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Can I use eyebrow pencil as nose contour?
I prefer to use a contour powder, but here’s a handy trick I learned from YouTube: eyebrow pencils work pretty well too! I particularly like the Shiseido Natural Eyebrow Pencil in Deep Brown BR602 for nose contouring. It’s the perfect matte brown shade, something that defines without looking weird and harsh!
Can eyeliner be used as contour?
Make that eyeliner work double duty. “First, apply your favorite tinted moisturizer or foundation to even out skin. While contouring, the three areas you want to focus on are your cheeks, your nose, and underneath the chin.
Can you use brown eyeshadow to contour?
You can totally give yourself a pro-grade contour using the makeup products you already own. Just grab a brown eyeshadow and a cream shimmer eyeshadow and you’re ready to hack the look in just five minutes.
What color should I contour my nose?
A dark concealer (color should be 1-2 shades darker than your natural skin tone), you can also use a brown blush or eyeshadow, a matte bronzer or a sculpting powder. The cream products can also be used to contour the nose, but the powder is easier to work with, especially for beginners.
Can I use brow powder as contour?
My preferred product for contouring is brow powder. For my skin tone, I look for an earthy-taupe shade to create the effect of gentle shadows being cast on my face. For my olive complexion, I use the taupe powder in the middle.
What can I use if I don’t have contour?
You don’t need a special contour kit to achieve this: You can use two shades of concealer or foundation, or bronzer, highlighter, or even eyeshadow or brow powder to contour!
What can we use instead of contour?
Start by applying a BB cream or tinted moisturiser; then with a fluffy brush and not a defined contour brush, lightly apply a brown shade where you would normally contour and start blending. Blending is key! Remember to blend so you do not leave any harsh lines.
What can I use to contour my nose?
There are several different products you can use to contour your nose. A darker foundation or concealer, a matte bronzer, a sculpting powder, or a shade from a contour palette will all do nicely.
How dark should your contour be?
Go dark—pick a contour powder that is 2 shades darker than your skin tone. Warm contour shades are great for warming up the skin and giving you a healthy bronzed look. On the other hand, if you see more pink when you look in the mirror then you probably have a cool undertone.