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Originally Posted by hedgiemum
Thanks Porcelaindoll...I was looking at the Morning Cup blush too, wondering whether that would be an option..bit cheaper than MAC, lol.
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You're welcome
. I think it's definitely worth getting a sample of Morning Cup before you investigate MAC. However I just noticed in your OP that you are MAC NC15- 20. I'm MAC W10, so a lot paler and much more cool toned than you are. As you're warmer toned than me, you might find that using a matte bronzer (maybe EDM Soft Bronzer ?) or a darker foundation shade could work on you (on me it looks too orange
).
I need cooler light browns such as Morning Cup or taupe eyeshadows with grey undertones (I either use them very lightly or mix them with finishing powder to dilute). I'm afraid it's a case of experimenting in what's right for you (luckily mineral makeup samples are cheap compared to MAC so it's definitely worth starting with them !) .
As for anyone who's watching this post and wondering about contouring itself - it's basically adding a slightly darker colour than your skin to the underneath of your cheekbones to create the appearance of a slimmer face/stronger bone structure (suck your cheeks in to find the dip underneath). You can also add a little colour underneath your jaw (hides double chin) , down the sides of your temples (creates narrower forehead), and the sides of your nose (slimmer nose), if you want to. The main difficulty is finding the right colour for you (the part I still have trouble with!) and blending really well so it looks natural. If you type "contouring" into the
search box on You Tube there are loads of helpful videos taking you through contouring step- by- step.
Sorry about the long post, hope it helps!