Contouring is one of the most flattering steps anyone can take when applying their makeup. The  shading technique enhances your features and leaves your face looking more chiseled and sculpted than ever before. A lot people are intimidated by contouring because they think it’s hard to do, but the truth is that there are a few easy steps to make it a lot simpler. The following five tips are perfect for beginners and cover everything from picking the right product to easy application.
Find Your Shade
Picking out the right shade is one of the essential steps in contouring. You don’t want to create harsh lines on your face with any pigments that are too dark, but you also don’t want to waste your time applying a product that is too light. The best way to find your right contouring shade is through the process of trial and error. Try out a few different cream or powder formulas in natural light and see which one you feel the most comfortable in. I never go two shades darker than my natural skin tone when shopping for new contouring picks. Draw a Face Map
An easy contouring hack to follow is drawing out a face map. Because everyone’s face is shaped differently, your face map will be unique when compared to anyone else’s, but the overall process is the same. Find the hollow of your cheeks and draw some color in there and then add some to your temples, jawline, underneath your chin and underneath the center of your bottom lip. From there you’ll ...