how to use a

CONTOUR STICK

Miranda Mendelson | SlashedBeauty.com

Contour sticks are an easy way to sculpt the face with precision, but many are intimidated by the cream consistency and strong shades.

Tap through for a quick tutorial and the products I love using for an effortless contour stick application! 

What to Use

wet n wild  MegaGlo Makeup Stick 

This drugstore contour stick is only $3.99 and very easy to apply. It's a great way to see if cream contour is for you without breaking the bank!

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Also Grab...

Also Grab...

A soft, dense brush for blending. It shouldn't be too flexible or loose-- my favorite is the Real Techniques Expert Face Brush.

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Apply the contour stick directly to the face where you want to sculpt: typically this is under the cheekbones, under the jaw/jowls, and at the hairline.

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Start blending! The best method to blend out a contour stick is to tap and push the product into the skin, then slightly swipe upward to spread the color.

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Repeat this method at the forehead, but at the jawline, swipe along your jawline and down toward your neck.

DONE!

DONE!

The end result is a very smooth and natural looking contour that sculpts the face.

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