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Discover the essentials of makeup sculpting with this Introduction to Contouring and Highlighting quiz. Test your knowledge of why contouring is used, where to place highlight for a lifted look, and the best tools for seamless blending. Explore beginner-friendly contour shades, suitable products for highlighting, techniques such as the 3-shape method, and tips for different face shapes and skin types. You will also review the best lighting for checking your finished makeup and the correct order for applying contour and highlight. Ideal for beginner makeup enthusiasts who want to create natural-looking definition, dimension, and radiance.
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Contouring is used to define facial features by creating shadows and giving the face more shape and dimension.
Highlighting the cheekbones accentuates them and creates a lifted and more youthful appearance.
A blending brush is typically used to soften and blend contour lines seamlessly for a natural look.
Highlighter is used to reflect light on high points of the face, emphasizing areas such as the cheekbones and the nose bridge.
Using a contour shade one to two shades darker than your skin tone helps create a natural shadow effect without looking harsh.
Contouring the sides of the forehead helps slenderize and create a balanced appearance for round face shapes.
Natural lighting provides the most accurate representation of how makeup appears in various environments.
Powder contours are ideal for oily skin as they help combat shine and provide a matte finish.
Classic 3-contouring involves applying product in a 3-shape from the forehead, under the cheekbone, and along the jawline.
Highlighting should be done after contouring to bring light and attention to the high points of the face.

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