Update: Nose Contour Technique

 

I wish I could get a nose surgery…seriously…if that’s one thing I can get to do on my face….nose it is!

I mean obviously, there are several parts of my face that I want to change….(just being honest here) BUT, I can do away with false lashes, to make my eyes appear larger, I honestly like my one-liner eye whenever I smile but there’s nothing I can do to change my nose unless I use makeup.

Obviously, even when I get to be offered with free NOSE surgery, I will NEVER take the offer —- for so many reasons.

1. I’m a scaredy cat.

2. I have many allergies so beauty enhancements with surgery will NEVER cross my mind.

3. My husband loves my nose as it is….he’s fallen in love with me since Senior High ok? :P  (Haba  ng hair ko I know! :P)

So through the years, I almost perfected nose contouring especially my own!  So please…don’t judge me when you see me in person —- it’s not the filter…it’s always the makeup for me! :P

Can you spot the difference in both photos? 

If you have to look closely, that is a compliment for me, that means, the change is subtle you have to look closely to see the change! 

A quick video shared on my Instagram account using Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Concealer Duo!  The easiest tool to use not only to conceal but to contour and highlight.

What do you think?

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by 𝐍𝐢𝐤𝐤𝐢 𝐓𝐢𝐮 (@askmewhats)

How to Contour and Highlight Using Contour and Highlight Stick from IMAGIC

Such a long title! 

But seriously, to those who tell me they can't contour and highlight for the love of beauty... come on, YOU CAN!  You only need a lot of practice and maybe.... (shameless plug coming up) you can backread my past post...

How to Contour for Photography (I'm so proud of this post because my face looked so chiseled here!)

And of course, I also reviewed a similar contour and highlight product from the same brand...

IMAGIC PROfessional Contour Cream Kit

But before you get distracted with anything else, let's talk about the new IMAGIC PROfessional Highlight and Contour Stick.  This product packaging isn't new in the market, Etude House has one, also NYX (in a slimmer pencil packaging)

IMAGIC PROfessional Cosmetics Highlight & Contour Stick

Php400.00 (Php299.00 at BeautyMnl.com)

Available in shades 1, 2 and 3

"Easy-to-use stick instantly adds depth and dimension to facial features; creamy texture glides on without tugging the skin; ideal for sculpting the jawline, cheekbones, nose, temples, and brows; waterproof formula delivers a long-lasting finish."

Benefit Hoola Quickie Contour Stick Review

 

Hoola is Benefit's iconic product to contour and warm your face.  I remembered using it a lot during workshops explaining attendees how to rightfully use it and how amazing it it.

 

Then came the Hoola Quickie Contour Stick, which is the cream stick version of the famous Hoola Box O' Powder.  I am so excited to use this especially since this is cream to powder finish which I think would work for my skin type.

Housed in a super cute Benefit-type of packaging.  Gold retractable stick that screams --- "I'm special!  Use me!"

 

I have been using this on and off since I've been trying out so many contour products, but after MONTHS, I'm finally ready to share my thoughts on this.

Benefit Hoola Quickie Contour Stick says ---

Chisel those cheekbones, slim that nose and get an overall sculpted look with this soft bronze, cream-to-powder contour stick. Hoola quickie contour stick’s dome shape tip ensures a smooth, targeted application every time! 

• Natural, soft matte finish 
• Longwearing formula
• Blends seamlessly

DETAILS 8.5 Net wt. 0.3 oz.

How to Use Etude House Play 101 Stick (Contour Duo)

So you are holding an Etude House Play 101 Stick Contour Duo.  What to do with it? 

If you're clueless, this is a perfect blog post for you!  I have the Etude House Play 101 Stick for quite some time and it took me serveral tries to really appreciate this nifty product!  

Everyone knows I'm always a powder girl!  It is easier to apply and less effort to blend!  But why do I still keep the Play 101 Stick Contour Duo with me?  Well, would you believe this is a perfect contour duo "retouch" product?  It's so handy I can easy do a quick retouch inside the ladies' room!

The stick is thicker than regular play sticks!  Imagine "NYX JUMBO PENCILS" (a bit bigger!)  This Contour Duo comes with a Highlighting Tip and a Contour Tip.  Both are twist-able and no need to sharpen!

How to Contour Using Missha Soft Blending Stick Blusher (Mud Brown)

If you are a makeup lover, you probably mastered the art of contouring!  But, do you know that you can also contour using a stick blusher?  YES!  I've found a nice alternative when I was shopping at Althea website and found a Missha Soft Blending Stick Blusher!  I'm not sure if this is supposed to be a "blusher" but I find the shade 05 Mud Brown to be a perfect contour stick for me!

Tadah!  Indeed, very natural-looking and can be applied on a daily basis!

Missha Soft Blending Stick Blusher

Mud Brown

Php520.00

W.Lab 3D Face Shading Stick Review

 By this time, I don't think I need to state a reason why contouring is an important part in makeup artistry.  It livens up your face at the same time, gives a slimming effect too!  I've written quite a number of blog posts on various contour products and I can see a trend for contouring nowadays.  Most contour products come in a form of stick!  

My recent contour stick aside from the Happy Skin one (which I recently reviewed) is from a Korean brand called W. Lab!  I got so intrigued with these brands and I picked another one from Missha (will review the Missha one next time).

The W.Lab has a highlighting stick and shading stick.  As much as I would love to pick 2 products, I went for the latter because I have enough brightening products to brighten the whole body!  *laughs*

It comes in ONE shade only.