you were sooooooooo ahead of the curve. this video was in 2012 and you were already using the techniques people are raving about now in 2016. stunning!
awe you are so sweet, thank you for watching yes perfection is always good just figure out what shade if it is too dark, you can always buff the color out graftobian has several powders even mac does
You have got to be one of the only gurus I've seen pull off such a strong highlight. You blend it so well that it looks so natural and makes your skin glow. I love it! xx
yes you can luv, try Clinique moisturizing gel for dry skin and see if that helps, if your skin is that dry you might want to try mac fix+ to add some moisture, hope this helps
Thank you soooo much for this tutorial! I had been looking all over youtube for a good highlighting/contouring vid and yours is just right. Mine turned out great after following your steps! :)
I have watch this video about 10 times no lie! I simply love the way you do your contouring not to mention your eyes. Girl u are just the most beautiful o me. keep up the tutorials your doing a great job. I even have my husband watching your videos. He says your AMAZING!!
How many shades lighter would I go to achieve this? 3 or 4 shades maybe? what would you say? Im trying to do a more glam highlight/contour for my wedding this year. love your makeup!
What a beauty!! There is no way that I could be that precise....I can't in a million years do what you did in your tutorial....it scares me to even think of my results!!!! :):)
You are extremely talented MAU and beautiful! Love your no nonsense approach to highlighting and contour. You definitely simplified the application where everyone can approach it without intimidation!
You did an amazing job. So many of you who wrote negative comments aren't even half as talented as this woman. Find something positive to do with your time. Great job girl!
thank you, if you are the lightest shade theres no need to highlight I suggest u go into mac bc it sound like you have olive skin undertones and check with a mac artist and you can see if the lightest shade would possibly work.
its graftobian powder foundation, you can find on camera ready comsetics or grafobians web site . yes i am i was going to purchase the dark contour kit from them, yep you should get the dark one , np hun
Thank you for taking the time to make this video!! You make it look so much easier then the other videos I've seen. I love that you show exactly what your using to do what and with which brushes I'm now a subbie and can't wait to check out more of your videos
You are absolutely beautiful! I've probably watched hundreds and hundreds of contouring videos..some by pros..some by amateurs and yours is the best. I mean that! You are gorgeous. Subscription is done.
hello, i would say at costume shops but mainly online so if you can order then have it arrive before you get there would be helpful for you, just ship it to another address. camera ready cosmetics, makeupmania and other costume online stores have it
EXCELLENT VIDEO! Beautiful pictures. Flawless makeup. Questions: What is the purpose of using the nw40 concealor before applying the cream? Is that a step that I should not skip? Thank you so very much.
I love this video. Thank you girl. Just keep on doing what you do. I am grateful for the wonderfully helpful advice, and so are many others. I especially love the BH Cosmetics professional concealer palette you held up. Thanks for the info. Keep on keeping on!
You have by far the best contouring & highlighting video and I have been looking everywhere..thank you so much for the info and I can't wait to try this. You have inspired me to get this contouring together, plus you have a new subscriber. Keep up the good work Ms Diva! Yess honey! BEAT!
Hey there lady! You know what I have to say that this was SUPER helpful to me as I think so much emphasis gets put on finding the right dark shade to contour with as opposed to finding the right light shade to contour with...especially on women of color. So good! I am just getting up and getting ready to get dressed and I can't wait to change it up to more highlighting as opposed to more darkening...if that makes sense lol. Good video!
lovedddd it!!! loved every single second. i know how to use bronzer for around my face contouring but im just now learning about contouring my nose and highlighting. your amazing!!!
YOU REALLY DID YOUR THING MA. I LOVE THIS VID. IT MAY JUST BE THE BEST HIGHTLIGHTING VIDEO ON YOU TUBE PERIOD. EVEN BETTER THAN THESE SO CALLED PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP ARTISTS. KEEP EM COMING...
