Contouring Do's and Don'ts

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Contouring do’s and dont’s is a video I’ve been wanting to do for a while. Theres a fine line between define and structured and harsh lines and cake. I know this because I’ve been there and done all of it. I promise on the don’t side I thought I was Kim Kardashian. So I’m very excited to show you everything I’ve learned over time.
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I want to also say that I’m happy to have you apart of my family, you guys make me so happy! You encourage me everyday to keep doing what I love! If no one has told you today, I want you to know that you’re beautiful and there is no one like you. You are so special to me and I love you with all my highlight and contour!

[@christendominique]

Which of the don’ts have you done??

[@Nicolebenitez]

Christen Dominique it was sooo helpfull thank you sooo sooo much😘😘😘😘

[@Krodri7229]

The super dark contour

[@lll-123l]

Everything 😂😂😂

[@sarghimattu3319]

Omg I love ur channel

[@michellesuarez9824]

Christen Dominique all😭

[@thejazzyb123]

i stan an unproblematic beauty guru 💜

[@GalStudent]

babyjjj TEA

[@vivaciousred2617]

The Tea is HOT

[@Blankkir0ja]

Yess🙌

[@elcanaldeladani]

Yaaas!

[@teeahrahahnet]

Yes!!

[@briannarunion8364]

I love, love, LOVE that you still TEACH in your videos!! I do almost every single one of the DONT side and I’ve been wondering why I hate my contour! I’ll for sure be trying the DO side tomorrow! I would LOVE to see one of these type of videos over eyeshadow because i hate the way my eyeshadow turns out and i don’t know what I’m doing wrong. Thank you, thank you, thank you for making this video!!

[@muddigutz]

Brianna Runion if you look on her channel she has one for eyeshadow. in the next comment i’ll post the link

[@muddigutz]

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[@sarahwilliamson8880]

I absolutely love the way that she teaches in her tutorials. She goes step by step, and I really love that she’ll even walk through the “easier” techniques. She and Sylvia Gani are definitely my favorite gurus for that reason 🙂

[@QuebecCichlides]

I've never contoured and want to start. I feel like this video gave a lot more technical information than all "beginner" tutorials. Thank you so much for this. I've learned so much!

[@meganmajkut5795]

kylie’s makeup vs kim’s makeup plssss

[@christendominique]

Omg😯that’s a good one!!!

[@meganmajkut5795]

omg thanks!!!!

[@meganmajkut5795]

means so much to me

[@ciloves]

Yess this would be awesome

[@vvc2]

Yeeeessssss! Creative!

[@XUshioX]

Also when you put concealer all over your under eye area it tends to make your eye smaller. The voice of Christine is so soothing to the soul when talking about make up 😍

[@camdenalexander8641]

Christen, you continue to help me through the world of makeup. CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH!!!

[@danielaangulo4000]

Christen the life saver!!!😂 Love you girl!❤️❤️

[@sartorialgirl]

a breath of fresh air in what has been a crazy week for the beauty community!

[@Rene_Veno]

oh girl, this helps me so much. At 37 I am finally investing in LEARNING how to contour. I've bought all the cream highlighters, powders, same with contours etc. I am still learning and have been binge watching your channel. I love your vids as we have similar eye, hair and skin tone, so your vids are PERF. thanks lovely xx

[@JonesisWhereTheHeartis]

Thank you!!!! I’m so sick of ppl thinking that U are supposed to contour every face show the exact same way! Make up is to enhance YOUR beauty. And everyone’s Beauty is different. Kudos to you! 🥰 this video is it!

[@mariaedwards6722]

Christen and tati as well guys ur the sweetest real utube ladies that never get involved in drama or what so ever

[@darleenperez2338]

really?

