Contour tips for allll the face shapes

[@vaguelyexhausted]

Cool thing I've discovered, I wear a headscarf for religious reasons, and the placement of the scarf along my forehead and the sides of my face can sort of contour my face a bit, shortening my forehead and making nice angles along my cheeks and my jaw. If you wear hats or headscarves highly recommend experimenting with that

[@northumberlandacres]

Same here.

[@tocalifebliss3650]

Yesss one of the best things about being a hijabi

[@LKTori]

Face shapes (though watching the whole thing is a good idea) Long: 1:15 Wide: 3:54 heart shape: 7:17

[@MeadowCreekFarmLife]

This was so great for us newbies to the whole contour show. Thank you so much! 😊

[@Heyheyrayeraye]

BEST contour "how-to" I have seen in a WHILE. Alex always coming in clutch for us! 💯❤️

[@ToniGNLEover60]

Absolutely LOVE your TUTORIALS & I’m so glad you haven’t gone down the rabbit hole of spilling tea or complaining about brands. MUAs like you are rare gems 💎 😍

[@HomeWorkouts_LS]

I completely agree but Lol she just posted a “spilling tea” gossip video 😂

[@sezzie01]

“Everybody’s face is fantastic, I love everybody’s face” - love it!

[@jenessastrickland1555]

I don’t contour much, but I love these videos where you show side by side comparisons! Whether I use them or not, it’s interesting to see these tips and then see the results.

[@betroberts]

I don't interact much with videos, but since contour has always been beyond me in my makeup game, I felt that your techniques fit my style a bit better than other MUAs who go for dramatic transformations where your use of a shadow tone contour with an appropriate amount of product really made the contour itself look really natural, as to compliment your natural features rather than change them altogether. Well done! In the side-by-side comparison, it really shows the subtle changes the contour did, instead of the surreal dramatic changes other makeup artists do with their makeup.

[@user-iw4yl7fp9p]

Would you ever do a video on how to use contouring to accentuate your features? For example, I have wide cheekbones and I don't want to make them look narrow, just a more enhanced version of what they are. All the contouring content I have found is about downplaying your prominent features

[@sarahallegra6239]

Fascinating and so helpful! Thank you so much!!! Edit: I especially appreciated the side-by-side of all three contours, I was hoping you’d do that!

[@kierstenbriggs5847]

This was a really cool video! I especially appreciated the 3 photos side by side towards the end, it was super interesting to compare and see the differences. Thank you!

[@KaylaaJaee]

This makes so much sense! Thanks for the clear visuals on face shapes. Sometimes the hardest part is knowing which one you have

[@carriemoreillon2452]

You are seriously so insanely talented. Best makeup tutorials I've ever watched

[@kim_8377]

Listen I’ve been watching your videos right before the pandemic hit you had like a quarter million subs and now your over a mill very much deserved…. The way you explain and teach is so smooth and your work is so precise to what your talking about that it hits in a different way…Genius Alex genius

[@ninav3454]

this is pure gold content, thank you! So many tutorials just say Heart shape do this, oval shape do that! And for a long time i wondered why nothing works for me. That’s the answer - your face shape is unique and you will rarely find a face that fits exactly into those schemes you see on the internet. Also, your face changes shape ever so slightly as you grow older and/our gain or lose weight too. So always gotta adjust your routine. This video is very helpful for that. ❤

[@katherinewitt961]

Thank you for the "Brady Bunch" pics to really illustrate the differences in the techniques after they are blended out!!!

[@feriswhoibe]

Love how calm you are.

[@TheFoocookie]

Thank you for showing us how to do makeup for our own faces and not only what's popular!

[@hellodarknesss.myoldfriend]

omg! that is so true!! my face is long AND round around the cheeks.

[@jackie.ooooh1]

Hey 👋 can you do the “faking a very slight sunburn” makeup. Like how a real tan has burn to it. Fake it with makeup (bronzer and red blush). Love you!

