How to Contour + Highlight YOUR Face Shape

[@christyw6019]

Every single one of your "How to ____" videos is a free masterclass on makeup and YT does not appreciate you enough

[@AlexandraAnele]

😭🙌🏼🙏🏼

[@christyw6019]

Alexandra Anele I love you Alex!! Thank you so much for evolving my makeup game 😩😭🥺🥺

[@rawveganmangolover]

Yes!!!

[@EarthAlien2.0]

Christy W seriously, I’m taking notes as a working makeup artist!

[@christyw6019]

Emily Boling that’s dedication right there

[@isaackent2355]

I cannot believe the artistic talent, the depth of knowledge, the fine detail of your clear conscious awareness of how you apply makeup.

[@AlexandraAnele]

Well, first of all I always appreciate you comments. But this has to be one of the great compliments ever. Cause when I'm filming it doesn't feel clear at all 😂

[@isaackent2355]

@@AlexandraAnele Trust me your videos flow seamlessly and are full of accomplishable results through your practical approach and easy to follow guidance :)

[@isism7404]

Right shes got such eloquence, I can tell she knows what she's talking about!

[@PSL_Lover2024]

You're such a smart women I love it!!!

[@ashleykephart8555]

Totally agree! Just found her channel and love it so much!

[@artaokohvan]

i like how she just like goes straight into the point and it’s not like edited like with music and bubbles and stuff.Its rlly like...calming??

[@swesttttt]

Arta okohvan It’s like the opposite of Jackie Aina

[@zarrowthehorse]

you seem rlly like...unsure??

[@nzingahoney]

Yup i love that❤

[@jodecijammillinghaus3743]

All that product she’s sacrificing for us, she must really want us looking snatched 👌🏽❤️ I appreciate!

[@AlexandraAnele]

😂 I’m here for you ❤️

[@wasilewskawasil]

Wtf

[@orkasmus]

ok believe it or not, I saw this video yesterday and tried this technique here (for my faceshape, more like oval) + your nose contour techique today and I got compliment from a stranger for how pretty I look (like in real life) FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE wtf!!! thank you haha!

[@ghostsheet777]

Omg that's so awesome girl!!!!

[@erinnirre]

Mara Oliver why?

[@wasilewskawasil]

Which country..?

[@isaackent2355]

I love the absolute refusal of you to start your videos the way everyone else starts their videos haha

[@mereiam]

You+ally art taught me more about makeup than all of KZbin. Everyone is trying to look the same now

[@Lee1oominA1]

Maryam Bangura Same! They are my two favorites and they’re very informative

[@RoseTheOver70MakeupArtist]

That was absolutely unique I am pretty darn old and with a sunken in face and sunken in eyes that was such a big help I'm going to start putting light colors in those sunken in places thank you so much so great video all of yours are💟

[@PigeoneerToy]

Yes, Aly Art is also amazing!

[@esther4482]

right, everyones just doing the same makeup looks and using the same techniques without trying to make it individual to them and their features...i really want makeup to enhance and work with what I already have

[@ihelmo]

Yes exactly!!! Everyone's just blindly following trends, the whole lifted eyes, big lips not going to be flattering for everyone😕

[@KateGoesFirst]

i think beauty gurus nowadays say : ' you need to use this product to achieve this look.' but what the people actually need is: ' I can show you HOW to achieve a look.' . And this is what this girl is doing. No special product, no high end fashion, just information, skill and knowledge transfer. I'm absolutely in love

[@keeyawnainspires]

Went to beauty school and learned almost nothing except to set your makeup and some special effects makeup. I should’ve just gave you my tuition because I have learned so much. So, excited to try makeup on diff face shapes now

[@elizabethwoodyard5498]

@Mara Oliver Many beauty schools only touch a small portion and cover what they need to for you to pass state tests. Which is really sad since a good amount of money goes into it and we're not really taught that much.