[@Missmdeline]

Lool the irony

[@lilidays3977]

This did NOT age well😂

[@nosequenombreponer84]

Tati? lmaoooo

[@entertain7us148]

lmao

[@ebonynextdoor]

I love influencers who don't entertain drama

[@AceHufflepuff]

Almost 4M! Definitely earned and you'll keep growing cause you actually DESERVE it! One of the OG beauty guru's that is actually a genuine person! xo

[@rachelyorke5547]

I love using the beauty sponge at the end to press it all in... Tati Westbrook does something similar but she uses a valuer puff instead of a beauty sponge! Thank you, Christen 😍♥️

[@alearodriguez259]

*HAPPY 4 MILLION!!! So proud of you. You truly deserve to have everything good in the world. Love you so much Christen, keep on shining* 🌟 💖💖💖

[@zainabimad3299]

Bro 2 years later and she still has 4.24 million, she barely grew.

[@JossMercado]

This is why I keep coming back, you take the time to explain to us what to do and what not to do, and you are just so refreshing without drama, that's why you are one of the three beautubers I follow.

[@lolagonzalez3682]

This is the most convenient KZbin video ever put out! I always fail with contour, thank you so much Christen!❤️❤️

[@Chatter_Box15]

I seriously love how you still do tutorials and teach in your videos. I’ve been guilty of going too heavy on the bronzer and concealer.

[@melaniegoldberg5971]

Love you so much Christen! So excited you are in Sephora now. Pls know how much of an impact you make on your fans. Love you so much 💜💜💜💜

[@christendominique]

🙏🏻😍 I’m honored

[@melaniegoldberg5971]

@@christendominique my mom and I watch you all the time together and now she's dying, but, you got her back into her love of makeup. You've made such an amazing impression on her, that I just really really wanted you to know. We love you

[@ShannonMichelle7937]

Glad to see you still being beautiful, still being the only beauty guru out here teaching lessons, and staying above the bullshit. Thank you for being a role model. The KZbin beauty clean up has commenced. ❤️

[@AmandaEnsing]

Your face at 0:03 🤣👏🏼

[@PureEstrogen]

I need to invest in a contour stick. This is so perfect!

[@4somethingmore]

I’m glad for you tubers like u and Alyssa Ashley who are teaching a more natural look. Thank you it’s so much more flattering

[@Meghanwentworth7]

Look who posted a new videoooo!!! 😍😍😍 I love you Christen! I can’t wait to buy your next launch for Dominque Cosmetics ❤️

[@amyigbo6395]

Always incredibly helpful. I love how much detail you put in your videos. I can tell that you genuinely want to teach others. Sometimes I feel like Beauty Gurus forget that they'll always be a newbie who stumbled upon your video and needs those details that veterans may not. Thank you for always being inclusive. Keep it up! 😘

[@cynthiacalderon3346]

Ugh I needed this video! Thank you so much! ♥️ can u keep doing this like foundation and eyeshadow please 😊

[@mlmartin2922]

💚💙💜Girl, I ordered your palette tonight, the Lemonade one. It is rare that I support a KZbinr's cosmetic line, but you are so beautiful and down to earth and humble, I couldn't resist supporting you. And I've only bought one other palette in that price range before. I'm on Disability due to alot of health issues, so I gotta save my coins up for thing I want that aren't "needs". I sure hope I can give my friends and family a glowing review. 💜💙💚

[@elizabethhquach]

So close to 4M! Go christen!

[@christendominique]

Elizabeth Quach I can’t believe it😱💕🙌🏼🎉

[@lilabustos5358]

YESSSS.......almost there beautiful!

[@jennmendez6407]

Christen Dominique tell us about that launch at Sephora! CONGRATS!!!

[@kattyruby6]

Idk why but this video just gave me a Bob Ross kind of vibe lol you’re the Bob Ross of makeup! ♥️ I love you!

[@MollyPocket420]

No matter how many times I try to learn how to contour I can’t do it 😂 I do the grace kelly contour with only blush and then highlight 😭

[@ashleycarter1769]

Your positivity and kindness are two things I ❤️ about you!