I just subscribed to your channel today after watching Niya video this morning. I can not say it enough; you are amazing. I’ve added your contouring/highlighting video to my play list. I definitely need more practice after watching this video. Thanks for such a great video.
omg your beautiful!! i love your make up its so perfect so blended and so flawless!!! can you maybe do a video of your whole look that you have on here?? its gorgeous!! im tryna learn on how to do make up liek this but still working on it
MsCreativeDiva....I absolutely love your look. I am a newbie when it comes to the foundations and concealers. i noticed in the video, you use two or three different concealers on the same areas. Is that to build up to the light highlight color? What would happen if you would just put the lightest shade on? Let me tell you, Ive tried this at home and was a fright...lol. Practice makes perfect. Also, i have puffy lids and undereyes. Do you recommend any tricks to minimize the puffiness? Ive tried products from MAC and Lancome...nothing really helps.
thank you hun so much, I use 2-3 to make a nice transition to the brightest color plus it gives more coverage, but if you don't need much coverage and just a normally I mix 2 concealers. nice highlight, then i would suggest getting a shade that is 2 -3 shades lighter. if I were to put the lightest shade on, then you would see a cast. lol hey its alright practice makes perfect. wow If mac isn't working I would maybe trying cucumbers but I think Clinique has a depuffing cream that's what you need, something with caffeine in it. I hope this helps :)
I love the finished look and you are a clearly talented makeup artist. It all looks so overwhelming though with so many different products being used. I have never used foundations or bronzes, so for a beginner like me, what products would you recommend using to achieve an even face tone?
your make is flawless i want to learn how to contour but i dont know what products i should use the match my skin tone . . . i wish could send yu a pic for help
only if you want a natural look just to cover blemishes etc. but if you want to Hl and brighten the highpoints of your face 2-3 jumps down from your skin color will work :)
You are fantastic!!! I wish I had your talent for Makeup. I will keep watching video. How many brushes do you use? I have the same questions Chanel Coe has. I'm also a newbie when it comes to applying makeup. So far you're the best! Keep teaching us.
thank you hun. I normally use 2-3 brushes now ,I love my beauty blender sponge for blending out concealer now plus its quicker. awe thanks hun so much :)
Question....i wear nw45 in foundation. I like yellow based concealers. Do you think i should do nc45 or nc42? I want a good highlight but not too loud. I had nc35 and it looked crazy so i traded it for nw40, which is too natural to me.
OMG I am loving ALL your makeup videos. What kind of lighting are you using when filming? I cannot get my makeup to show up in my videos to save my life lol.
I am so happy I found this i'm just now starting to get into makeup and i'm new to everything. Let me ask you when using a concealer should it be lighter than your skin color? Like for instance I use mac NC 45 studio tech as my foundation should my concealer be a 45 too?
WOW! You look gorgeous! One question though, I'm superpale so if ever come over a concealer that fits me it's allways the lightest shade, what do you sugest i use as a highlighter?
you were sooooooooo ahead of the curve. this video was in 2012 and you were already using the techniques people are raving about now in 2016. stunning!
thank you boo. I was trying to do a little bit back then. But ill have a new updated video coming soon xo
+MsCreativeDiva OK I'll be on the lookout😘😘
You're responses to some of these negative comments shows a lot of class. I enjoyed the video keep up the great tutorials!