[@briannaex8627]

@@elizabethwoodyard5498 youtube is your new beauty school now

[@elizabethwoodyard5498]

@@briannaex8627 lol no kidding, I remember the professors would give us time to watch KZbin videos to learn that way instead, but I am not complaining 😂

[@seanian8986]

I've always had a hard time figuring out what my face shape even is

[@vic_cresss]

Sean Ian I think you have a medium heart shape 🤔 maybe? Idk

[@jessicalmao6536]

Sean Ian same

[@clarissamck]

You and me both!

[@samanthacruz6135]

Sean Ian ME TOO

[@jennaedinger]

Look at yourself in the mirror and trace the outside of your face on the mirror with a dry erase marker! That helped me

[@isabelle8295]

I just want to thank you for posting true tutorials. Vs people claiming it’s a tutorial but really it’s trying new makeup and doing the same exact thing every time.

[@drexyspivey]

Shannon Doe giiirrrll...yes! ditto

[@HD-eu3zg]

One of THE most underrated KZbinrs ever honestly. You're so detailed yet so easy to follow. Thanks so much sis ❤️

[@ivetam4001]

You're a breath of fresh air! We all started watching tutorials to learn this stuff but got caught up in drama and tea, and it's nice to just sit back and actually learn for once.

[@savannahknight2091]

I recently found your channel and I can’t stop watching! Not only are you so freaking funny, but you’re very smart about makeup techniques. 🙌🏼❤️

[@AlexandraAnele]

😭 Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️

[@elizabethferdinand8553]

Don't forget beautiful...

[@AlexandraAnele]

@@elizabethferdinand8553 Oh stop, you flirt 😘😂

[@samanthacruz6135]

Savannah Knight YES I just started watching her and subscribed for the same reasons! Lol every little comment is so funny . But she’s super smart and talented! I’m so entertained!! 💖🙌🏼🔥

[@jysk713]

I love how normal you speak! Like you're talking to a friend, instead of your "audience" Thanks for sharing your tips 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Graenolf]

I don’t know if this comment is going to make sense, and I hope you don’t take this the wrong way, but I’m actually a fan of your videos. Like good job but that’s just my opinion.

[@AlexandraAnele]

You're such a dick

[@Shophiamondar2]

I’m so confused lol

[@ruchakshatriya2173]

@@Shophiamondar2 😆😆 @graenolf is her brother.

[@rocker76m88]

@@ruchakshatriya2173 😂😂

[@しょーん-v7r]

not gonna lie, he had me at the first half

[@notaharlequin]

You are literally the beauty tutorial guru I’ve been waiting years for! You are such an amazing communicator and your examples are so helpful. Thank you so much!

[@noot4111]

That contour shade you are using is so perfect for you it literally looks like a shadow!

[@ItsmeDelilah-b]

I'm very self conscious about my face.im 63 year's old.im quite fascinated by the way you have demonstrated how to contour different facial shapes..I'm going to try this technique myself.thank you for making this video.

[@joannaoconnor9418]

Can I just thank you for starting your recordings without your makeup on. You are a beautiful young woman with a beautifully ‘normal’ face. As someone with BDD, it makes me feel so ugly when I’m constantly bombarded with images of impossibly perfect people (clearly not natural). You are helping people in more ways than you can imagine and possibly intended. Thank you from my heart to yours 🙏❤️

[@nikolateslaize]

I just closed my Pinterest tab because I got bored while I was searching for countouring (all the pins are same) then opened YT and saw your video. Now I'm going to erase all my cheeks and jaw. Thank you'

[@BlessicaBlimpson]

So incredibly helpful! I’ve watched/read so many contouring tutorials since the first ABH contour palette came out and no one has broken it down by actual face AREAS. It’s actually helpful and made me finally “get” what’s right for my own unique face shape. Also wanted to thank you for all the fair olive skin videos, I’m not olive but my sister is and has always had a hard time figuring out her “witchy” undertones as she calls them 😂

[@AlexandraAnele]

😂 That's a good way to describe it. So glad this vid has helped! ❤️

[@tawnycluff8365]

I adore you. You're so genuine and I love your subtle humor.