[@kelseydunn3964]

This helped soo much!!! I love you!! You are truly the best!!! I absolutely love your makeup!!! You need to come out with a contour pallet!!! 💕💕💕

[@vster33]

Prob one of the best vids out there for contouring. So informative, easy to follow, and relatable. Excellent content!

[@sophiem6088]

You’re so close to 4 million subscribers!! Congrats, Christen.

[@christendominique]

We’re so close!!!

[@Vivanova07]

The beauty community needs more nice and positive people like you, I respect you so much Christen! Congrats on almost 4 million🎉🎉🎉 ILY❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@elizabethhquach]

Oh yes! The long awaited video....

[@checkyourself06]

Oh my gosh you are just so helpful! I watch a lot of beauty you tubers but it seems like most of them are in competition with each other to create the most eye catching views. Even though that is totally okay and they are entertaining to watch, you're videos are true to yourself, knowledgable, and relaxing to watch! Most of the tips you give are ones I have never heard others say or teach. Thank you for all your knowledge and authenticity!

[@jordanowens0715]

I’ve been a Subscriber for a while now and you’ve been such a Inspiration to me and really helped me learn ways to do my make up and helped me feel more Confident in myself.. and because of this I have actually started my own KZbin channel! 💕

[@christendominique]

Omg amazing!!! I’m honored, and truly so happy to help you in anyway I can🙏🏻💓

[@jammilexrodriguez1986]

Im just realizing just how uve stayed true to yourself i love that your my fav youtuber that hasent gotten over theyre heads and all that your such a great role model i love you also i got the latte palatte im so happy i found your channel almost a year ago god bless you 💕💕💕 #quadfamily💪💪

[@sophiem6088]

Wow! I can’t believe I’m here so early! Love you so much Christen, thank you so much for the tips!

[@the_bowiekid]

Please keep doing do’s and dont’s ! I love them. I’m a designer and stylist. I always recommend your KZbin channel to every female I meet ! I study everything that you do. Future posts: I wanna see more eyebrows, lips, and foundation videos. Then Halloween 🎃. Thanks !! 💪🏽

[@hypnotic_parade5022]

I feel like everyone learned the idealistic contour technique from Kim no hate to her but thanks for addressing that it’s personal for each and everyone of us and addressing that there is different contour techniques for different face shapes instead of the infamous “3”

[@SozeKartel]

Rihanna Taught Me The 3 🤣😂🤣🤣

[@sweetdespair299]

The thing is that you look gorgeous in both! the do and the don't side too 😍😍😍 I've never used contour or bronzer because I was afraid to make a catastrophe 😂 this actually answered a lot of my questions, thank you! you're a life saver

[@lucero10911]

First like and first comment yay hello my gorgeous girl #quadfam 😍😍😍♥️♥️♥️🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@carolineheath]

I’m so glad you explained why I shouldn’t try to cover every trace of my dark circles up to the water line. Thanks for these tips!!

[@emmatorsteinson6395]

I would love to see more of these💗💗

[@ItsDawnuhhh]

I'm 28 and I only started getting into makeup lately (ya i know kinda late) i'm sooo happy i stumble upon your channel! You helped and inspire me to do my makeup! I have few friends who complimented my makeup saying for a beginner I'm doing really good. Thanks to you! I could watch your videos all day long! Your talking voice is so soothing and your personality's so bubbly! I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS CHANNEL AND YOU!

[@adrianaroscala5444]

Do lips and lashes please

[@krissie193]

Thanks for this. When my circles are extremely dark I tend to put concealer really high and drag it across the undereye. I used to use a way to light concealer but now use a shade lighter or almost my exact shade. 💕💕🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️

[@BlondieBrand]

I made the mistake of using the lightest shade of concealer for YEARS! I cringe every time I look at old photos😭😭😂😂 I needed this video back when I first started contouring! ❤️❤️

[@0Gra7]

This is the best contouring do’s and don’ts video. Learned so much! I love how you went for a natural contour. I usually use a orangy bronzer but definitely gonna try out a more subtle ashy toned. Thank you, you honestly make a difference in this world by helping us woman feel beautiful ❤️

[@Clare-kj6tq]

Omgggg I just noticed u are nearly at 4 MILLION😆😆😆 u deserve 40 million!

