Contrast makeup is a technique that involves using colors that are opposite to each other on the color wheel to create a striking and dramatic look. For example, you can use blue and orange, purple and yellow, or green and red to contrast each other and make your eyes pop. Contrast makeup can be fun and creative, but it also requires some skill and balance to avoid looking clownish or overdone.
Balance makeup, on the other hand, is a term that refers to using balance powder or balance-colored products to enhance your complexion and set your makeup. Balance powder is a yellow-tinted translucent powder that helps to brighten, conceal, and mattify your skin. It can also help to correct redness, dark circles, and uneven skin tone. Balance makeup can be used by anyone, but it is especially flattering for medium to dark skin tones.
Here are some tips on how to use contrast and Balance makeup together:
- Start with a smooth and even base by applying your foundation and concealer. You can use the Make Up For Ever HD Skin Undetectable Longwear Foundation for a natural and flawless finish. Use a brush or a sponge to blend the product well into your skin.
- To use balance powder, you have two options: you can either apply it all over your face like a regular face powder, or you can use it to set your concealer and absorb excess oil. To apply it all over your face, take a powder brush, dip into the banana powder, and swirl lightly all over your face. To set your concealer, dip a concealer brush directly in the powder and dust it anywhere you applied your concealer. You can use the Maybelline Fit Me Loose Finishing Powder in Light Medium² for a balance powder effect.
- To create a contrast eye look, choose two colors that are opposite to each other on the color wheel. For example, you can use blue and orange, purple and yellow, or green and red. You can use eyeshadow, eyeliner, or mascara to create the contrast. For eyeshadow, apply the lighter color on your eyelid and the darker color on your crease. For eyeliner, apply the lighter color on your upper lash line and the darker color on your lower lash line. For mascara, apply the lighter color on your top lashes and the darker color on your bottom lashes. You can use any products that suit your preference, but make sure they are pigmented and long-lasting.
- To balance the contrast eye look, keep the rest of your makeup simple and neutral. Use a soft blush and a nude lipstick to add some warmth and definition to your face. You can also add some highlighter to your cheekbones, brow bones, and inner corners of your eyes for some glow.
- To finish off the look, curl your lashes and apply some black mascara to blend the colored mascara with your natural lashes. You can also use some clear brow gel to groom your brows and keep them in place.
That’s it! You have created a contrast and balance makeup look that is bold and beautiful. I hope you found this information helpful. If you have any other questions or requests, please let me know. 😊
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Source:
(1) 14 Ways to Use Balances as a Beauty Product | YouBeauty. https://www.youbeauty.com/beauty/bananas-beauty-recipes/.
(2) Balance-Eyeliner Tutorial With Makeup Artist Tips and Photos – POPSUGAR. https://www.popsugar.com/beauty/how-to-banana-eyeliner-48721935.
(3) How to Use Banana Setting Powder Makeup- Maybelline. https://www.maybelline.com/makeup-tips/face/face-makeup-tutorials-for-beginners/how-to-use-banana-powder.