[@dohyonie8062]

I remember people with different face shapes contouring the same because Kim Kardashian made it a trend or something. Super helpful! Luv u 👶🏻😘

[@emmaturnermusic]

Can’t believe it’s taken KZbin this long to recommend your channel! 😱 Thank you for taking the time to entertain and educate us with your beauty tips! Instant subscribe! 😍❤️💄

[@demimarch3586]

PLEASE CONTINUE THESE "HOW TO'S!!!! "

[@JB-jg9gg]

every time you post I have one less reason to cry

[@AlexandraAnele]

😭 this comment thooooooo

[@pearl6198]

I didn't do make up for a long time and decided to renew my knowledge but almost all I can find is tutorials for some looks without normal explanations. So glad I found this channel

[@alyssadelalla5635]

I love how real you are! Most beauty KZbinrs put on a fake voice or personality, but you are so expressive and honest! Definitely subscribed! I love how detailed and helpful this video is 💕

[@kalynnkallweit7940]

Coming from an art background, This is by FAR, THE Best explanation of what contouring does and why that I have ever seen.

[@jennareynolds6589]

Honestly. This. Is. Everything. Yes def extremely helpful. I’ve gotten so tired of extreme vagueness and no being able to find any thing that is actually teaching in depth, love this

[@tkb6322]

Helpful?! Like others have said this was a damn masterclass! I am 51 years old and I have watched a lot of contour videos and this was by far the most helpful.

[@elisedubois6308]

By far the most helpful video I’ve seen in the 12 years I’ve been watching beauty KZbin. Well done!! Now I understand how to work my heart shaped face better 🥰

[@AlexandraAnele]

😭🙏🏼 So glad it's helped ❤️

[@hannahmaricongripaldon7245]

U are so amazing. Like seriously. The best make up tutorial I've ever seen. Please don't stop making this 🥺😭.

[@itsjustdianagreen]

This is by far the most informative video I've seen regarding contouring. I'm subscribing!! 😍 now checking out the rest of your videos 😊 XO.

[@AlexandraAnele]

😭 Thanks babe! ❤️

[@dianagarcia555]

I love how you get straight to the point. Not unnecessary talking about your life 🤷🏽.. As well as explaining the differences along with showing ❤

[@mckenzietucker802]

Girl I LOVE your videos, especially when you teach!!! I don’t want a 2 min video. I want details. I want all the info I can soak up from you!! Please keep giving us educational videos!!! From basics, to some Pat McGrath eye looks!!! Please, please, please!!! And thank you!! Your videos DO HELP!!! And they ARE GOOD!!! 😘😘😘😘

[@vutekoaalu4188]

5 years of YT beauty gurus didn't teach me this much that you taught me in 1 hour, gurl you deserve millions of subs ❤

[@elvitaas3068]

You: "I dont know if it's helpful" Me: IT IS HELPFUL!!! I like that you really teach how to do it personally, not just saying things for every face uniformly like: "use contour and draw 3 on your face" like that is what I've known for years, without really knowing "WHY?"

[@bubbles-oo2th]

I've finally found the BESTEST! makeup teacher in this lady ..🤗 no confusing makeup language just straight forward and direct and totally gorgeous 💗

[@carlinkag2525]

Her at 6:18 : "Does that make sense?" Me: *nods*

[@nurulainnabbila2775]

Lol

[@Obnoxiousxalien]

We have super similar faceshapes so I'm rly excited watching ur videos. My cheeks r just a lil fuller when I smile is all

[@KateCompton1]

This is so awesome to watch! I just love how you can do all the different face shapes and I actually saw them change your face just as you explained... you are so beautiful Alex.. love your videos ❤️👏🏻❤️👏🏻❤️👏🏻❤️

