Hey Beauties ... How are you all doing today?... I often get this question from girls who are just starting to get into makeup, “What is the difference between Bronzer and Contour, The products and how to use each?"
In this post, am going to be explaining what the difference is, how to use each and what to look out for when buying each.
So, relax and enjoy your reading!
So first thing first .... Let's talk about the difference between the two " Bronzer & Contour." A general rule of thumb is that, bronzer typically have a little bit of shimmer that kind of gives a subtle light to the face. Bronzers are products that are literally darker versions of highlighters, bronzer gives you a subtle glow while highlighter gives you a tons of sparkles... like look at me am here kind of drama.. lol!
WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR
When you are looking into buying a bronzer you should consider a few things. First and foremost, bronzer can be either matte or shimmer, but in my personal opinion it is best to avoid large shimmer or glitter if you are going for a subtle glow.
The matte bronzer will not add any glow to your face, what a matte bronzer will do to your face is to give your face a natural kind of finish look and can also be used as a contour product,
Next consider the color of your skin, fair ladies should avoid anything too orange tone, Instead look for a more golden tones that will give you that warmth ... An image example is - https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS5r-urA2hySurko0jHgmD6NWDhvg5FM-tcU8kf857Lx9dku6WI and for the darker skin... orange or rose-gold tones will actually add a warmth and glow to your skin. An image example is - https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSe1EASUJJQzxn08srEl5j8x49zCI2SNJ1CtgAnsRgcCdSNf53CNA
HOW TO APPLY IT
I like to use a large fan brush to dust on the bronzer onto the highest point of my face cause that will give me a precise place to place the product without extending it to where its not needed... There are different ways to apply bronzer, for instance... in the tear-duct area, as eyeshadow, brow bone, but a good rule of thumb is, to gently dust it onto the areas of your face that get hit by the sun/light the
most, bridge of the nose, cheek-bone, chin, and a little on your fore-head but this is optional.
A general example is the Sleek face contour kit https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91CgmDlgjVL._SX355_.jpg or Zaron face contour palette https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQKi7QFfROHRmCn6eZHeNAY73R-RJs_xJQaN3aYT3GRklXfSYUy
FOR CONTOUR
Nine out of ten, a contour product is going to be matte, the reason is you are using a contour product to kind of lift, sculpt and creating an illusion of shadow and also giving you an illusion of a higher cheek bone... a really great example is Maybeline powder in cacao https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRdwUnvKtUmZ3vmoIMA20PKD6AzPZOdB5iK8SHqEJfIT1ALO02l3g Note: No matter your skin color... always go for a contour products that is 2 shades darker than your skin color.
So, i typically like to use a small pointy brush, cause its easier to work under the cheekbones like the Real Techniques contour brush: An image example is - http://www.temptalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/realtechniques_contourbrush001.jpg ... this brush has a really nice point to it.. it helps me find where the cheekbone is.
So, when next you go shopping, look for a contour product that has no shine to it... matte will help you sculpt and recede that area that you don't want obvious as oppose to if it has shimmer to it, it will only accentuate that area more instead of hiding it.
HOW TO PLACE BOTH IS DISPLAYED IN THE DIAGRAM ABOVE
Bronzers are place in the highest point of the face to catch light while contour is place under the cheekbone to create an illusion of a lifted cheek bone and other part of the face that you want to make less obvious and the application of contour depends on what face shapes you have.
So that's pretty much everything that you need to know about the difference between contouring and bronzing .... So, go out there and start bronzing and contouring your face for that easy and sculpted face!
Until my next post.... Bye for Now!
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