Illamasqua Satin Primer
Illamasqua Skin Base
Ultra foundation
Illamasqua Contour Palette
Revolution baked highlighter
illamasqua translucent powder
In this lesson we learnt how to shape the face using contouring and highlighting. We started by creating a base using foundation and concealer, making sure the colour of the face matched the neck perfectly.Nikki's skin is combination but tends to be a little dry therefore I used the Satin primer to make sure her face was hydrated.
Once we had finished the base before powdering we then started to cream contour. I used the second from darkest shade in the ultra foundation palette for the contour as Nikki's skin is fairly dark. using the edge of my finger to find her cheekbone I pushed the product into the hollows of the cheeks. I then blended the product completely to create a natural shadow to the cheek. I then applied the same colour on the side of the forehead and down the center of the nose. This shades and creates a slimmer looking face.
I then used the lightest shade in the ultra foundation palette to create a highlight, this lifts the face and creates a plumper look. Therefore using it on the tops of the cheekbones accentuates them making them look fuller. I also used this down the center of the nose.
After cream contouring I then powdered the whole face with translucent powder and went on to powder contouring. I love powder contouring as I think it is easier to blend and gives a more natural look. I used the Illamasqua contour palette on the cheekbones, the colour really suited Nikki's face and complimented her skin tone well. I then used Revolution baked highlighter on the cheekbones to give a glow to the face. Powder highlighters are one of my favourite products as you can create a dewiness without the face being oily.
Overall I think my attempt at contouring was successful, unfortunately I forgot to use blush on the cheeks which I will definitely do next time as I think this gives a nice healthy glow to the face.
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