One of the best tutorials I've seen.Wonderful job.
yes i agree that is why people can take from it, the process will be similar but different products can be used. thank you hun
Beautiful, is that a wig?
thank you, yes it is :)
awe you are so sweet, thank you for watching yes perfection is always good just figure out what shade if it is too dark, you can always buff the color out graftobian has several powders even mac does
love ur eyebrows
thank you hun
You have got to be one of the only gurus I've seen pull off such a strong highlight. You blend it so well that it looks so natural and makes your skin glow. I love it! xx
yes you can luv, try Clinique moisturizing gel for dry skin and see if that helps, if your skin is that dry you might want to try mac fix+ to add some moisture, hope this helps
thank you hun, i use it to brighten up my under eye area, you can skip it if you dont need nor want to brighten that area
lol i wish hun, thank you im so glad they help in some way :) ty for watching
Thank you soooo much for this tutorial! I had been looking all over youtube for a good highlighting/contouring vid and yours is just right. Mine turned out great after following your steps! :)
awe thank you hun lol well thank you to the both of you, esp for taking the time out to stop on by and view my channel :) hope you have a great week
awe thank you hun, lol I use the energy saving bulbs I need to get some more, its desk lamps I need to get the soft box lights
I have watch this video about 10 times no lie! I simply love the way you do your contouring not to mention your eyes. Girl u are just the most beautiful o me. keep up the tutorials your doing a great job. I even have my husband watching your videos. He says your AMAZING!!
How many shades lighter would I go to achieve this? 3 or 4 shades maybe? what would you say? Im trying to do a more glam highlight/contour for my wedding this year.
love your makeup!
What a beauty!! There is no way that I could be that precise....I can't in a million years do what you did in your tutorial....it scares me to even think of my results!!!! :):)
You are extremely talented MAU and beautiful! Love your no nonsense approach to highlighting and contour. You definitely simplified the application where everyone can approach it without intimidation!
thank you, i use a pencil from covergirl, brow powder and a setting gel from makeup for ever. I will ve doing a brow update tut. soon :)
You did an amazing job. So many of you who wrote negative comments aren't even half as talented as this woman. Find something positive to do with your time. Great job girl!
awe thank you hun, I did this look for my holiday get ready with me vid for christmas
awe thank you so much, thanks a bunch for stopping by
Very pretty! Thanks for the breakdown of contouring.
Dionne Robinson thank you :)
thank you, if you are the lightest shade theres no need to highlight I suggest u go into mac bc it sound like you have olive skin undertones and check with a mac artist and you can see if the lightest shade would possibly work.
its graftobian powder foundation, you can find on camera ready comsetics or grafobians web site . yes i am i was going to purchase the dark contour kit from them, yep you should get the dark one , np hun
One of the best highlighting contouring video I've seen. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video!! You make it look so much easier then the other videos I've seen. I love that you show exactly what your using to do what and with which brushes I'm now a subbie and can't wait to check out more of your videos
Very pretty :) One question is the translucent/invisible powder for all colors or is there another color i should try? im about your complexion.
you can use Maybelline or Revlon but I have never used those only the foundation
Your makeup is ALWAYS amazing. You look beautiful. Thank you for sharing your gift.
thank , you normally 1-2 shades lighter but if you want a more dramatic hl then 3-4 shades lighter maybe nc 40- 45
I did a get ready with me look featuring this eye look for the holiday, thank you hun :)
Love the way you open your mouth to apply makeup. So cute. Beautiful contouring and highlighting by the way! really matches your face shape!
well thank you so much for taking the time out to view my channel, than you, anytime ty for stopping by
Yeeeeees! Your highlight and contour is giving me LIFE!!! Beautiful!
You are absolutely beautiful! I've probably watched hundreds and hundreds of contouring videos..some by pros..some by amateurs and yours is the best. I mean that! You are gorgeous. Subscription is done.
You are beautiful. Love the makeup it's awesome. You and your work inspire me and the fact that you're natural inspires me even more.
awe thank you so much :)
hello, i would say at costume shops but mainly online so if you can order then have it arrive before you get there would be helpful for you, just ship it to another address. camera ready cosmetics, makeupmania and other costume online stores have it
EXCELLENT VIDEO! Beautiful pictures. Flawless makeup. Questions: What is the purpose of using the nw40 concealor before applying the cream? Is that a step that I should not skip? Thank you so very much.
