‘It’s all free baby!’ woman’s contouring tip gives a chiselled face in seconds – you don’t need new products to do it
A BEAUTY expert revealed the technique she uses to make her cheekbones look perfectly chiselled.
The make-up artist explained that contour is not even a requirement in her process.
In her viral video, TikTok user Nour Khalil (@nourrkhalill) demonstrated the hack for her followers.
She said that she is constantly asked her contouring secret since becoming an influencer.
However, Nour revealed that contour isn’t even a necessary product to chisel your cheekbones.
She advised her audience to stop spending so much money on contours, explaining they can make their cheeks look sharp using products they already own.
“Makeup techniques don’t need to cost money, baby,” Naur told her viewers.
She shared that the secret behind her hollow cheekbones is actually her application technique.
“You don’t have to spend money on this one, all you need is a loose powder and a powder puff,” she explained.
Naur demonstrated how she carefully applies the powder just under where her cheek contours.
She carefully blended the product from her just below her ear down to her chin.
After repeating the process on the either side of her face, she revealed that people often comment on her sharp cheekbones even when she isn’t wearing contour.
She pointed out how you can “already see that definition,” adding that it doesn’t have to be a perfectly straight line to work.
Naur highlighted the importance of tapping your powder before applying to ensure a smooth application.
She also recommended applying the technique as your final step on your cheeks.
Her followers shared their thoughts on the beauty technique in the comments section.
“Thank youuuu. I LOVE technique-based tutorials. I learn so much more than product-based tutorials,” wrote one viewer.
Biggest beauty mistakes
Fabulous' Beauty Editor Tara Ledden has shared the do's and don'ts when it comes to beauty.
“No matter how much time and money you spend on your beauty routine, if you’re not getting the basics right, the rest is wasted.
“There aren’t many non-negotiables, but these are the biggest beauty mistakes sabotaging your regime.”
- Not wearing SPF: Sun-damage is the main cause of premature skin ageing, so if you want to keep your skin looking plump and glowing, sun cream is vital.
- Using expired products: Best case, they’re ineffective and don’t deliver the results they promise, worst case they cause irritation and infection. The shelf life of beauty products differ – for example, mascara is usually good for 3-6 months while lipstick can last for 9-18 months. Check the ‘POA’ symbol on the packaging (it looks like a jar and will have a number inside for how many months it’s safe once opened. If you can’t remember when you opened your product, throw it away and start again, marking the month and year with a permanent marker on the packaging.
- Not knowing your undertones: If you’re using make-up with the wrong undertones, it’ll never look natural no matter how much you blend it! An easy trick to work out whether you have cool, warm or neutral undertones is to check the veins on your wrist – if they look blue, you have cool undertones, if they’re green, you have warm and if they’re a mix you have neutral.
- Skipping heat protector: It might feel unnecessary, but much like sun damage on the skin, excess heat is the most common cause of hair damage. So, if you want shiny, healthy hair, or you’re trying to grow it longer, using a heat protection product is key.
- Not washing your face before bed: it’s as simple as this, if you’re not washing your face before you go to sleep, everything that’s been on your skin during the day is sitting there for even longer, clogging your pores and drying out the surface. Any skincare applied on top isn’t going to be effective with a layer of dirt underneath, and you’re probably going to end up with dirty pillows too – yuck!
“I do this all the time. I loveee it,” said another impressed TikTok user.
“You’re talented and beautiful babe!!” commented a third person.
“Not you spilling secrets for free,” joked another follower.
Another make-up artist recommended against the “fish face” contour application method if you want to appear younger.
A step-by-step guide can help you learn how to contour your cheekbones.