Soft Sculpting is The New Makeup Trend THAt Is cancelling Contouring

Contouring quickly became a makeup phenomenon in 2010. Since then, it has been used by makeup artists and people across the globe as an innovative way to transform anyone's face in minutes. But, one thing the miracle makeup technique lacks is an ability to stay simple, and feature your natural beauty.

Queue in the new makeup technique in town, soft sculpting. This technique is more practical, more subtle, and brings forward your natural beauty, as opposed to re-structuring your natural features. People are now adopting soft sculpting as their new go-to makeup technique. Its practicality, and fresh-faced appeal is preferred for an everyday makeup look.

Contouring became an obsession because it created a new face with new features, structures, and angles. It was dramatic glam without plastic surgery. While high glam is always fun, it’s not necessary every day. When it comes to real life, we just want a quick-and-easy makeup routine that will suit our on-the-go lifestyles. There’s no need to reshape or hide our natural features.

Soft sculpting requires four main components: foundation, contour stick (liquid form works too), blush (liquid or stick work best), and highlighter (powder or stick work best). Finish off your look with a pink or mauve lip gloss to enhance your beautiful natural look.

Contour Sticks

Apply contour stick or bronzer slightly above the hollows of the cheeks. Blend upward to subtly lift the skin and add some warmth. This will create a natural sculpt.

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Fenty Matchstix Contour, $32

Beach Freak Bronzer Stick, $20

Forever Skin Contour Stick, $50

Smooth Blur Cream Contour Stick, $34

Foundation

You will get a second-skin foundation with foundation. Make sure to use one that is half a shade or a full shade darker than your natural skin tone. Apply with a foundation brush or blender sponge. Using a darker foundation color mimics real skin and looks more natural.

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Airbrush Flawless Foundation, $49

Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation, $54

Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation, $52

Teint Idole Ultra Wear 24H Full Coverage Foundation, $53

Blush

Blush helps make the skin appear more healthy and natural. Start by smiling slightly and applying blush to the apples of your cheek. For a more lifted appearance, don’t apply too low on the cheeks.

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Backstage Rosy Glow Blush, $42

Buttermelt Pressed Powder Blush, $11

Mineralize Powder Blush, $34

Hybrid Blush by Kylie Cosmetics, $22

Highlighter

Highlighter should never appear too obvious, textured, or heavy. The purpose of a highlighter is to give your skin natural radiance and illuminate it, rather than have a noticeable stripe along the cheekbones.

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Cookie Golden Pearl Powder Highlighter, $39

Smashbox X BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter

Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Bronzing Enhancer

Light Reflecting Luminizing Powder