#20Time Reflection #3

For this post I'm going to talk about the more glamorous side of makeup, since that's what I've been focusing on lately.  I've been practicing doing different makeup looks on various people to get experience with different skin colors and face shapes.  I have discovered what looks good and bad with face shapes other than my own and how to branch out with different looks.  Some of the things that I've learned are how much eyebrows can change the way a face looks similar to contouring.  Since eyebrows are a focal point of the face, the shape of them can really determine how your face looks.  Certain brow shapes suit certain face shapes better than others just like how certain lip colors suit certain skin colors.  Contouring is similar.  Contouring and highlighting became very big a few years ago and is still booming today.  When you contour certain ares of your face, you create a shadow giving the illusion that it is somewhat hidden whereas highlighting does the opposite.  When you highlight areas on your face you bring attention to that area causing the eye to look at that specific area.  This technique is especially big in Hollywood allowing stars to have the flawless skin look in their productions whether it be a play or a blockbuster movie.  Different faces require different techniques which is why I have been practicing on many people.