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Makeup basics, explained the way a friend would over coffee. No jargon, no fifty-step routines, just what things are and where they go.

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What is contour, really?

Contour is just shadow. A plain explanation of what contouring does, where it goes on different face shapes, and how to keep it looking like skin.

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Where does blush actually go?

Blush placement changes the whole mood of a face. A simple guide to the apples, the cheekbones, and why your face shape decides which one is yours.

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How to find your face shape

Face shape decides where your makeup goes. A simple mirror method to figure out yours, and why it changes your contour, blush and highlight placement.

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