[@sparkledarling7629]

To be honest, this is the best contour explanation video I have seen and it helps me so much🙊 I just started to try to contour and now I know a lot more, thank you

[@torraclark3412]

This is bloody amazing, wish I had seen this video years and years ago! You are genuinely the best beauty guru to follow and so inclusive with the things you teach x

[@ElDrom_Belle]

This has been the best contour guide I've seen by far. I have a diamond face shape which is narrow at the temples, really wide cheeks and ultra small jawline. All the other contour guides just shows one type of contouring, which accentuates my problem areas. So I always feel intimidated by the idea of contouring. This is really helpful. Thanks And to the point

[@chloemurphy9909]

“I like to contour my double chin” 😶 GIRL WHERE

[@thescarletflower]

I followed your tips today and OH MY GOD! it transformed my face... you are so right.. every face is different and every makeup artist I watched has a thin long face with a small nose and amazing cheekbones, and whenever I try to follow their tutorials with my round face and knobby nose I look ridiculous ... but I did not know better, now thanks to you I do know better ...love you

[@gootsycollins3046]

I just discovered your channel and I have to say im so happy to get ACTUAL REAL MAKEUP TIPS!! along with Robert welsh Wayne Goss you are now another favorite 😚..this video helped ALOT!! Merci 👍🏾😚

[@DomoLovesNina]

i seriously love you. you're clearly very knowledgeable about makeup, and you're doing a great job educating us!! i appreciate it so much because, you're not only showing and doing, but explaining why it's significant to do this and that. thank you :') edit: also i love your voice and i think you're very pretty with and without makeup! your videos makes it feel like i'm talking to a friend.

[@musubimondays8470]

I'm just liking everyone else's comments as if this is my video and I'm thankful for the comments🤣 But seriously I love how straight to the point your videos are, and especially your personality and goofiness. It's refreshing 😌

[@jindoratheexplorer3678]

If there was an exam on makeup, i would love to have her as my teacher. She makes everything seem so easy and explains it so well!!!!

[@drexyspivey]

thank you so much for creating videos that actually teach us something about makeup. it reminds me of the beginning of the beauty youtubers... when it wasnt all reviews, sponsored posts and collabs, but actual tutorials. thank you!

[@ashleysneverendingtbr]

This is what I’ve been looking for in every makeup video I’ve ever watched. Thank you!

[@daphnebasset940]

I never miss your videos. I’ve learned a LOT!

[@odalysmiroslavamaldonadova1406]

I have never looked so beautiful in my entire life!!! This is so life changing, thank you so much!!

[@Livinglifewithmaegan]

i love how ur vids give new information and doesn’t repeat anything! And you’re very aware of ur viewers and u really tailor many peoples problems

[@anaxocgrahm]

I can finally learn makeup! For someone that has ADD this is priceless!!!! You get to the point and actually show us how! Thank you! 💕 just found your channel! 🙏🏻😊

[@LisaMFischer]

Awesome contour video! This is the first contour tutorial that has taught me how I should contour my face. You are a wonderful teacher. You are very helpful and I look forward to watching more of your videos! ❤❤❤

[@alexandranicoleleano8106]

First ever makeup artist that I can understand :< been watching your vids since last night and I can't stop 💖 we have the same first name too ❤️ YT needs to appreciate u more :(((

[@JennyLouRN]

Finally, a tutorial for contouring a very narrow face!! I have never been able to follow standard contouring tutorials, and have instead instinctively done mine like you describe - a small dark contour straight along my cheekbone, and emphasizing light colors along my jaw. Thank you for this.

[@sayrewilkin9372]

Me: Usually hates when anyone drops compliments about themselves and feels internally compelled to squinty-eye judge. Alexandra Anele seriously just so genuine and likable: "I have a tiny cute face" Me: Aww yeah, you do! :)

[@tyeyeyeter]

I love how you get to the point of the video right away. No frills and filler, just quality. Don't have to skip a 5 min "intro" 😂😍

[@joannaj66]

Bless, this is the best contouring video out there holy hell. Thank you!!!