[@yb9964]

Slap a good chunk of blush on your forehead and top it off with a thin layer of latex for that crispy skin effect ✨

[@idkwuzgoinon]

@@yb9964🤣🤣

[@sevananazarian3086]

The Buriti bronzer from RMS Beauty sounds exactly like what you're looking for.

[@chloecarrera2136]

Love how you explain things. Also needed this as I realized I’d got in a habit with my contour that wasn’t actually creating the shape I really want.

[@SaraAshley116]

I really like your voice. It’s calm and cool and unique. It’s very pleasant listening to your videos, on top of them being good videos.

[@shannonralston5570]

I’d love a video on how to find your face shape! Idk why but it confuses me so much! I don’t feel like my face fits into a particular category lol

[@Ms80Summer]

Thank you for this! For the longest time I was confused because I’m a combo of two face shapes & didn’t know what to do. This vid was incredibly helpful

[@shayb8315]

Wow I absolutely loved this. I've never been able to handle make up tutorials cause all those girls voices are just too hard to listen to. But You seem so cool and down to earth! I learned alot. Thank you!

[@zozofab02]

Wow I loved this please make a part 2 going more in depth 💕. I realized I wasn’t contouring for my desired face shape instead just randomly doing it based on the standard everyone else was doing lol 😂

[@Charlotte.M.S]

This was such a basic, helpful video. Like trying to find a source for the most basic facts of your essay (reference for how ants are insects, try to find anything not from 1800 or so…) This is the best. thank you do much😄

[@hisanely6746]

Watching one of your videos to relax before my first job interview tomorrow, wish me luck 🤞♥️

[@miriam8376]

This is so helpful! I never knew how to do contour. I don’t know if you’re accepting video suggestions, but if so, I need a ten-minutes-tops workday makeup routine that helps me look my best without sacrificing professionalism (or sleep!). And if you want a bonus challenge, preferably with drugstore products that won’t require a bunch of touch ups through the day!

[@berry-w-243]

I'm wondering what shape of my face is and which contour is better for me - 2 or 3. It's something in between I guess. It'll be great to experiment consciously. Thanks!

[@jtran487]

This is an amazing add to the trove of your contour videos 😆 would looove to see a “how to contour for more masculine features” video

[@camillasmith656]

Alex, I like you because you are so present you think about things that’s what I need to do. I need to think about suits me before I go outside looking crazy.

[@jenny9544]

thank you so helpful! everyone does contour on the forehead and was questioning whether i should and definitely no. thanks again!

[@tamberjune]

Love the secret brush looks so smooth and soft. Contour contour contour.

[@vivalamew]

Someone once commented on the 'brown haze' on the side of my face. I haven't contoured since then, and I'm dead sure I put on a very little amount that day. I have a wide face shape and should contour the sides, but I'm afraid other people will notice like last time :(

[@jessicag1431]

I havent been able to make contour work in person either even with the sheerest contour products and a light hand. "Why is your face dirty"

[@user-oi8qx7ig4c]

Try using a cooler toned contour and use your fingers to blend. I know brushes and beauty sponges are most fashionable now, but your fingers give you the most control and can make the blend look more natural

[@momoratime2956]

the tips in the other replies are good, and also you can play around with having contour beneath your foundation, but also: i personally only do contour when it's either night time or i have a really photo-heavy event! it's true that trying to make contour look super seamless in daylight can be tricky. evening makeup is a lot more forgiving.

[@mx2649]

Are you using the right shades for your skin tone? It makes a lot of difference, try to match your shadow's colour

[@KeilaBevins]

Have you tried putting the foundation over the contour? I think I saw a video that said to do it like that. I think maybe the foundation blends the contour to make it look more natural or something. Idk if I remember correctly.

[@PatsyWood]

This was a great demo of the way contour changes face shape. Could really see the impact.

[@connectwithyourdeck]

Thank you so much - I would love a video for each face shape with the contouring and makeup !! So we can see the whole effect !! Learning so much from you!!

[@alexisb646]

Please do highlight comparisons too!! Your under eye combo looks really good btw!