[@christendominique]

Clare 1999 omg I love you!!❤️

[@AlohaShauna098]

This is the most helpful video ever!! The fact that you showed the donts on one side of your face really helped. Thank you girllllll

[@avneetbasrey3955]

i was feeling damn sleepy... ma eyes were literally shutting down but than i got notification ans as i saw its your new video my eyes widen up and my sleep....,???? it vanished...!!!! lots of love to you beautifull.....

[@avneetbasrey3955]

omg....!!!! m flying.... u liked my comment.....!!! m feeling like m at the top of this world.....

[@gcool6707]

Your face looked so sunken and droopy on the don't side. Your do side was beautifully blended, natural and lifted. Love this!

[@Barbieshelly]

I can’t cream contour and if I do I be looking like your don’t side 🤣

[@janne02x]

Honestly these are my favorite videos of yours! You changed my eye make up routine and it's 4732748836284595 times better now! And I totally am going to try your beauty blender at the end of the contouring to blend method. You're so flawless and I so appreciate all your dos and donts keep them coming!

[@bryannamarquez5833]

REALLY NEEDED THIS TODAY THANK YOU SO MUCH CHRISTEN! I have learned so much for your channel!

[@christendominique]

Bryanna Marquez Thank you for being apart of the fam❤️❤️❤️

[@nancynapolitano9747]

I can NEVER get this right I try though I must say I have been watching you for a VERY LONGGG TIME and never really comment but you are truly an inspiration and a TRULY nice person. Good for you Glad you GOT OUT of the BS! You’re too good for that Luv u Christen

[@phampapapa]

Needed this refreshing video after drowning in all the tea

[@katerinabarron9736]

This video was SO SO SO helpful!!!! I have done most of the things on the don't side but I always try to learn. Thank you Christen for helping us look snatched and beautiful!!! you're a life saver!! I love you ❤️❤️❤️

[@sherlynvedra6638]

When she said “I look crazy“ I was like “ wha u mean , u look good than I noticed it and was like oh that’s nothing

[@jenniferrose6770]

I just started doing the light contour. I tried the deep/dark contour for a few months and I never got carded 😂 now I do the natural contour and I get carded 👍🏽

[@DiegoBragg]

JUST SAYING HAPPY 4 mil 😍😍

[@DiegoBragg]

❤️❤️ girl I’m so proud 😢 by tmr or maybe in the night

[@sharitywhitaker5682]

Congrats on 4 million! I’ve been watching since 1 million, and you are my favorite beauty guru, and you are sooo beautiful with and without makeup. 💖🙌🏼

[@sharone7479]

What did you use on your eyes?? Can you do a tut on this eye look?? Loved this video.

[@jeca20]

Sharon Ehrlich gas’s morning

[@gissellegarcia1920]

My new favorite KZbinr!!! ❤️❤️ I love her technique! That’s way more natural!!

[@saraaa__5321]

We’ve all been the ones on the left side at one point or another lol. Not gonna lie 😂

[@laniemcghee9007]

Please do more videos like this!!! Where you talk everything out and reasoning!! It’s so helpful

[@Reail.m]

I love this Christen this video helped plus school is in two weeks this is perfect ❤️😘

[@gaonouyang9971]

This actually helped me so much! Thank you!! I feel like I learned so much from YOU! Especially w everything going on w the beauty community, I love how you're still doing ur own thing and still killin it. Make more dos n donts. Cuz after watching this, you're a really Great teacher !😂❤

[@liliananieto7752]

Your videos are always so interesting 👍🏼 thanx 🤗

[@UnfilteredWV]

The don’t side was me 3 years ago, Oh lawd! Ever since I started watching your channel my makeup game has become SOOOO much better ❤️ Love love LOVE these videos and you!

