contouring the face

Contouring the face 

Products I have used: 

• Illamasqua satin primer
• Kryolan light foundation, foundation brush
• Illamasqua translucent powder, powder puff 
• Kryolan highlighter powder, blending brush, large brush
• Kryolan dark powder from blusher kit, blending and large brush

Pictures taken by myself of model Amy Kennet 

These images show the subtle contouring completed during my practical lesson. After prepping the skin and applying my foundation base, I then used cream colouring to contour the face lightly, ready for the camera. I then used a soft blusher powder over the top to bring some colour and life to the face. I would normally add stronger colours to made more defined lines but this way the lines are subtle and fully blended to achieve a natural look. 

I added the colour to the cheeks, over the forehead, the jaw line, lightly either side of the nose and under the chin. I liked doing this practical, it gave me another way to create the contour look without only using powders. I used my fingers as well as a brush to get this look, this means I was able to feel the cheek bones and apply the product in the correct place. I used a highlighter on the cheek bone and on the forehead and chin, I then used a darker colour to shade underneath the chin, in the cheek bone and either side of the nose. I liked the finish look, next time I will use more highlighter on the cheeks and forehead to achieve a bright and fresh look to the face. I will also use more cream on the forehead and nose. It was difficult to shape the face, because I haven't come completely aware of all the different face shapes; doing this technique is easier on myself as I am very familiar with my face shape and the colours that suit me. It will be interesting next time to practice with someone with a different face shape to see the outcome; where the cheek bones sit and the size of the forehead and nose, practicing on different faces will help me in the future because I will be familiar with the different types of faces, the shapes and skin types.  

Health and safety:

Before I started the application of makeup,I ensured all my brushes were clean and there was no cross contamination in the products. Throughout the application I ensured I didn't cross contaminate the brushes or products by 'double dipping.' I assessed the clients skin and came to the conclusion she had normal skin with no contraindications.