THIS Is Exactly How You Apply Bronzer, Blush, & Highlighter

Skip navigation!ADVERTISEMENTStory from MakeupTHIS Is Exactly How You Apply Bronzer, Blush, & HighlighterValis VicentySeptember 21, 2016, 8:00 PM ADVERTISEMENTSee All SlidesBegin SlideshowPhotographed by Lauren Perlstein. Sometimes the basics can be the hardest to get right. Factor in myriad product options — in an almost-infinite number of shades and finishes — and you have a serious challenge for even the most seasoned beauty pro. But fret not: We’re here to help! We’re breaking down the beauty basics to make it easy to create a flawless, customized look of your own. Welcome to Beauty 101.Everyone wants to put their best face forward. However, with the rise of Instagram and Snapchat — and the filters that make skin look so smooth, radiant, and defined that it's nearly superhuman — the pressure seems to be mounting. For many, everyday beauty looks have become far more detailed, going well beyond just a little foundation and concealer used to even out skin tone. It's the era of contouring and highlighting — but given the speed at which these beauty trends have taken off, it's easy to feel a little left behind. With all the contour palettes, strobing products (or are we still calling it highlighting?), and blushes in every shade under the sun, it's easy to feel overwhelmed — especially if you’re unsure of how to use them. Never fear, because we're breaking down the basics of contour, bronzer, blush, and highlighter in the slides ahead. As always, you won't find strict rules ahead; instead these are simply pro tricks that work for us — and a great place to start your exploration of the subject. Remember: Even makeup artists develop their own techniques through trial and error, so these “rules” are more like tips and tricks to get your look going before you add your own unique take.Click through to get the scoop on sculpting a perfect visage.Begin Slideshow ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENT Most WantedIs Merit Makeup Worth It? I Tried Everything — & Found Some Real ...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Of all the makeup brands ?by Jacqueline KilikitaBeautyThe Ordinary’s Lash Curl Finisher Is So Good, I’m Ready To Quit M...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. If I lost my makeup bag todby Jacqueline KilikitaBeautyI Tried Hundreds Of Dollars Worth Of Charlotte Tilbury & These Ar...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. As a beauty director for 10by Jacqueline KilikitaBeauty31 Party Makeup Looks For Every Winter Soiréeby Claire FoxBeautyHourglass Founder Carisa Janes On Her New Brand: “I Want To...When it comes to legacy beauty founders’ second acts, Carisa Janes is in excellent company. From Bobbi Brown’s Jones Road to Ali Webb’s Messy (her soby Karina HoshikawaBeautyI Tried 7 Popular Lip Stains And Tints & The Cheapest WonAll linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. “We are living in a lip pby Venus WongBeautyHow Katie Jane Hughes Became The Internet’s Go-To Makeup ArtistAll linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. I caught up with celebrity by Brooke DeVard Oza...BeautyI Have Been Changed For Good, Thanks To r.e.m. Beauty’s New...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. If epic pop culture momentsby Karina HoshikawaBeautyDaus Mendoza On His Beauty Collection: “I Want To Encourage...At 20 years old, California-based beauty influencer Daus Mendoza has already appeared in campaigns for Patrick Starrr’s ONE/SIZE brand as well as aloby Karina HoshikawaMakeupNYX x Bridgerton Is The Romantic Fall Makeup Drop Of Our D...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Dearest gentle readers, a nby Karina HoshikawaBeautyGlossier’s Cloud Paint Powder Blush Surprised Us — In A Goo...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Why mess with perfection, rby Karina HoshikawaMakeupR29’s Fall Lookbook: Sir John Sets The Tone With Five M...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Move over, butter skin and by Karina HoshikawaADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENT