Makeup Class by Richard 4: Contouring

This is essential part of makeup application. When contouring the face, start very translucent first to build the natural depth, because would be hard to blend out. Learn a trick where to start the contouring at the cheekbone. Once you feel when the cheekbone starts to curve in, that is the area to highlight; you would like to customize it for your client’s features. Straight line or curvature for contouring: which one works better for the client. Does everyone need a contour all around the hairline; learn face shaped for that.  Try to not bring the contour too close to the nose and mouth area. Apply shadow at the temples. Contour will help minimize unwanted features. Contour will help take great photos to make it three dimensional instead of flat. Have your client keep her/his chin up so you can assess the contour area better. Use a special light to see the makeup and the face you are doing. Blend the contour shadow with a makeup brush.  Is baking a real term for makeup or is it a trend started with a blogger? What is it anyway? It is a trick to prevent creasing. How do you call wrinkles: fine lines. Learn contour blending techniques. Cream foundation will need to set with a powder to change the game in makeup. Learn how to contour the nose. Bump on a nose is a straight-on illusion. It will work for photo, but on profile shots. This is a how to do makeup class is for cosmetologists, makeup artists, skin care therapists and estheticians, beauty school students, hairdressers and beauty professionals. Guest artist for BeautyHealthTravel channel: Richard Espinoza, assistant: Diana, Model: Rebecca, video production by BeautyHealthTravel channel.