Contouring and highlighting to compliment your face shape can further enhance your make-up and can add more definition to your face andhighlight your best features.
To achieve these effects you can use a foundation two to three shades darker than your normal skin tone to contour and a highlighting loose powder to highlight areas you want to draw attention to.
Or you can use highlighting and contouring powders available at make-up stores such as MAC.
According to beauty experts the best shape face is an oval face. However if you have one of the many other face shapes below read on.
If you have round face then to reduce the width around a round face use a contouring powder underneath the cheekbones and at the side of the temples blending towards the hairline. This will add more definition to the face. Apply a highlighter just above the cheekbones and on the tip of the chin and blend well.
If you have a square face then to soften a square face apply a contouring powder along the jaw line sweeping up towards the ear and at the side of the forehead blending towards the hairline.Apply a highlighter just above the cheekbones and blend well.
If you have a heart shaped face then create the illusion of an oval face by applying a contouring powder to the sides of the forehead and on the tip of the chin to make it appear less prominent. Apply a highlighter just above the cheekbones and blend well.
If you have a long face then reduce the length of a long face by applying a contouring powder to the sides and top of the forehead blending towards the hairline.
Also apply a contouring powder along the jaw line, to the bottom of the chin and underneath the cheekbones.
Apply a highlighter just above the cheekbones and blend well.
So make the most of you face shape and go make a statment.
Hygiene is a must when it comes to make-up care. It is important to wash your make-up brushes regularly especially if you use them daily you should wash them every 4-6 weeks. This will not only stop bacteria from breeding but also keep your brushes well conditioned and soft. After cleaning always reshape brushes and lay them flat to dry for at least 8 hours or preferably overnight.
You can clean your brushes using a professional brush cleanser like MAC Brush Cleanser. Or a more cost effective way is to use a mild baby shampoo or mild facial cleanser and mild antiseptic solution.
Here are a few helpful tips:
1)If using a brush cleanser- dab some cleanser onto a paper towel and sweep your brush through it several times as though you are painting. The advantage of using a brush cleanser is that the brushes will dry much more quickly- great if you need to use them soon after cleaning.
2)If using a mild shampoo or cleanser dilute it and gently clean your brushes using tepid water.
3)Instead of using an antiseptic solution you can dilute 2 parts water to 1 part vinegar and then rinse with tepid water.
4)Never soak brushes or wet handles- this will cause wooden handles to swell and bristles will fall out.
5)Never use a hair dryer to dry your brushes this will damage the bristles.
Sarah Baker is part of the GlamFace team she is a trained makeup artist and editor of GlamFace. She has a keen interest in teaching women on how to make a statement with their makeup, with online makeup tutorials. You can visit the popular makeup blog at http://www.glamface.co.uk