[@saniamohamed9645]

THANK YOU I NEEDED THIS!! ❤️❤️ I have a similar face shape as well as skin color and most of the youtubers I watch aren't like that so it's harder to follow along so thank you!! you're one of my favorite youtubers and I love you! :)

[@barbara_16]

These and the videos comparing makeup around the world are my favourite! You are so fun to watch.

[@awaismemon8750]

EID MUBARAK❤ And loved your videos💞 Lots of love from Pakistan💞💞

[@sarahsmeltz8503]

You are such an inspiration to me. You the only reason I feel confident about my makeup because u fallow your tips and you always look beautiful

[@sydneyhuynh5494]

I literally only pay attention and use every single one of your tips that you’ve ever had

[@shaniccaetcitty8897]

YOUR A LIFE SAVER CHRISTEN!! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH 😭😭

[@kathycastro1855]

awww I'm late! dang I never saw a notification 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@christendominique]

It’s ok I see you thanks for being apart of my fam ❤️🤗

[@kathycastro1855]

@@christendominique ALWAYS here for some Christen!💪😁

[@Atiern21]

I honestly love the fact that you’re realistically doing the dont’s side in a way that people actually do their makeup, rather than exaggerating it and being ridiculous in a way other KZbinrs do.

[@jazlynntorres6410]

You should do the don’t blend challenge

[@harshitasinha3286]

Christen is ageing like fine wine!!!😍

[@biancacalarco9912]

THUMBS UP FOR FUNKY HAIRLINES HAHAHAH !!!

[@christendominique]

Yes girl!!!

[@mlmartin2922]

Do fiveheads count? Lol

[@dawnbaker991]

I have the funky hairline and the fivehead!! 😂

[@lenarym1238]

I've been watching different makeup tutorials but this channel is so great and i will surely follow the steps, do's and dont's.

[@vickyw.6544]

Love you!!❤️

[@piamessing4730]

Just saying.....you really don't need a lot of make-up. You're beautiful!!! Yes, to lift your spirits and improve confidence, ( maybe !?!?) But you truly are gorgeous. I'm older and the info you're giving, is totally amazing and right. Glad you're teaching people. Just don't forget, how beautiful, underneath it all, you are!! Much love. Be safe and well. 🙂🌻

[@JayJaytheMakeupBoi]

🎶STUN SO STUNNING 🎶

[@summerfelice8524]

This is the best dos and don’ts contouring video I’ve ever watched! So much more detailed and helpful

[@valeriashang8724]

I pray for the day that u notice me

[@christendominique]

I see you boo💕

[@valeriashang8724]

@@christendominique you don't have any idea how much happy you make me ! Thank u

[@SusanaGarcia-lh6ey]

i absolutely adore you!!!!!! xoxo. i’m so glad you brought this series back.

[@Donald_Triumph]

Omg you are so sweet!

[@angelievargas8807]

what i really need thanks for the tutorial i was really having a hard time doing my contour at last you made a video of how to do it right your such an ICON for me i hope you can also make a video on what you bring on your bag when your going to a party so that you can still look fresh if needed a retouch love you so much christen

[@HanaTran]

Omg thank you so muchhhh! This video is sooo helpful for us cuz omfg contouring is just so hard lmao

[@LPEPTS]

I love watching this not over the top girl. Her tutorials are amazing. And she’s so damn pretty 😩

[@eni9021]

can we use a dark cincealer as a cream contour?

[@christendominique]

Yes!!

[@eni9021]

@@christendominique thanks

[@deydey99]

You truly make my makeup routine so much easy, you have no idea! I love your videos, never stop

[@gaby061488]

There is a rule to make up it’s “enhancing your beauty”

[@tatianabarreto6635]

Best beauty influencer out there. I love you christen!!