Make sure you test multiple colors on your skin until you figure out which shade works best with your skin tone. For highlighting, pick a powder that is one to two shades lighter than your foundation, and for contouring, go with a powder that’s one to two shades darker.

How much lighter should your contour be?

Make sure you test multiple colors on your skin until you figure out which shade works best with your skin tone. For highlighting, pick a powder that is one to two shades lighter than your foundation, and for contouring, go with a powder that’s one to two shades darker.

Should my contour be lighter or darker?

“For simple contouring, you only need one shade; but for more elaborate sculpting, you need two: A deeper shade to define the lines of the bone structure that you’re creating, and a lighter shade to create the shadow,” makeup artist Benjamin Puckey tells Allure.

What shade of contour do I need?

The key is to start with the right foundation shade and then choose your contour colors for your skin tone correctly. The best bet is to choose a contour shade a bit darker than your foundation, and a shade that is similar to how you think shadow on your face would appear.

Which contour shade is best for medium skin tone?

Baribeau suggests that “if you have fair to medium skin, think of neutrals, taupes, and contour shades that lean on the cooler side. For more tan/olive complexions, you can tend to go a little more golden, as these tones naturally have more warmth in the skin.

Should contouring be warm or cool?

People with WARM or golden undertones should choose the Warm Contour Kit. People with COOL or pink undertones should choose the Cool Contour Kit.

How many shades darker should you go for contour?

2 shades darker
Go dark—pick a contour powder that is 2 shades darker than your skin tone. Also, make sure the shade you choose has your correct undertone.

How dark should my contour shade be?

Go dark—pick a contour powder that is 2 shades darker than your skin tone. Also, make sure the shade you choose has your correct undertone. There are three possible skin undertones—warm, cool, or a mixture of the two, neutral.

What color contour should I use for light skin?

Amber
For pale skin, we recommend Amber or Soft Amber. Both shades will give you an ideal contour that’s natural-looking without any orange tinges. The trick to getting contour correct for pale skin is to stick to cool tones and that’s exactly what Fenty Beauty has done!

What is medium skin tone?

Medium: Medium complexions are typical of Southern Europe and Northern Asian descent. Sometimes referred to “olive”, this skin tone is a neutral, well-balanced beige appearance and will make finding the right foundation shade much easier.

How do you tell if you’re warm or cool toned?

Check out your veins If you can see your veins, you may be able to use their color to identify your undertone. For example, if your veins look greenish, then you may have warm undertones. People with blue or purplish-looking veins usually have cooler undertones.

What do I need for beginner contouring?

Best Contour Palettes for Beginners

• Too Faced Cocoa Contour Face Contouring and Highlighting Kit.
• tarte Park Ave Princess Chisel Palette.
• Kat Von D Shade + Light Contour Palette.
• Kat Von D Shade + Light Creme Contour Palette.
• wet n wild megaglo Contouring Palette.
• elf Contour Palette.
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Cream Kit.

Do you use foundation when contouring?

Contouring makeup is usually applied after foundation and concealer. Cream, liquid, and stick contours can be applied directly on top of foundation and then blended out for a seamless finish.

Do you put foundation on before contouring?

What is my skin undertone?

If you can see your veins, you may be able to use their color to identify your undertone. For example, if your veins look greenish, then you may have warm undertones. People with blue or purplish-looking veins usually have cooler undertones.

Do I have light or medium skin?

Light – Generally those with skin considered “light” have warmer undertones (we’ll get to that in a second) than those with fair skin. You likely are able to tan in the summer. Medium – You have a tan skin tone with warm golden or olive undertones. Dark – The deepest range of skin tones.

How do I know if my skin is fair or light?

Skin tone is all about how much pigmentation you have in your skin. For fair skin color – You’re very fair, and burn easily. You most likely have light or red hair. For light skin color – You have generally light-colored skin, but you have more yellow or beige undertones than fair skin.