[@MaddyVanDuyn-ut2wu]

Contour Queen strikes again!!

[@TXmakeuplover]

Thank you for this easy to follow tutorial!! Can’t wait to try these techniques on my next makeup application. 🥰😍😘

[@spinfan1]

The fuchsia color looks great on you.

[@Haley-hz9gj]

One of the most helpful, informative vids I have watched EVER. Thank you ma'am!!!

[@beebeebee12]

this came in the perfect time! i feel like sometimes when i contour i widen my face instead of creating shadows to narrow things down lol

[@omg9261]

I absolutely loved this video. Very clear and helpful.

[@mahamzahid7846]

Hey Alex! Love all of your makeup videos so much! Can you please do a similar routine for people with full faces? These techniques don’t necessarily work the same on round cheeks for instance as they do on someone with taut skin…

[@peacefultina]

Allright professor! I have a question for you! Should I change my contour in relation to the way I style my hair? Sometimes I like to wear a slick ponytail, other times I style my bangs in a 90's blowout, adding a lot more volume which I think makes a big difference in terms of face shape. What do you think? Ps I really really love your channel, so helpful and pleasant to watch ❤

[@neahm1394]

Your voice sounds like therapy to me❤

[@stardresser1]

Great video! Specific, technical but totally doable, you are a really good teacher. Thank you so much!

[@ТекилаСансет-м4н]

As a round face girl i put blush on apple of a cheeks, like under the eyes, and on a nose a little bit, that moves the focus on a center of a face, and make it look smaller

[@idkwuzgoinon]

Wow, I just noticed how seamless your editing is 💜

[@Roadie247]

AMAZING tutorial, Alex! Such a helpful illustration. BRAVO! Thank you!!!!

[@procaviacapensis]

Useful video! Would you be able to do a short piece on contouring *into* the hairline, for people with hair loss?

[@xylophone1212]

Omg I’m literally trying to figure this out. I looked into horizontal thirds and vertical fifths for the face. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!❤

[@DanielleKatal]

Hi! Do you wet your brushes before blending cream products like cream contour or foundation? Love your videos! 🩷

[@Regansaidso]

The contour queen.

[@AugustaCox-s9q]

Thanks for this video! I now kn ow where I should contour for my round face.

[@miss8888m]

I would so much appreciate a more in depth tutorial on how to make your face look wider because there isn't much on the internet, only how to make your face narrower or snatched .. and i have a really thin face so yeah that would help ❤❤

[@HopePhotoG]

I wish I had a friend like Alex who could come do my makeup and show me things 😅 I'm too introverted to meet people though.

[@garyweybright3227]

Ok, the best would be having each of those face shapes and do your magic. However, what you DID do was super helpful! As well as very obvious after the contours that it really does make a difference. Now, how to FIND your contour shade! I’ve wasted so much $$$$😢trying to find the color! Claudia

[@emilyjanetecson9953]

hi alex. i would to request for you to invite a guest/friend with different faceshape as yours. I think it would be easier for me to imagine myself in your tutorials, mine is square face

[@vampgaia]

Very useful! You are an excellent teacher. Now, If I could figure out my shade.....

[@jeanlinder1310]

A great video; always good to have a contour refresher. I absolutely love the color of that top!

[@truesavings1988]

You are such a great teacher! Love your explanation and techniques!

[@genesisvazquez4436]

HAIIII ALEX JUST FOUND YOUR CHANNEL!! YOUR MAKEUP TIPS ARE AWESOME!! TY TY 😊😊 YOURE QUEEN 👑👑😍

[@carolestrasburg9847]

Oh wow 😮 I have been doing it wrong all this time! I am glad I caught this video when I clicked onto You Tube ❤ thank you for the upload even though I am a bit behind with some of your vlogs.

[@Shasha-vy3nk]

That was really easy to understand and very helpful, thanks!

[@zzzabcd13]

hi, could you share which procedures do you recommend/going for in salons? also how often do you recommend visiting salon for certain procedures? thank you for videos, you are very helpful.

