Importance of Foundation and Contouring!

Hello ladies!! 😊

Today I wanted to post a couple of pictures to show you all the difference contouring makes when doing your makeup! I know I have a round face and that has always been something I haven't liked very much! When I learned to contour, I fee much better about the structure of my face!! I think it looks like pounds are being erased! 

Here is a picture without any makeup at all. I have blemishes, some bumps and lots of redness. I have never had great skin, but with age and a skin care routine, it has become a lot better! Also, I used to be very oily, but as I have gotten older it's more combination with days that are still very oily!

 This picture is just my foundation (Estee Lauder Double Wear-Beige Ivory) and concealer under my eyes, along the bridge of the nose, my chin, and my forehead (Estee Lauder Double Wear, but I will say this isn't my favorite. It is good but I prefer Urban Decay Naked Skin). I showed this step because the foundation helps for sure, but I still have no shape through my cheeks or anywhere else on my face really.

This is my completed makeup look today (minus lipstick)! The lighting isn't great, but you get the picture! I hope this gives you an idea of a basic contour for the face. My nose looks slimmer, my cheeks more defined and the focus goes toward the middle of my face rather than all over!

If you all would like a more in depth routine or maybe want to know any products used or anything really, please let me know!! :)