The Curvy FashionistaThe Curvy FashionistaThe Curvy Fashionista
Notification Show More
Aa
  • News
    News
    Looking the the latest plus size fashion and industry news around designers, influencers, and community happenings? Your plus size media publisher has you covered with…
    Show More
    Top News
    Duo Boots Giveaway on The Curvy Fashionista
    #TCFTurns5 Giveaway: Step into Style With the Duo Boots Giveaway!
    10 years ago
    Big Fig MattressXTCFStyle Expo
    Big Fig Mattress Giveaway!!!
    4 years ago
    Celebrating 200k FB Fans- It is a Spring #TCFStyle Giveaway with Simply Be!
    Celebrating 200k FB Fans- It is a Spring #TCFStyle Giveaway with Simply Be!
    10 years ago
    Latest News
    TCTurns15! Celebrate with Us with a City Chic Giveaway!
    2 months ago
    Felicity is back with her 5th Felicity Hayward x Playful Promises Collection!
    2 months ago
    TCFTurns15: We are Giving Away 15 Gift Cards in this Eloquii Giveaway!
    2 months ago
    Meet Keia Bounds, the Costume Designer Behind All THOSE Looks on “Survival of the Thickest”
    3 months ago
  • Style
    Style
    Yes, plus size style options exist and we are here to share the latest style finds, news, updates, and plus size style tips & tricks…
    Show More
    Top News
    Plus size woman Walking
    LETS TALK: Design Elements in Plus Size Clothes that KILL ME.
    11 years ago
    Duo Boots Giveaway on The Curvy Fashionista
    #TCFTurns5 Giveaway: Step into Style With the Duo Boots Giveaway!
    10 years ago
    Celebrating 200k FB Fans- It is a Spring #TCFStyle Giveaway with Simply Be!
    Celebrating 200k FB Fans- It is a Spring #TCFStyle Giveaway with Simply Be!
    10 years ago
    Latest News
    Before You Start Shopping for Fall, Check Out These 5 Fall Plus Size Shopping Tips!
    3 weeks ago
    The Nina Sharae Experience is dripping with sexy, plus size swimwear
    2 months ago
    Felicity is back with her 5th Felicity Hayward x Playful Promises Collection!
    2 months ago
    If You’re Still Looking for a Fun Plus Size Bathing Suit, Hilary Macmillan Swimwear Has Got You Covered!
    3 months ago
  • Shopping
    Shopping
    Wondering where to find specific plus size clothing items for that special occasion or need? The best plus size shopping finds are here. We’ve done…
    Show More
    Top News
    Plus size woman Walking
    LETS TALK: Design Elements in Plus Size Clothes that KILL ME.
    11 years ago
    Spring #TCFStyle Giveaway with Hips and Curves
    Celebrating 200k FB Fans- It is a Spring #TCFStyle Giveaway with Hips and Curves!
    10 years ago
    Valentine’s Day Curvy Couture Plus Size Lingerie Giveaway
    A Valentine’s Day Curvy Couture Plus Size Lingerie Giveaway
    10 years ago
    Latest News
    3 Plus Size Apps That Will Up Your Confidence
    1 week ago
    Felicity is back with her 5th Felicity Hayward x Playful Promises Collection!
    2 months ago
    Here’s Where to Find the Perfect Hats for Big Heads Big Hair for the Summer!
    3 months ago
    Steal the Spotlight in one of these 15 Must Have Plus Size Little Black Dresses for the Summer!
    3 months ago
  • Wellness
    Wellness
    Let’s talk about self-care, self-love, body image, and related topics to wellness and life as a plus size person!
    Show More
    Top News
    Torrid's Feature of Tiffany from On The Fatwalk
    The Enabling of Self Loathers and Shame – A Facebook Observation of Torrid
    12 years ago
    Rescue Stress relief
    Finding My Own Rescue Remedy & Taking Better Care of Myself…
    7 years ago
    Meeting my father and his/my family
    Staring into His Eyes for the First Time- Meeting my Father
    10 years ago
    Latest News
    Is Weed Yoga Really Worth It? We Tried it and Found Out!
    1 week ago
    5 Plus Size Pregnancy Myths To Watch Out For When You’re Expecting
    2 weeks ago
    The Labor Day Sales Our Plus Size Editors Are Shopping (And What They’re Looking For)
    4 weeks ago
    Behind the BMI: A History and Why The AMA is Discouraging its Use
    2 months ago
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle
    There is so much more to a plus size fashion lover and we are highlighting the various topics from plus size celebrity fashion and style,…
    Show More
    Top News
    Open Letter Tim Gunn
    An Open Letter: Dear Tim Gunn, Let’s Make It Work
    10 years ago
    2017 MTV Move & TV Awards, chrissy metz, plus size celebrity
    ‘I Wear What I Want, When I Want’: Chrissy Metz Slays In Red at the 2017 MTV Movie & TV Awards
    6 years ago
    25 women of color e1615188552216
    25 Women Of Color Who Paved The Way for Body Positivity & Plus Size Fashion
    3 years ago
    Latest News
    3 Plus Size Apps That Will Up Your Confidence
    1 week ago
    Is Weed Yoga Really Worth It? We Tried it and Found Out!
    1 week ago
    How Coco Chanel Helped Me Stay True to My Plus Size Self in Paris
    2 months ago
    6 Tips for Raising Children (and Yourself) in a Body Positive Environment
    3 months ago
  • Shop TCF
Search TCF
More
  • Events
    • TCFStyle Brunch Series
  • Curvy & Plus Size Fashion Resources
  • About The Curvy Fashionista
  • Advertising
  • Contact
© 2008- 2023 · by TCFStyle Media · All Rights Reserved ·
Reading: TCFBeauty: All about that Contour
Aa
The Curvy FashionistaThe Curvy Fashionista
  • News
  • Style
  • Shopping
  • Wellness
  • Lifestyle
  • Shop TCF
Search TCF
  • About
  • News
  • Style
  • Shopping
  • Wellness
  • Beauty
  • Lifestyle
  • Write for TCF
  • Contact
Sign In Sign In
Follow US
  • Login
  • Community Guidelines
  • Style Star Ambassadors
  • TCFStyle Influencer Network
  • Advertise With Us
  • Contact
© 2008- 2021 · by TCFStyle Media · All Rights Reserved ·
Makeup