[@alm-bm6jg]

Ur videos are my antidepressants 🥹

[@carmenponcedeleon2693]

Fantastic tips! I just purchased this same contour the other day!

[@miss8888m]

I always get the best make-up tips from u ❤❤

[@NehirDemirçelik]

I like your makeup tutorial🎉❤ I congratulate you very much because you helped🎉❤

[@apriln.4307]

Duuuude...this video could not have been better timed. I was just thinking to myself that my heart shaped face has changed some with age and how in the heck do I contour now. Love the tip about addressing the face in sections. It's genius!

[@ggheidmann4625]

I have and round face with somewhat jowls and learned that highlighting in the hollow between the chin and jawline where it dips eliminates my jowls just do not take the highlight out too far or will undo contour on back jaw line

[@Beefareeno]

I love these refresh videos! So important to learn.

[@laurieann2714]

I love the explanations and the reasons why! So helpful always!! Thanks!

[@essraes]

I’ve always struggled with contour because it seems like the play on light and shadow only applies to when someone is looking at me head-on; as soon as they see me from the side, it just looks like paint on my face in weird spots 😅

[@Its_me_Debi]

Thank you for sharing all your tips and tricks ❤❤❤

[@micafernandez2233]

i have a very round face on a bigass head lol i’m basically a big circle so i’m gonna try your tips on creating the illusion of a heart shaped face 😌 thanks alex

[@rebekahearly1144]

Hooray! I have been hoping you would do something like this!

[@armstronglien2659]

This is very helpful for me and many others! Thank you❤

[@beebooker11]

This is the most helpful. Thankyou.

[@deborahjohnson3960]

Thank you Alex. I have so much trouble with blending my contour especially cheeks and under the neck. But I have been putting in all the wrong places to😂😂

[@LocknLoadBaby]

This is the best video I’ve seen for explaining contour, thank you for your awesome content, Alex. One thing I’m confused by is whether I’m meant to use bronzer or contour at the top of my forehead… different MUAs seem to use either, so it becomes quite confusing. Please can you help me find clarity on this issue?

[@GerjelB]

This is awesome! Thank you 💜 I'm gonna try the heart shaped. I'm still confuse what my face shape is. Lol

[@kekkelpenneypeckeltoot5700]

Looking forward to the more in-depth tutorial for face shaped contouring!!

[@YouTube.Account204]

I wondered how contouring works. Thank you for the lesson ☺️

[@RobinInman]

Absolutely adore you! Appreciate you!

[@kristydickinson9911]

Love watching your videos!! I have to ask- What are the details on your top? It's the prettiest color on you!

[@idalarsson4729]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent! 💕

[@lsu1222]

I loved your skincare week! please do more, it´s so informative ❤❤

[@xelashow]

GPT chat said me that this Chanel about vintage clothers and I came here to check))

[@linedegl4966]

i don't know if i just haven't looked around enough to find one on your channel, but would it be possible to give some tips on how to contour/highlight the eye area, when the brows are kind of low set (meaning not a lot of area space between the eyelids and eyebrows). or how to shape brows to give more space either with make up or tweezers? i always feel weirdly embarrassed when i walk out with makeup because i feel like my eye make always ends up looking very dominant/dramatic, even when not applying heavy amounts, or dark colors. any tips would mean the world, as it's been holding me back from going outside with make up on.

[@sparklestarkle]

Will always love contour content, so fun to play around with! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jennycantler]

Amazeballs. Thanks Alex!

[@Yu-lb8xv]

Can you do general makeup tips for square faces without pointy chins please? Faces like Jennifer Morrison maybe?

[@anniefromq]

I just love you. I needed this. ❤

[@elizabethorfalo]

I cannot thank you enough for this. Love it!

[@AlexaGarcia-bb2no]

Duuuuude. Chefs kiss kiss kiss!!!! Sending you a huge hug cuz you freakin rock so hard!!! Gracias❤

[@naditati]

This was so well done and informative!!

[@blackrosenuk]

This was so clear and helpful! THANK YOU!! 😊💙