Bronzer versus contour. Is there a difference?? Yes! There is absolutely a difference between the two different types of makeup. Let me teach you the basics so you know what they are and how to apply them correctly.
Bronzer Versus Contour…What’s the difference?
You may think that bronzer and contour are the same. They’re both brown and you apply them to your face. Same same, right?? WRONG!
Bronzer is meant to create a sun-kissed glow. Bronzer is a warm brown that adds a pretty warmth to your face. Whereas contour is an ashy brown that creates shadows on your face. Contour adds shapes, shadow, and dimension. Bronzer just helps you look like you’ve been out in the sun. There is a big difference between the two browns.
Now that you can see the difference between contour versus bronzer, let’s learn how to apply them properly…
Most women are used to applying foundation on their entire face to help even out their skin tone. And that’s great. But, when you apply one shade all over your face, you’re getting rid of the natural shadows that are cast on your face and you’re left with a lifeless and flat look. That’s not very flattering!
Enter contour. After you’ve applied your foundation, you want to bring back those natural shadows to help your face look alive and vibrant! But where should you apply contour??
You want to apply contour on your cheekbones, forehead, jawline, and nose. Make sure you have a great contour brush because it will make all the difference! These are the areas that you want to add shape.
Cheekbones- When applying contour to your cheekbones to help chisel them out, you want to find your bone in the middle of your face. Start at your hairline, follow along the bone, and end at the corner of your eye. Make sure to blend it really well so it looks like a natural shadow. Bending it upwards will help give your cheekbones that pretty lift.
Forehead- For your forehead, follow along your hairline and blend it into your hair to avoid any unnatural lines.
Jawline- Contouring along your jawline will help define that area and slim out your face. Apply contour along the jawbone and blend it down along your neck.
Nose- If you want to slim your nose, then apply contour along the sides of your nose. Make sure to blend well so you don’t see any brown lines.
Using a cream contour is a game changer! It goes on really smoothly and blends like a dream! It makes the contouring process super easy! All contour colors are not created equal..there are some that are warm, cool, or neutral browns. Depending on your skin tone will depend what shade will look best on you. You can read the Color Match Guide to see what contour shade will work best for you. You can use cream contour with the makeup you currently use or you can simplify your makeup routine with IIID foundation and have all your makeup in one compact!
How to Use Bronzer
Bronzer is a great way to look like you’ve been out in the sun, without having to be out for hours in the sun! When applying bronzer, you want to focus on the parts of your face where the sun would naturally hit. These will be the highest parts on your face…your cheeks, cheekbones, forehead, nose, and chin.
Using a big fluffy bronzer brush will help you get a light touch and even coverage. Simply get your bronzer and your brush and lightly apply bronzer after you’ve applied your foundation and contour.
Cream bronzer is a great way to get a natural look. I love Bella Crème Bronzer because it’s the perfect shade of warm brown…it’s not an orange that will leave you looking like an Oompa Loompa! When you buy the bronzer and brush as a bundle, you save $10!
Bronzer Versus Contour: Try it Out!
So now that you know the difference between bronzer versus contour, are you ready to try them both out?! Have fun playing around with makeup and let it be something that enhances your beauty and doesn’t cover it up!
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Bronzer Versus Contour: Try it Out!
Bronzer Versus Contour: Try it Out!
*This post contains affiliate links. If you choose to purchase an item featured in this post, I get a small portion from the sale. Thank you! It does not affect you at all.
