Contour and highlight guide

Contouring and highlighting can be a mine field in itself, never mind throwing in the fact that techniques can vary depending on your face shape and the products you use. These guides aren’t set in stone but by following these few steps, your face will look defined and highlighted to perfection. Contouring for an Oblon

...“For contouring, you should go two to three shades darker than your natural skin tone,” says Chinchilla. And regardless of your coloring, you should stick with browner tones (think hues that resemble eye shadow shades). That’s because bronzers...

There are a variety of places where you might want to apply concealer — from under the eyes to around the nose and chin. Here, we break down exactly where to put the product.

No matter how easy celebrities make it look on her Instagram, the struggle to perfectly contour your face is too real. While it may be one of the biggest beauty trends thanks to the way it enhances your natural beauty and facial structure, contouring is also one of the trickiest techniques to learn. But luckily, we’ve never met a red carpet beauty look we couldn’t conquer. Our pro tip: Use a contour kit to make sure your look blends seamlessly.

Contouring 101: Want to step up your morning makeup routine but not sure where to start? Check out this highlight/contouring guide for every face shape! What's your face shape?

A little intimated by all the parts of the HAC!? Don’t be. I promise, if you can finger paint, you can do this makeup. Follow this chart and apply the makeup with your fingers (or, better yet, with one of our amazing double ended brushes) and give it a blend. If in doubt, blend it out.. and try again! Last Mother’s Day, my young sons applied my makeup live in my Facebook group. They’d never touched the product before and they managed a decent enough application! Took a little extra blending…

New to contouring - this 3-in-1 Motives Contour, Bronze and Highlight Kit is for you. Best part it comes with an instructional guide. This kit is designed for all skin types, even sensitive skin.

Our ultimate guide for applying concealer, bronzer, highlighter and blush is the only step by step makeup tutorial you need!