Highlighting and contouring of eyes/face.
Finally! I know I've asked the question about pressed pigments a few times with no answer. I also thought they were eye shadows. So why use these over other highlighters like the Heavenly Creature MSFs? What makes them better?
I so want a back up of Narcissus!!!!!!!!!!
Oooh those pressed pigments look divine!!! I'm also curious about the sculpting cream.
So should one get the pressed pigment that is closest to one's skintone (like I'm NC20 and I shoud go for the pigment in NW20)?
If you want to contour your eyes, I recommend that you use at least two, better three, shades. You want to create dimension and therefore you need darker and lighter shades. If you want to highlight your face, then go a shade lighter than your natural complexion. I wouldn't use NW on NC complexion for face applications (or vice versa), but for the eyes, both can look stunning when it is well done.
Thank you! But bummer, I don't know what to get now because there's no light NC shade for my face and I don't have young eyes (no socket!) any more
With some practice, you can definitely "carve out" a beautiful eye socket. You can also even out your face/eyes by strategically placing darker and lighter shades if necessary. It's all about placing the shades in the right spots.Thank you! But bummer, I don't know what to get now because there's no light NC shade for my face and I don't have young eyes (no socket!) any more!
Okay, now it makes sense. I wondered why the swatches were so sheer, despite several swipes, my SA was busy with customers so I never did ask. #lightbulbmoment! Knowing this now, my list just shrunk down to two.
With some practice, you can definitely "carve out" a beautiful eye socket. You can also even out your face/eyes by strategically placing darker and lighter shades if necessary. It's all about placing the shades in the right spots.
Same goes for contouring your cheek bones, jawline, temples, nose, and hairline. For example, if you have a massive forehead, contouring your hairline will really do wonders in a very natural way. It's also like an instant face lift (not that you need one, I'm just saying).
One method that is used in character make up can help you to learn contouring: If you want to practice, get a really dark color (much darker than your natural complexion) and practice on your face. You will see how these dark shadows will create dimension to your face and bring out "desirable" bone structure. Or, if placed in the wrong spots, will age you or highlight flaws in your bone structure. When you have an idea where to place the products, give it a go with "your" color. If it is well done, it is certainly subtle with no visible edges.
I hope that helps.
I use a technique I saw on you tube. My phone won't let me paste the link but if you do a search for makeupwithgabriela contour then a tutorial called "how to-contour and highlighting in a natural way" should appear. I really like this technique to contour and plan to use the new contour creams in this way
I didn't even buy Kittenish - it was way too warm for me. Cunning, on the other hand, was great. THEN, Musky Amethyst came along. It was the exact shade as Cunning, but a way more useable texture. I'm very picky with vampy colors and Musky Amethyst and Prince Noir are the best ones I own, for color + texture + ease of use.LOL martiangurll!!!I love the Kittenish lippie from FF, but like you, I would have preferred it amplified and more purple/grey (if that is what you meant, sorry if I am misinterpreting. I am looking forward to this lippie. I also hope we get some info soon on the AW 2012-2013 collections soon.
