Contouring for the Pale

[Dark_Phoenix]

So I'm super pale (NC15) and would like to contour my cheekbones.

When I went to the MAC counter they recomended Emote blush because it wasn't as "pink" or "peachy" as other blushes. But I thought it had too much payoff and would make me look like I had two dirty stripes of color on my face.

Any other suggestions for a contouring blush?

 

[jenii]

What I use isn't MAC, but I figured I'd mention it since I'm NW20, therefore know what it's like to try contouring pale skin.

I use NARS Laguna bronzer. And I apply it with a light hand, in thin layers until I get the look I want.

 

[Kiseki]

You could use MAC's Emote, or you could opt for Make Up For Ever's Compact Modeler, I like the shade very much.

 

[GreekChick]

You should give Buff or Prism a try.

 

[Esperanza]

I'm NC15-NW15 and I'm using 'Breath Of Plum' to contour. I really like that shade, it's a sheertone plum, very natural. But of course you can intensify it by applying several layers.
Sometimes when I want a healthier flush, I use Blossoming as a base (a nice pearly coral shade - blushcreme). HTH !

 

[j_absinthe]

What abut MAC Pro's Sculpter in Bone Beige? Apply lightly, blend well, and build until you achieve the effect desired.

 

[Dark_Phoenix]

Quote:

Originally Posted by j_absinthe What abut MAC Pro's Sculpter in Bone Beige? Apply lightly, blend well, and build until you achieve the effect desired.

Norway has no MAC Pro stores and I don't think they will deliver here /sigh.

 

[trojanpopcorn]

I use a bronzer as my contour.... you can see in my tutorial 'showstoppin'.

 

[j_absinthe]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark_Phoenix Norway has no MAC Pro stores...

Neither does Chicago.

 

[ratmist]

Have you tried any Shu Uemura's blushes? I hate blush because it always seems too fake or obvious to my eyes, but the 'glow on' range of Shu Uemura finally did what I'd hoped to see. Very faintly blushy with more of a glow that kinda shimmers even in low light, than an actual red/pink/purple/orange colour splat. (If that makes sense!)

 

[adela88]

i always have the problem of finding a decent bronzer/blusher
the really light colours dont do anything but the darker ones make me look like a doll with a big patch on her face

 

[ximenall]

I am NW20 and I use simetry e/s as contouring, a MUA from a MAC store gave me this tip.

 

[Winthrop44]

Strada!