2 definitions by Ranoutofnames123
A specific style of (usually) heavy makeup that used to be exclusive to professional makeup artists, celebrities and drag queens that has made its way into the mainstream via the internet and tv personalities (in specific Kim Kardashian)
Contour makeup usually involves the use of lighter and darker shades than your natural skin tone to highlight (brighten certain areas where light would naturally hit or highlight features you want to enhance such as cheekbones) and contour (add contrast or depth or use shadowing to make certain prominent features such as a wide nose appear smaller)
The makeup is usually heavy as it usually requires more than one shade of foundation or the use of a separate contour palette. It also requires the use of different blending brushes and it can be time consuming as proper blending is required for high quality results.
Those who use the contouring technique of makeup often also use color correction concealer, false lashes, winged liner, tint their eyebrows, apply lipstick and "bake" to achieve the instagram look.
Because of contour makeup, it is quite simple for an average person to look just as good if not better than a hollywood celebrity. It has changed the dynamic of what society considers to be attractive and can provide a boost in confidence or make someone feel worse about themselves depending on the exposure they have to the trend and whether they are good at contour makeup or not.
Contour makeup usually involves the use of lighter and darker shades than your natural skin tone to highlight (brighten certain areas where light would naturally hit or highlight features you want to enhance such as cheekbones) and contour (add contrast or depth or use shadowing to make certain prominent features such as a wide nose appear smaller)
The makeup is usually heavy as it usually requires more than one shade of foundation or the use of a separate contour palette. It also requires the use of different blending brushes and it can be time consuming as proper blending is required for high quality results.
Those who use the contouring technique of makeup often also use color correction concealer, false lashes, winged liner, tint their eyebrows, apply lipstick and "bake" to achieve the instagram look.
Because of contour makeup, it is quite simple for an average person to look just as good if not better than a hollywood celebrity. It has changed the dynamic of what society considers to be attractive and can provide a boost in confidence or make someone feel worse about themselves depending on the exposure they have to the trend and whether they are good at contour makeup or not.
Person 1: "Girl last night I looked HOT I was getting all the men, my contour was on point!"
Person 2: "yess looked great!"
Person 1: "yeah I need to learn how to contour so I can look like that everyday!"
Person 2: "yess looked great!"
Person 1: "yeah I need to learn how to contour so I can look like that everyday!"
by Ranoutofnames123 October 29, 2017
Usually a girl from high school whom you knew was no where near as attractive as she is now because she perfected her makeup game (usually contour makeup)
One who has gotten the laborious contour makeup down to a science and makeup that would take you half an hour to do she can do in 15 minutes. Has an instagram or YouTube account dedicated to her many looks. This person usually has the ability to look like a different person on a daily basis. They can transform like no other.
Because of contour makeup it's fairly easy for an average person to look like they could be a celebrity.
One who has gotten the laborious contour makeup down to a science and makeup that would take you half an hour to do she can do in 15 minutes. Has an instagram or YouTube account dedicated to her many looks. This person usually has the ability to look like a different person on a daily basis. They can transform like no other.
Because of contour makeup it's fairly easy for an average person to look like they could be a celebrity.
Person 1: "omg remember Pam from high school? She looks totally different now!"
Person 2: "yeah but it's all makeup. She sounds one of those contour queens."
Also
Person 1 "Wow your makeup is so good! How long does it take you?
Person 2: "Only about 15 minutes. Once you get the hang of it you an do It pretty quickly."
Person 2: "yeah but it's all makeup. She sounds one of those contour queens."
Also
Person 1 "Wow your makeup is so good! How long does it take you?
Person 2: "Only about 15 minutes. Once you get the hang of it you an do It pretty quickly."
by Ranoutofnames123 October 29, 2017