Beauty Post: Anatomy of Contoured Cheeks

This face map shows where I apply various skin tone shades to create a contoured face.

I start with full coverage foundation or BB cream.

I add a tiny amount of my darkest shade. I’m using a matte brown lipstick in this case.

Next I use a blush brush to apply bronzer along my crown. ..

… and along my cheek bones…

… and under my jaw.

I apply blush across the apples of my cheeks.

I apply a lighter, brighter shade of blush just above that.

I use an angled eyeshadow brush to trace beneath my bottom lip…

… and to draw two vertical lines along the length of my nose.

Done. This look serves on its own as a natural look or it can be the base of a more dramatic look by doing up eyes and lips.