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Contouring & Highlighting

There are several types of products used to set and finish your contour and highlight:

Types of Setting Products:

Setting Powder:

Translucent Powder: Universal, no added color, controls shine.

Tinted Powder: Adds some extra coverage or warmth.

Finishing Powder: Used to blur and smooth texture; gives a soft-focus effect.

Setting Spray: Locks in makeup and reduces powdery finish.

Tools to Apply Setting Products:

Fluffy Powder Brush: Ideal for light dusting of powder.

Sponge: Press powder into specific areas for better oil control.

Fan Brush or Small Tapered Brush: Good for lightly setting highlighter areas.

Finishing Touches:

Reapply a light powder highlight over cream highlight to intensify glow.

Use a setting spray to melt everything together for a seamless look.

Blot gently with tissue if excess shine appears after application.

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