Published 12:47 IST, September 6th 2020
Kim Kardashian's makeup tips: Step-by-step instructions for 5-minute contour routine
Kim Kardashian West is the queen of flawless makeup routines. Here's a step-by-step contour routine taught by Kim Kardashian West. Watch the video below.
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Social Media influencer Kim Kardashian West is known for her perfect makeup skills. Right from her contour to highlighting the perfect features on her face, the celebrity knows how to slay. Kim Kardashian West has a perfect contour routine that makes her makeup look perfect. Check out Kim Kardashian West’s all-natural 5-minute contour routine that you can try at home.
Kim Kardashian’s all-natural contour routine
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Always use a moisturiser
- Kim Kardashian West always starts her makeup with a moisturiser. She mentioned she uses a moisturiser when she wants to make her face look more sculpted and bronze.
Matte highlighter to brighten areas
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- The next step is to use a matte highlighter to brighten the areas where you want to conceal. Kim Kardashian West usually opts for medium to dark coloured matte highlighter. She uses it under her eyes, over her lips and in between her eyebrows.
Contour for nose & edges
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- After applying a matte highlighter she opts for a lighter contour to slim her nose. She also applies some on the tip of her nose to make it shine a little brighter. She then uses the Dark Contour for cheekbones and side edges. The darker shades define the face, she further goes on applying a darker contour on her forehead and her hairline.
Kim Kardashian’s Tip: Draw a 3 shape from the forehead, down the cheekbones and along the jawline.
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- Use a small brush to blend her forehead in a circular motion. Blend the dark colours first and then go on to blending the lighter colours
- Use a sponge to then blend and melt the colour into your skin. Damp the sponge a little bit and then blend the highlighter to make your skin look flawless. Kim Kardashian West also uses her fingers to blend in her makeup
- Kim Kardashian West starts doing her lips with a lighter contour. She uses it as a Lip Liner and colour. She does this to make her lips look a little bigger
- Use a Shimmer Highlighter on the bridge on your nose and cupids bow for dewy-looking skin. Use the same highlighter in the inner corner of your eyes.
- Use Shimmer highlights on your collarbones and your shoulders, to make your body glow
- Warm-up your cheeks using a dark contour
12:47 IST, September 6th 2020