TCFBeauty: All about that Contour

Guest Blogger
Last updated: 03/31/2015
By Guest Blogger 6 Min Read
Share
face shapes art 800x4501 1
Table of Contents
So, let’s start with the face shape!A Few Contouring Steps!Let’s Talk Product!! Powder PalettesCREAM PalettesTOOLS of the TRADEWhen I Contour:Our Favorite Contouring Tutorial!

Hey girls it’s Sugar! Lately I have been kind of obsessed with learning new ways to contour my makeup! With all the new Contouring palettes available and all the amazing information out there, like YouTube videos, Pinterest boards, Articles, Instagram Hashtags, Twitter Feeds,  Beauty Blogs etc.  I decided to make a guide for us fuller figured and fuller faced gals. When I think of a stunning plus beauty, I think of TESS HOLLIDAY!!

Isn’t she so gorge!!! So much so, I had to draw her!

Whether you are the girl who wants to bring out the cheekbones or play up the jawline, for some of us, our goal is to basically have a little fun and feel a bit more confident when we walk out the door. And guess what? Contouring is not just for the pros anymore!!! I have done the research and I’m here to help!

So, let’s start with the face shape!

We have 6 basic Face shapes: just imagine these shapes fuller!

face-shapes-art-800x4501

  • Oval: versatile, slightly wider cheeks, gentle narrow forehead and jaw
  • Square/Rectangle: Angular lines with forehead, cheeks and jaw equal width.
  • Heart: widest at forehead, narrows down to jaw
  • Round: Softer angles with wider cheekbones, forehead and jaw
  • Oblong: pretty straight in it’s shape, cheeks, forehead and jaw all similar length
  • Diamond: narrow forehead and jaw, cheekbones the widest point usually high and defined, considered the rarest face shape

A Few Contouring Steps!

The first step for beginners is to start with a powder form of contouring, think Bronzer!! Intermediate and experts can go straight for the big guns aka cream contouring palettes. Make sure you stock up on your faves or play around with a few palettes!  Nobody wants to run to the store before work or a big meeting for that one makeup essential!

4ce0ffa08ac5398ba3f61dcc6849c366

CONTOUR GUIDE: via Pinterest

This Contouring by Face Shape guide is a nice chart to reference if your just beginning.