[@AlexandraAnele]

🙌🏼 Hope it helps! ❤️❤️❤️

[@SarahTrindadet]

this video is exactly what I needed, it´s PERFECT. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us

[@mink5251]

I’m obsessed with your channel. I have pale olive skin and a heart shaped face so it’s SO hard to find tutorials and products that work for me Not enough youtubers that I can relate to 😩

[@jenniferjohnson7277]

Omg I needed this! You have helped me so much so thank you. You are a life saver! Don't ever hesitate to post this type of video because you do help. I know this 39 year old beginner appreciates it.

[@gavie2012]

One of the hardest parts of contouring my face evenly is that the left side of my jaw is bigger than the right so ya girl is STRUGGLING

[@Durka-Durka]

Is it because you chew more on one side?

[@chuvst3r]

@@Durka-Durka interesting theory, im not entirely sure if chewing affects your facial muscle but it is plausible

[@icecarrion]

I have never understood makeup nor had interest in it until quarantine hit and you’re just absolutely one of my favorite channels to watch. Straightforward, relatable, and absolutely informative. I’m ready to look much pulled together, thanks to you!

[@MoDro281]

You’re so well versed.. You don’t need to rely on the habit of “if that makes sense?” after every valid idea. It’s self-deprecating and undermines your worthy points.. It’s okay to own what you know, especially when you’re sharing your own experience. My first year as a nurse, I’d end every statement speaking to patients like that.. “It’s usually easier to eat soup with a spoon, instead of a fork.. If that makes sense?” Or even to my higher ups.. “I needed to piggyback that, so he didn’t his bowels, if that makes sense?” Sis, it makes sense to you, and you did your diligence, then that’s why we’re all watching. Be your sassy and brassy self

[@haleyyheatherr725]

I honestly feel like of all the make up artists I have watched your channel is the best channel on how to do make up because people are so vague in expressing how various looks work but you are able to communicate clearly and thoroughly.

[@ML-mm3gj]

Love your videos! You are so right; everything start at getting to know your face shape and then, determine what areas you want to bring out and the ones needing to be unseen or blurred. As an artist you have that knowledge in your inner being; for us we need a lot of teaching; so thank you Alex! 🥰

[@AlexandraAnele]

😭 thank you love! I hope this helps! ❤️

[@raglande]

Thank you SO MUCH for teaching me how to paint *MY FACE*, not how to copy a person's technique who has little or no resemblance to me. THANK YOU.

[@mayelamartinez2911]

Giiiirl! This is sooooo freaking helpful!! You’re the best 💕

[@ShannonMarie1923]

You are SO incredible at explaining this in detail. You have changed my life and my self esteem. I truly wish you could do makeup at least once. Thank you for helping us beginners out there that need help understanding this process in more depth and detail. ❤️

[@GiovannaParanhos]

I just found this channel and we have a similar face shape, eye shape and skin tone. My life just became 200% easier

[@ulrikaglingborn4999]

This is, by far, the most helpful contour video I've seen! I have (for me) a very hard face to contour, and I can't relate to other people's faces and videos. I know this is 1 year old so I get if you don't see this comment. But thank you so much!!! (Sorry for my grammar, English is not my first language).

[@shade247]

I used to do this every day. Thing is...make up fades throughout the day unless you think about it constantly and touch it up constantly 😂 so when you don’t have the time for that...well, one minute you got some killer cheekbones and an hour later...you’re an egg again hahah

[@jglaspy2161]

I love how in-depth you go with the principles of art. As a fellow art/graphic design major, I looooove this approach. It's accurate and well explained!

