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CONTOURING AND HIGHLIGHTING “You want to see the effect, not the makeup.” Senior Artists Fatima and Michelle sculpt, shape and shadow the natural structure of the face with Studio formulas and brushes.

CONTOURING WITH MICHELLE STEP 1 OF 7

Using 193 Angled Foundation Brush apply Prep + Prime Natural Radiance to the center of the face to prep the skin. 193 Angled Foundation Brush Prep + Prime Natural Radiance

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Using 188 Duo Fibre brush apply Studio Fix Fluid in NW46 in a buffing direction. Ensuring you keep your foundation like a veil, light & translucent. Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 in NW46 188 Small Duo Fibre Face Brush

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Using the Pro Conceal and Correct Palette in Medium, with fingertips pat Studio Finish Concealer in NC shades 30 and 35 under the eye and on top of the cheekbones in the shape of a Nike swoosh. This technique almost gives you a soft face lift! Then continue down the bridge of nose, center of forehead, cupids bow & chin to pop the brightness center and add dimension. Pro Conceal and Correct Palette: Medium

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STEP 4 OF 7

Using your finger, find the groove line under the cheekbone. With your 193 Angled Foundation brush, stroke a line of Studio Fix Fluid in NW46 in that groove and under the jawline. Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 in NW46 193 Angled Foundation Brush

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If needed add more definition and contour too the nose by adding a bit more Studio Fix Fluid in NW45 or NW50 to the nose with a 188 Duo Fibre Brush buff & and marry the contours and highlights using Studio Fix fluid in C5 and 188 Duo Fibre Brush. Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW45 Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW50 Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 in C5 188 Small Duo Fibre Face Brush

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With the 168 Large Angled Contour Brush and Studio Fix Powder in NW50, set all contours. The matte-like texture of the Studio Fix powder really absorbs the light helping to really sculpt the face. Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW50 168 Large Angled Contour Brush

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STEP 7 OF 7

Create more defined highlight by patting a bit of Cream Colour Base in Hush at the top of the cheeks near the eyes in a C-shape going just slightly under the brow. Cream Colour Base in Hush

HIGHLIGHTING WITH FATIMA STEP 1 OF 7

Mix Studio Fix Fluid in NC45 with with the Lightful Softening Lotion to add hydration and apply to the face like a wash with a 190 Foundation brush. Foundation mix should feel like a veil on the skin. Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 NC45 Lightful Softening Lotion 190 Foundation Brush

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Using corrector shades from the Pro Conceal and Correct Palette, cover and conceal any blemishes. For darker skin tones, if you have areas of greyness around eyes or mouth, the corrector shades will help eliminate and warm up those areas. Pro Conceal and Correct Palette: Medium Deep

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STEP 3 OF 7

With a 190 Foundation brush apply Studio Fix Fluid in NW55 as a contour starting at the tregus of the ear to the cheekbone, under the chin, around temples and forehead to push back certain features of the face. Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 NW55 190 Foundation Brush

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Using a sponge or the 224 Blending Brush, blend the contour very well, so that it appears to melt into the skin. Make sure that all hard lines have been thoroughly blended away. 224 Tapered Blending Brush Pro Performance Sponge

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Create highlight on high planes of the face (cheeks, bridge of nose, top of forehead) to create the illusion of those features pushing forward. Use the 224 Blending Brush and Studio Finish Concealer in NC50 to apply the highlight and blend well with a sponge. Pro Conceal and Correct Palette: Medium Deep 224 Tapered Blending Brush

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To add more definition to the jawline, add Studio Finish concealer in the lighter shade (NC50) just above the jawline with a 224 blending brush. Pro Conceal and Correct Palette: Medium Deep 224 Tapered Blending Brush

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Set your contour with Studio Fix Powder in NC50 and the 224 Blending Brush. Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC50 224 Tapered Blending Brush