Cosmetic Surgery ..

The simplest answer to why makeup is so popular is because its one of the cheapest and fastest ways a person can transform his/her self. Contrary to popular belief Makeup can actually alter a persons appearance and completely change ones facial structure. Below is one of the quickest ways a person can perform cosmetic surgery with the highlight/contour method.

                   Always remember the key to flawless makeup is flawless skin. Makeup is an art, make sure you are working on a clean canvas. I prepped my skin with "Murad Clarifying Cleanser" and followed up with the new "Palmers Cocoa butter formula skin therapy oil : Face"

 After the skin has been prepped for success, follow up with a primer (optional) and your favorite foundation. I am currently using "Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer in shade Tawny". Additionally I applied some EOS lip balm to prep the lips as well.



                                                         And we begin ....

          Remember Highlighting will allow certain areas of the face to come forth while contouring will create the illusion that they are receding.

 Using a Concealer that is 1-2 shades lighter ... Highlight the areas on your face that deserve some love and attention.

Examples of Areas to Highlight : Center Forehead , Underneath the brow-bone , Under Eyes, Cupid's bow, Bridge of the nose and Chin (optional)

Using a Concealer that is 1-2 shades Darker .... Contour the Areas of your face you feel could use a little slimming.

Examples of Areas to Contour : Sides of your foredhead, Cheekbones, Sides of your nose , Jawline

 Now we BLEND !
                      Using a damp sponge or Beauty Blender will give an even and porcelain finish.

VOILA =]  .... without any extra makeup on we can see the difference it has created in the face and the dimensions it now portrays.

  

Next Step would be to set the work with some powder. 

   Examples of really good setting powders : Makeup Forever HD powder & Ben Nye Banana Powder

At this Point we can also go in with our favorite Blush & Bronzer ...  My favorites consist of Park ave Princess (Bronzer) and Splendor (Blush) both products from Tarte Cosmetics. [Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush and Bronzer]

                            I also went ahead and filled in my eyebrows for a more defined look.  

  

                                                         

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