[@Camilasolleiva]

This is THE BEST contouring video I’ve seen. Thank you for your time and work👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@AlexandraAnele]

😭 thank you so much babe! ❤️❤️❤️

[@J_young_824]

It makes sense not all "how to contour guide" applies to all face shape. Contouring is about understanding your face anatomy on point! 😍😍😍 Thank you!!!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@fernandamaria1414]

I always get confused about my face shape. Sometimes i think is heart shape, and sometimes i is kinda round but with a square vibe on the sides😅. So i do the less contouring cause i think it might look weird if i do to much.

[@katesolo7224]

Everything is so thought through. The best tutorials I've seen in years. They made me want to start making up as I finally understood how to do it on my face. Thank you for what you're doing.

[@itstricezi]

weird question: if i really like my forehead shape, would it look weird if i just contoured only my cheekbones and jawline and just didn't touch my forehead at all??

[@bacdvg]

I think you could just use it very closely to hairline just to harmonise the colour and shades of your face:)

[@ValerieBleak]

I've always wondered this too

[@gucciashtray]

i would add a touch of bronzer like bacdvg g said close to your hairline, it will just add some dimension and pull it all together without changing your forehead shape

[@FIZZGIG-RARF]

This is seriously one of the best contouring videos I've seen. Excellent explanation and demonstration of how the whole concept works. Just... love your videos!!!

[@giannapaese33]

I don’t mind watching the ads for her

[@maureengutmann4937]

Hell yeah it was helpful!! I've been trying to contour my face for the longest time, but it just wasn't working. I've watched hours of YT, but every time I tried to follow the tips I just came away from the experience depressed; I was just too incompetent with make up, stupid, un-teachable. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I can learn! After this video I tried one more time following your very easy to understand, logical, reasoned explanations, and DAMN - I felt sooo pretty! First time I ever felt that way w/ contour. I bow to your greatness!

[@butwhydoIhaveto]

“I mean, it is warped! F*ck mirrors” is perfect. Thanks for this. I am old and have never known how to do any of this

[@RonnieVae]

Your content is absolute 🥇 and the level of quality is so hard to come by in the rest of the YT beauty community. Thank you for continuing to share your knowledge with us!

[@vitpac9840]

Finally, a non ditsy "oh ma gawd welcome back to my like totally cool channel, like um, I love you all like um so much AND WITHOUT FURTHER A'DO LET'S JUMP RIGHT IN" make up channel. Thought this day would never come. So glad to also have not heard "Tap off the excess" every 3 seconds.

[@SSolemn]

You are one of the best examples of a true makeup ARTIST, all the theory applied in a very virtuoso and perfectionist way to human face. Thank you ✨

[@andreaduranova5938]

„So this is how you make your forehead look smaller" Me: laughs in bangs

[@helenbarlow6484]

This was incredibly helpful. Like I get the basics but it's great to see different applications on the one face and the explanation with it.

[@technickolors]

at 1:01 when you try to push your hair back lol, me after i had long hair and cut it short

[@reeselozeron]

I literally watch everything on youtube except for makeup tutorials because I get so bored and confused by them. I've always wanted to learn more but my attention span is non existent. I just found your channel and you are AMAZING! I feel like my cool friend is teaching me, seriously this is the best!

[@cristina-hx9gq]

finally i was tired of lookin like a potatoe

[@rachelrush9612]

Super helpful! It was cool watching your face change as you applied and removed the contour and highlight!!! I love your videos!!!

[@AlexandraAnele]

😘❤️

[@lizdavis4059]

This was super helpful. I have a bunch of female friends with different shaped faces that always want me to do their makeup and its been a struggle. Now I feel like I'll be able to do a better job!

[@katherine5782]

I searched heart shape face makeup and KZbin transcripted you saying “I have a heart shape face” and I’m so glad you came up ❤ ur so good at explaining with just enough detail

[@cmelnik6567]

thank you so much 🧡 after watching this i actually feel more confident about the principles behind doing makeup better for *my face* ...this was beyond helpful to me