gold-toned highlighter, Anastasia Beverly Hills A23 Illuminator Brush is the perfect for you
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If you're looking for a light rose-gold-toned highlighter, Anastasia Beverly Hills A23 Illuminator Brush is the perfect for you

Use , to dust a light rose-gold-toned highlighter, such as on to cheekbones and under brow bones. Then add a light dusting to your Cupid’s bow to make your pout pop.

4. Blush

Now, tie the elements together with a subtle flush of pink to complete the look. Using a fluffy tool – try – swirl a rose-toned powder blush, such as , on to the apples of your cheeks.

 Try not to apply too much pressure when applying the powder blush
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Try not to apply too much pressure when applying the powder blush
 We recommend ELF Blush Brush for a more wearable look
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We recommend ELF Blush Brush for a more wearable look

Again, try not to apply too much pressure, as it may cause the colour to appear blocky and unnatural.

Instead, layer in sweeping motions.

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