Contouring is on its peak now – or maybe there’s still a way to go? Judging by how many contouring techniques have been capping one another during the past year, at least it’s time to do some summing-up and recapitulate the most exciting ideas there are, no matter whether they are all right for the routine day or only for the craziest kinds of parties. Hopefully, this will be quite a comprehensive compilation of arguably the most widespread modern make-up procedures.

Working on the feet

There are enough people who believe limbs to be sexy parts of the body; even if you don’t belong to the club, you are sure to want to make your feet shapely for the summer and sandals. You accentuate the foot bones and follow the toe bones, blend out, and get the shapeliest feet that ever tempted a painter.

Tan contouring

Also known simply as tontouring, this technique was worked out by the Cocoa Brown founder Marissa Carter as a kind of an easy swap for contouring the face (which is quite an arduous undertaking, really). If you get too tired of doing your face with the utmost care, set about applying self-tanner little by little to underscore your cheekbones. By the way, it will last you to late in the evening.

Using henna

A highly artistic approach to make-up was put forward by Shahina Aslam and Sahur Saleim, beauty vloggers who thought of using henna to draw ornamental patterns that look great as well as highlight the facial lines. Some of these patterns may be quite elaborate! Moreover, they quit working with natural henna dye switching instead to foundation and concealer. Check them out to admire their talents.

Attaining a clown effect

If you go for an even more stunning effect without being afraid to look a bit facetious, pay heed to what beauty vlogger BellaDeLune has to show on her YouTube channel. She begins with mapping out her face that makes her look something of a clown and then blends out. Some find the result awesome, others sniffed at it and called her names, “clown” being the mildest of them. In fact, this technique seems to be rather a statement than a guideline for everyday make-up procedures, yet there may be events you may want to turn up clownish for.

Doing a strobing shine

In opposition to standard contouring which yields a bronze matte result, strobing lays emphasis on shine with a view of highlighting the facial areas which catch the light. You work up your cheekbones, nose bridge and temples (you’ve got to learn to do it properly, though) and you can get a nicely frenchified appearance.

Contouring up hair

When we discuss contouring make-up comes to mind first, yet it’s really much more than that. Come to think of it, we could do with a good guide before we can decide on the best procedure for our particular visage. There are so many things an expert colorist can do with high and low lighting to give you the accentuation that you desire or that suits you. More information or consulting will never come amiss.

Minding your décolletage

It’s about your boobs, girls. You can work wonders with a bronzed make-up base plus a well-chosen highlighter, toning up the clavicles and making the best of your chest. Once again, you will need some guidelines to create a natural effect.

Vontouring treatment

Now we are approaching a highly delicate part of it – “vontouring” is what is also known as “Protégé Intima”, a treatment not unlike labiaplasty, but without entering inside. You go for it to plump out your vaginal lips, or reducing them, or making them look firmer and thereby alter the appearance of the area to your liking. The procedure is done using a device formed like a pen which enhances collagen production by way of radio frequencies.

Shaping your lips

What is it that you prefer – the latest Kylie Jenner-style pout? Here’s one of the techniques employed by Marilyn Monroe to assist you – create the illusion of depth by various shades of lip color and gloss. Mostly you will want to do outer corners in darker hues of red and the middle section in lighter ones. Mind, there are some more tricks to learn before trying it.

Doing it in a classic way

There are contouring tricks that go a long way back – although celebs like the Kardashians did give a totally new signature to it. The cheeks are not the only area to be treated by far, says Kim’s expert Mario Dedivanovic who extends a good job to the jaws, the nose, the brow – all over the face, in fact. Nowadays contouring is virtually a science!