I love this video. Thank you girl. Just keep on doing what you do. I am grateful for the wonderfully helpful advice, and so are many others. I especially love the BH Cosmetics professional concealer palette you held up. Thanks for the info. Keep on keeping on!
You have by far the best contouring & highlighting video and I have been looking everywhere..thank you so much for the info and I can't wait to try this. You have inspired me to get this contouring together, plus you have a new subscriber. Keep up the good work Ms Diva! Yess honey! BEAT!
awe thank you so much :) yes hunny contour for your life lol, ty luv for subbing as well hun :)
you can use a black shadow lightly and it will work or a deep matte dark brown
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! WHAT KIND OF PALLET ARE YOU USING FOR THE HIGHLIGHTING?
thank you I am using the bh cosmetics concealer palette
thank you sugga so much for your kind words
I came upon your channel and you look really pretty. I have never been one to contour, never knew how. but your results are amazing.
thank you hun, i am sure you are beautiful. I do my hair, np hun ty for watching
Beautiful smile!! Very detailed information! Thanks!!
thank you hun
Anytime
Hey there lady! You know what I have to say that this was SUPER helpful to me as I think so much emphasis gets put on finding the right dark shade to contour with as opposed to finding the right light shade to contour with...especially on women of color. So good! I am just getting up and getting ready to get dressed and I can't wait to change it up to more highlighting as opposed to more darkening...if that makes sense lol. Good video!
lovedddd it!!! loved every single second. i know how to use bronzer for around my face contouring but im just now learning about contouring my nose and highlighting. your amazing!!!
This is so gorgeous you look absolutely FLAWLESS and your eyebrows are to die for!!!
thank you, yes I guess to those not use to wearing makeup it could be
YOU REALLY DID YOUR THING MA. I LOVE THIS VID. IT MAY JUST BE THE BEST HIGHTLIGHTING VIDEO ON YOU TUBE PERIOD. EVEN BETTER THAN THESE SO CALLED PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP ARTISTS. KEEP EM COMING...
hi hun, the only thing i can say is to get a magnifying mirror it def will help
thank you so much I feel the same way :) thank you so much for your words of encouragement
thanks for your input
I just subscribed to your channel today after watching Niya video this morning. I can not say it enough; you are amazing. I’ve added your contouring/highlighting video to my play list. I definitely need more practice after watching this video. Thanks for such a great video.
You are stunning! Keep the videos coming. Im learning so much from you!
thank you so much im glad you find my vids helpful :)
thank you hun, I do but its more so bc I have the monthly break outs but nothing crazy, awe your too sweet lol
thank you, I believe it was the bh cosmetics blending brush
what brand is the concealer palette from a 1:20 that you are using???
nice.... what kind of camera do you have.?
blunt by mac would work great i just prefer something darker so i mix blunt with a darker shade or shadow
Love them. Could you write down every thing I would need to do them.
omg your beautiful!! i love your make up its so perfect so blended and so flawless!!! can you maybe do a video of your whole look that you have on here?? its gorgeous!! im tryna learn on how to do make up liek this but still working on it
Beautiful!! How do you know what color to use for contouring?
awesome tutorial. You explained this so much better than other vids I've seen and I love that you used affordable brands of makeup
I use the no name lashes from the BSS and the red cherry lashes
Wow this so incredible. Do it matter what brushes to use and can you use concealer to contour your face?
hello hun, thank u for subbing, its not if you don't have oily skin I do and its getting hotter so its necessary for me
Absolutely stunning! I love that lip color. What's the name of it?
thank you its mac ruby woo
yes i do , thank you luv
Beautiful Diva! This was the best contouring video i've seen yet. Thank you!
