How To Use Foundation for Highlighting & Contouring

Highlighting and contouring is a step that intimidates and scares many where makeup is concerned. Especially since most people associate highlighting with shimmery, frosted products and contouring with dark brown products.  And lets be honest... Like I've said a million times before, we've all seen the tutorials that make it look like rocket science. Or that make it seem like you have to draw a small feathery masterpiece on your face before you blend it all out anyway. Blending... How much is too much? ... How dark is too dark? ...
Scared yet?
Seriously, it's not that intense and you don't have to be a pro to flatter your face with a bit of highlighting and contouring action. Best part? If you wear foundation and concealer, you probably already have everything you need for this easy tutorial.
The idea is to apply your foundation in a way that highlights and contours, rather than adding extra steps and extra products specifically made for sculpting your face.
Highlighting and contouring is all about emphasizing your best features and flattering your face. So check out my video tutorial below to pick up some of my best highlighting and contouring tips and follow along with your own products. If you've never tried these techniques, you'll be shocked at the difference!


Products Used:
Sigma Brushes
(F84, P88, F86, F35, F20, F05)
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser foundation (foundation that matches your skin tone or slightly darker)
Make Up For Ever Mat Velvet+ liquid foundation (foundation or concealer a few shades lighter than your skin tone)
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Under Eye Concealer
Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder, shade 1 (or lighter face powder)
Nars Laguna Bronzer (or darker face powder)