Note: Oblong is not in the option because you only have to contour your chin if you wish. I basically decided I wish i had an oblong face once I read that!! I have a round face so just imagine all the contour I need! LOL!

Let’s Talk Product!!

There are way more new contouring palettes in powder and cream form than there has ever been available to the public!! Remember when only your favorite youtube makeup celebs had access to the best makeup products!! We can all be makeup experts now thanks to a few new awesome Palettes that JUST came out!

 Powder Palettes

Kat Von D Shade + Light Contour Palette  available at Sephora(46.00)

Too Faced Cocoa Contour Chiseled to Perfection  available at Sephora(40.00)

CREAM Palettes

Anastasia Contour Cream Kit Palette available at Sephora(40.00)

Coastal Scents Professional Camouflage Concealer Palette available on amazon(12.99)

 

TOOLS of the TRADE

available at ULTA (8.99) and The Beauty Blender available at Sephora (19.95)

My Favorite tools for contouring have to be  real techniques brush and the Beauty blender.  The Brush I use for powder products, and the Beauty blender for cream products. My favorite thing about both products is that they were created by Makeup Artists!! Samantha Chapman has the line of real techniques brushes, and ReAnn, one of Hollywood’s hottest makeup Artists created the Beauty Blender.  The beauty blender comes in normal size and minis!  The beauty blender originally was only available at the original website, and now you can just run to your local Sephora for lovely in store options, or order online!!

When I Contour:

IN A RUSH: Blush Brush and Bronzer
When I am in a rush I tend to use a bronzer to contour and I use a blush brush made for contouring.

TIME TO SPARE: Beauty Blender mini and cream contour
On the day’s I have more time I use my beauty blender mini with my contour cream a few shades darker.

Our Favorite Contouring Tutorial!

As an artist I see the face, pre-makeup, as an almost blank canvas in which we can totally create our own features!!

I am always inspired when I see a fellow plus size women do her own makeup on camera for all to see and learn! Here is a super helpful YouTube tutorial on contouring from the one and only Plus size Celebrity Makeup Artist Priscilla Ono, make sure to turn your volume up it’s a little low in the vid.

Watch Priscilla do makeup in one of her ONOBEAUTY pro tutorials on a gorgeous gal here

What do you think? Do you have a favorite tool or tip when it comes to contouring? Share Your Favorite Contouring Makeup And Tools In The Comments!!!

xo Sugar

Guest Blogger via Tormented Sugar

TAGGED: Beauty Beat, beauty trends
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Email Copy Link Print
Leave a comment Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Latest News

plus size light skinned woman with shoulder length brown hair looking at a phone holding a debit card
Fashion

3 Plus Size Apps That Will Up Your Confidence

You May Also Enjoy

Beauty

The Labor Day Sales Our Plus Size Editors Are Shopping (And What They’re Looking For)

Micah Gause By Micah Gause
Christian Louboutin Beauty Advent Calendars 24-Piece Makeup & Fragrance Set
Makeup

20 of the Best Beauty Advent Calendars That Will Help You Countdown to the Holidays In Style

Team TCF By Team TCF
featuremakeup1
Makeup

Need Halloween Beauty Inspo? Watch These Plus Size Halloween Beauty Tutorials!

Team TCF By Team TCF
makeup brushes pink
Beauty

The 5 Makeup Brushes You’ll Need For A Flawless Face

Lydia Marie By Lydia Marie
Galentine's Day Glam Made Easy With These 6 Products
Beauty

Galentine’s Day Glam Made Easy With These 6 Products

Lydia Marie By Lydia Marie
Black women owned business: Skin By Brownlee
Beauty

5 Black Women Owned Indie Brands to Shop and Support This Holiday Season

Lydia Marie By Lydia Marie
  • News
  • Style
  • Shopping
  • Wellness
  • Lifestyle
  • Shop TCF
  • Events
  • Get Featured
  • Plus Size Resources
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclosure Policy
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Contribute
  • Subscribe
  • Contact
Instagram Facebook-f Twitter Pinterest Youtube
© 2008- 2023 · by TCFStyle Media · All Rights Reserved ·
The Curvy Fashionista Logo
Welcome Back!

Please Sign in to Your Account

Lost your password?