Sekhet Aaru thank you :) and ty for watching
MsCreativeDiva....I absolutely love your look. I am a newbie when it comes to the foundations and concealers. i noticed in the video, you use two or three different concealers on the same areas. Is that to build up to the light highlight color? What would happen if you would just put the lightest shade on? Let me tell you, Ive tried this at home and was a fright...lol. Practice makes perfect. Also, i have puffy lids and undereyes. Do you recommend any tricks to minimize the puffiness? Ive tried products from MAC and Lancome...nothing really helps.
thank you hun so much, I use 2-3 to make a nice transition to the brightest color plus it gives more coverage, but if you don't need much coverage and just a normally I mix 2 concealers. nice highlight, then i would suggest getting a shade that is 2 -3 shades lighter. if I were to put the lightest shade on, then you would see a cast. lol hey its alright practice makes perfect. wow If mac isn't working I would maybe trying cucumbers but I think Clinique has a depuffing cream that's what you need, something with caffeine in it. I hope this helps :)
thank you hun, yes ive been hearing that lately :)
I love the finished look and you are a clearly talented makeup artist. It all looks so overwhelming though with so many different products being used. I have never used foundations or bronzes, so for a beginner like me, what products would you recommend using to achieve an even face tone?
thank you, well I have softened it up but it is still a process, I would suggest a bb cream and maybe a light powder
i dont sweat alot but i wear makeup 10+ hours through class work and more, but i just blot my face with an elf blotting sheet if need be
thank you hun, I have an updated video on my brows hun
Great makeup techniques! Looks very airbrushed and smooth. Thank you :)
Omg!!! Girl you're good.. very talented. . You clearly know what you're doing!!!
well thank you hun
your make is flawless i want to learn how to contour but i dont know what products i should use the match my skin tone . . . i wish could send yu a pic for help
only if you want a natural look just to cover blemishes etc. but if you want to Hl and brighten the highpoints of your face 2-3 jumps down from your skin color will work :)
You are fantastic!!! I wish I had your talent for Makeup. I will keep watching video. How many brushes do you use? I have the same questions Chanel Coe has. I'm also a newbie when it comes to applying makeup. So far you're the best! Keep teaching us.
thank you hun. I normally use 2-3 brushes now ,I love my beauty blender sponge for blending out concealer now plus its quicker. awe thanks hun so much :)
Your videos made me learn how to achieve THE PROFESSIONAL LOOK THANK UU 💝💕💐
thanks hun im so glad im able to teach something
Question....i wear nw45 in foundation. I like yellow based concealers. Do you think i should do nc45 or nc42? I want a good highlight but not too loud. I had nc35 and it looked crazy so i traded it for nw40, which is too natural to me.
NC45 should do the trick
Thanks babe @Pamnboston
Pinch of Pretty agreed
U are gorgeous. U really make the breakdown of each step actually doable
thanks hun im trying
OMG I am loving ALL your makeup videos. What kind of lighting are you using when filming? I cannot get my makeup to show up in my videos to save my life lol.
doll you are flawless! those brows on POINT
You have great skin already. You don't need any makeup at all, but you did an incredible job! I'm so going to try this! Great TUT!!!
I am so happy I found this i'm just now starting to get into makeup and i'm new to everything. Let me ask you when using a concealer should it be lighter than your skin color? Like for instance I use mac NC 45 studio tech as my foundation should my concealer be a 45 too?
awe well thank you so much, yes I like watching Goss as well thank you for watching
PERFECT!!! Nothing is out of place and it is blended so well. Thank you for the tut... I might have to rewatch it 30x's before I get it right-LOL
Love the look!!!! Can you tell me what type of video cam you have? Thanks
thank you im glad you found it somewhat helpful
YOU ARE A MAGNIFICENT DOLL...CONGRATS ! YOU REALLY KNOW YOUR FACE THATS MASTERING !
This video was a WHOLE year ago.. but I still go back to it every time... I love it!!!
WOW! You look gorgeous! One question though, I'm superpale so if ever come over a concealer that fits me it's allways the lightest shade, what do you sugest i use as a highlighter?
thank you , I believed I used an eyeshadow, blunt by mac looks great on all skin tones