During my 16-year television career, I’ve put my face in the hands of thousands of makeup artists. These talented artists have taught me tons of pro makeup tips, the best of which I’ve incorporated into my everyday makeup routine and will now share with you here at my BeYoutifulmoms blog! Today’s video focuses on everyday makeup contouring that makes you look 5 years younger.

I’m sure you’ve seen the Instagram and Youtube videos…the ones which feature beautiful women who color their face to create the most incredible photo-finish looks. I love watching it unroll, but I could NOT imagine wearing it.

CONTOURING VIDEO TUTORIAL

The video below will teach you how to use your makeup (items you may already have in your makeup bag) to subtly contour your face. My version of contouring is really just using makeup to accentuate cheekbones, slim our faces, sharpen our nose and create natural highlights in just the right places (the JLO glow). This is makeup you can wear when you pick up your kids at the bus stop. This is makeup you can wear to the grocery store. You’ll also find specific tips on how to address skin and face-shape changes that occur as we age.

Watch the video below and be sure to send comments and question to my Instagram @erekav

https://vimeo.com/315728621

WHAT YOU’LL NEED-CONTOURING PRODUCTS-

Favorite Blending Brush:

Pro Sculpting Blush Brush – Sephora ($32)

Favorite Concealers for Highlighting:

Note: All highlighters should be 2 shades lighter than your skin tone

• Laura Mercier- Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Concealer ($29)
• Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick ($46) 2 shades lighter than skin tone
• It Cosmetic- Bye Bye Undereye Illumination ($24) this one is full coverage so be sure to use sparingly. Because it goes on thick I like to mix it with a bit of my face moisturizer

Favorite Illuminators:

• Nars Illuminator ($30)
• Nyx Born To Glow Liquid Illuminator ($7.50)

Favorite Foundation Sticks for Shading:

• Fenty Beauty- Match Stix ($25)
• Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick ($46) 2 shades darker than your skin tone

Note: All foundation sticks used for shading should have a matte finish and be 2 shades darker than your skin tone. I prefer the creamy foundation over powders because I find that they blend better.

If you like this post you should check out my Flawless Foundation video!