How to Place Contour, Blush, Brows and Highlight for Soft Glam

Contour Placement for Soft Glam

Apply a matte contour cream or powder a shade or two deeper than your skin tone. For most, sweep contour just beneath the cheekbones (from ear toward mid-cheek, stopping under the outer eye), along the jawline, and lightly at the temples. Avoid harsh lines by blending well. If you’re unsure of your face shape, scan your selfie with Makeup Check AI for precise placement guidance tailored to your features.

Blush Application for a Natural Flush

Choose a soft rose, peach or nude blush with a satin or sheer finish. Smile and apply blush to the apples of your cheeks, then sweep it slightly upward toward your temples for lift. For rounder faces, keep blush higher on the cheekbones; for longer faces, blend slightly more toward the center of the cheek. Your undertone affects the most flattering blush shade - scan with Makeup Check AI to find your match.

Shaping Brows for Soft Definition

• Follow your natural brow shape, filling sparse areas with a fine-tip pencil or powder.
• Keep the arch soft and avoid over-extending the tail.
• Use a tinted brow gel to set hairs in place and add subtle fullness.

For the most flattering brow shape and shade, analyze your features and hair color with a selfie scan.

Highlight Placement for a Radiant Glow

Choose a finely milled, non-glittery highlighter that matches your undertone. Sweep it on the high points of your face: tops of cheekbones, bridge of the nose, cupid’s bow and just under the brow bone. Use a light hand for a soft sheen, not a blinding shine. Personalized undertone detection ensures your highlight never looks ashy or too stark.

Finishing Touches

• Keep eyes softly defined with neutral shimmers or matte taupes and browns, blending outward for a smokey effect.
• Apply mascara to natural lashes, or choose wispy falsies for subtle volume.
• Finish with a nude-rose lipstick or gloss for everyday elegance.