Warning! This beauty tip is not for the faint of heart

Want defined facial contours? With the right make-up technique, known as contouring, you can make it happen. But who has the time or patience to paint contours on their face with powder every morning? Thanks to the following trick, you only have to do it once and will enjoy the results for several days. On top of that, you’ll look beautifully sun-kissed. The best part is that a trip to the swimming pool won’t ruin your contours.

All you need is a self-tanner you trust (this is no time for experiments!), an application glove, a clean, tightly tied buffing brush and a lot of courage.

Self-tanning

St. Tropez classic

Self tanning foam, 240 ml

33

Self-tanning

Meraki Vinca

Accessories self tanning

4

Make-up brushes

NYX Professional Make-Up Pro Multi

Powder

Self-tanning

St. Tropez classic

Self tanning foam, 240 ml

33

Self-tanning

Meraki Vinca

Accessories self tanning

4

Make-up brushes

NYX Professional Make-Up Pro Multi

Powder

How it works

Cleanse your face and remove dead skin with a scrub. Dry your face. Apply a walnut-sized amount of tanning foam to the glove and fold the glove so that the foam collapses.

Now run the brush over the surface of the glove in circles and apply a little pressure. This will work the self-tanner into the brush hairs. Now apply the self-tanner to the areas you’d also emphasise with a bronzer. The bridge of your nose, forehead, temples, chin, cheeks, jawline, etc. Also use circular movements and make sure you blend everything in evenly so no blotches or hard lines are visible. Leave on as recommended and wash off. Ta-dah! Now you have your semi-permanent contouring/bronzing look.

Remember, it’s better to start off with a tiny amount of product and slowly build up your tan. There’s no turning back, after all. Many products also continue to work after they’ve been washed off. That’s why it’s important to choose a self-tanning lotion you’re familiar with and that works well on your skin.

Caution with dry skin: dry skin literally absorbs self-tanning lotion. This can lead to stains or a result that’s darker than you were aiming for. A light day care product will act as a buffer. But let your skin fully absorb it first before applying self-tanner.

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