Re: Contour and Hilight
Global Gal, get your hands on some banana powder, mine came yesterday and I really loved the results. It took me a lot of practice and a lot of investment but its worth once you find the right products for you. I agree to get a more high end concealer and to avoid cakey was, I only used a lighter than usual layer of coverup, then a few shades lighter for my concealer and high lighting. Instead of using powder to set it all, I used the banana powder only on my highlighted spots and bronzer to set in the contouring area. It’s new for me to not use a powder but avoiding that extra layer helped not only making the highlighting and contouring area more prominent so I didn’t have to use as much except for my concealer area since I have very dark circles but the less you use, the less cakeyness. A finishing spray helped set the rest. Try avoiding the number of layers you do, it may help. It’s been taking me longer to do the makeup but it seems much nicer and better. I also tried a sample of the Smash Box Photo Finish Primer and that worked soooo well. I blended some under my eyes with my concealer so I can avoid getting the lines showing up in my coverup but mostly reducing the number of layers helped mostly with that.
And go to MAC AND Sephora and grab some colour samples for different concealers. Try blending them or using them as is you would but I am a NC 40 and I am loving both the NC30&20 shades blended well with a banana powder.
I love Smashbox products!! I already have the Halo powder and I would love to have the primer too even if it’s pricey. It’s perfect. I’ll try the banana powder too since i’ve heard so much about it. Since i’m on a budget right now I might get those next month. Thanks for the detailed information. Hugs