“Contouring” it’s been a buzz word in the beauty industry for some time now and while so many celebrities seem to master the look, for the everyday folk like you and I the word can seem some what daunting because simple it most certainly does not look. Well we’ve got you and we are here to show you how easy it can be! Whether it’s chiselled cheekbones you are after, or you want to enhance those features of yours, there are 5 simple steps you need to stick to when it comes to contouring, oh and you need to be armed with a few key products too! Here’s what you need to do;

 

Step 1:

Gather your tools. You’ll need;

Foundation

Finishing Powder

Blending brush or sponge

Bronzer

Blush

Illuminator

 

Step 2: 

Prep your skin. Makeup adheres more to skin and lasts longer if your skin is healthy and well hydrated. Firstly cleanse your face as you would do every morning and then moisturise by using your go-to moisturiser or simply add a layer of Luminous Defence Brightening Day Protection 50. It hydrates and protects against sun damage and premature ageing. Let dry it soak in.

Step 3: 

Follow with a light application of your chosen base — BB, CC or ELES foundation. ELES foundations  provide buildable coverage, so layer on as much foundation as you need for even skin tone and a flawless finish. The lightweight formula will not look or feel heavy on the face.

Step 4: 

Seal it with the ELES Baked Finishing Powder in Diffused Light. “It’s like a warm filter that evens out dark shadows and discolouration, leaving your skin peachy and looking poreless,

Step 5:

This is the part that scares everyone, the bronzer application. Don’t be intimidated because contouring your face actually takes only about a minute. You only have to remember 3 things – slim nose, define jawline, and sculpt cheeks.

Using the ELES Anti-Oxidant Bronzer and a tapered detail brush:

Slim your nose by applying bronzer along both sides of the nose starting at the top near the inner brows and working downward towards the nostrils.

Next define your jawline by applying bronzer at a downward angle on either side of the chin.

And finally sculpt your cheeks by applying the ELES Anti-Oxidant Bronzer using sweeping brush strokes under the entire length of the cheekbones. Blend, blend, blend so that the contour appears natural.

Step 6: 

Add instant radiance and colour to your face using the ELES Baked Blush. Apply to the apples of your cheeks. Then then enhance your features like never before with the ELES Stick Illuminator. Firstly, apply a little to the centre strip of your nose starting from the top to the tip of your nose. Next apply it right above the perimeter of the jawline (this is the trick to making your face look smaller and slimmer) and finish by applying it to the highest point of cheeks for that healthy glow.

Spend the remaining time blending and making sure the bronzer blends well with the illuminator and the blush. Steps 4 and 5 seem to be a lot of work but really, it takes a few seconds to transform your look.

 

Voila!! Now you should have gorgeously defined and chiselled features.