What if we told you shaving off a couple years only took a couple sweeps of product? Even better, what if we told you, you don’t need to be a pro makeup artist to look younger? Hope you’re sold, because we are.
Facial contrasting is not only one of the easiest ways to achieve a younger look but according to a recent study, women who use the technique are perceived as younger than women who do not. We do it every day, without even realizing it! Subconsciously as a society, we look at facial contouring as a way to perceive the age of a person.
What is facial contrasting?
So, what is this magic that makes you look years younger with just a sweep of the makeup brush? The technique of facial contrasting is the use of highlighting and contouring to sculpt and slim and help facial features stand out. As we age, these features become less pronounced, and using these few quick tips easily brings them back out and enhances your natural beauty!
It’s a lot easier than you think!
Eyes
Defining your crease and your lashes are really the secrets to bringing out the contour of your eye.
- Sweep a medium-toned brown shadow over the crease.
- The next best thing you can do for your eyes is to enhance the look of your lashes, and filling in the gaps between your lashes can really help them appear more full and thick. To keep it natural, take a dark brown eyeshadow and trace closely along your upper and lower lashlines, and smudge.
- Lastly, curl your lashes and sweep a dark brown mascara over the lashes to enhance thickness and length.