Seriously, what does Jennifer Lopez do to get that 53-year-old face of hers always looking flawless? Well for starters, she takes REALLY good care of it!
But J.Lo's perfectly glowy skin and sculpted cheekbones go way beyond a committed skin care regimen and good genes. It's all in the highlighting and contouring, chica!
Shop J.Lo's Skin Care Collection: JLo Beauty
You don't have to be blessed with genes like Jennifer Lopez's to sport perfectly contoured cheekbones—or even have her makeup artist, for that matter. I'm telling you, girl, I've tried a few face-sculpting tricks myself, and they really do work. So whether you're trying to bring out (or fake) high cheekbones, slim your nose, or just give yourself a nice, natural-looking glow, here are few contouring and highlighting tips every Latina NEEDS to know!
Smashbox Step-By-Step Contour Kit
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Find your shades: The trick to contouring is knowing where and how to use darker shades and when to bring out the lighter colors. I recommend opting for a foundation or bronzer that's two shades deeper than your natural skin tone. Also, look for a highlighter that's significantly lighter than your complexion. Or try Smashbox Step-By-Step Contour Kit ($35). It's foolproof!
Sephora Collection Pro Contour Brush
Sculpt your cheeks: Want high cheekbones? Just apply your dark contour shade using a tapered makeup brush, dragging the color from the center of your cheek and up to your ear while pouting your lips and making a "fish face." Try the Sephora Collection Pro Contour Brush ($30).
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Highlight
Highlight: To make your cheekbones look sharper, swipe some highlighter across the tops of your cheeks. I'm obsessed with Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez
Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Highlight ($22).
KVD Beauty Shade + Light Refillable Powder Face Contour Palette
Slim your nose: Ever notice how slim Kim Kardashian's nose looks sometimes? That's because her makeup artist contours the heck out of it. It's pretty simple—all you have to do is swipe your darker contour shade down the sides of the bridge of your nose. Then apply highlighter down the bridge of your nose in a straight line and blend everything in. I really like KVD Beauty Shade + Light Refillable Powder Face Contour Palette ($50). It's really easy to use.
Urban Decay Stay Naked Threesome Blush, Bronzer, & Highlighter Palette
Slim your face: Whenever I have a special occasion where I know I'm going to be photographed a lot, I blend a little bit of highlighter between my brows, on the bridge of my nose, in the center of my chin, and even above my upper lip. It helps bring out my features and instantly slims my face. I also like adding a little bit of blush and bronzer to the tip of my nose for a nice, natural pop of color. Try Urban Decay
Stay Naked Threesome Blush, Bronzer, & Highlighter Palette ($37).
