When Should Contour Be Applied?

After applying foundation, choose a contour colour two shades darker than your base and a concealer at least one shade lighter, to highlight. 2. Start off with the lighter shade which should be applied to areas of the face you'd like to slim down.

Do you contour before or after blush?

5. You apply blush as the very last step in your makeup routine. Stiles applies blush after contouring but before adding highlight. “I like to do highlighter after blush because maybe you use a blush that has enough sheen or shimmer in it, and you'll decide you don't need highlighter,” she explains.

Do you apply cream contour before powder?

For cream contour, you want to apply it on a cream or liquid base. In other words you should set your base with powder after applying the cream, and not before. For powder contour, blend it on top of a powdered face to get a smooth finish free of streaks and patches. Remember: wet is to wet and dry is to dry!