If you are a user of social networks and have some interest in the world the beautyIt is very likely that the algorithm came up with a video for you How to do your makeup based on your contrast type. A topic that French makeup artist Eleanor went viral last month turned out to be a true story. Although in reality this is not a revolutionary technique, but rather a theory that professionals study and consider when working, Every woman has skin tone, eyebrows or hair.
© @lorena“Contrast plays a fundamental role in finishing and the message we convey through our work. Ultimately, makeup is an art form that involves light and shadow, contrast and color levels,” explains Daniel Garcia. makeup artist By Reviderm. David Debbies, official makeup artist for Perricone MD, agrees. “Helps to enhance the features and balance the appearance according to each person’s featuresBeyond the trends that can happen at any moment, one of the essential foundations of makeup.”
Three types of contrast: high, medium and low
Experts explain to us how to distinguish each of them, This is a very simple technique to achieve And which products to choose in each case to achieve the most flattering results.
High contrast
© Getty Images“There is a very clear difference in the brightness of hair, skin and eye color in this case. For example, a person with light skin and dark hairor light eyes,” says Daniel. “It’s ideal to use vibrant colors that reflect the strength of the contrast, such as dark eyeliner and dark shadow.”
Medium contrast
© Getty Images | @ernestocasillasThis type is the most versatile, allowing for a wide range of techniques and options. “It is characterized by being less marked and softer, it is the most common in our society and We see her with brown eyes, slightly tanned skin and a shade of brown hair.” says David. “Warm, tanned and natural tones work well, creating a balanced look. And so do earthy colors, according to Daniel
Low contrast
© Getty Images | @Patrickta“There’s little difference between skin, hair and eyes, like a person with all their features in the same shade,” says Daniel. “The best thing for these people is Soft and neutral tones To maintain mouth consistency, such as cake and nakedDavid agrees: “Also colors like light browns, peaches and pinks, because they maintain softness.”
Does our skin color affect contrast patterns?
“Undoubtedly, skin color is one of the most influential factors in our contrast, since it serves as the base canvas on which all other elements are created. But be careful, we must not confuse its tone. Skin as a direct indication of our contrast type. Dark skin is not high contrast by default or vice versa. Contrast types always relate some elements to others. Skin with hair, for example, Daniel clarifies.
© @babskymakeupTricks to find out what your contrast is
If you doubt which of your features will fit into the three categories, makeup artists give us a very simple formula to find out. Take a photo and convert it to black and white: If very light and very dark areas predominate, we will have high contrast, but conversely, if we see more or less the same tone of “gray” throughout, we will have low contrast. “As logic tells us, if we have doubts in this test because we see a contrast, but not a very clear one, then it is possible that we have a moderate contrast,” they added.
© @sofiatilburyWhat color lipstick or shadow looks best on everyone, regardless of contrast?
“A soft pink lipstick, a pink shadow or naked And Shades of earth, bronze or pink They tend to flatter the majority,” says David. “These tones are neutral and warm and match any skin type and age. For example, deep pinks and browns add a touch of warmth and sophistication without being too overpowering, while a soft pink highlights lips without saturating them.” Daniel suggests going for that too.And neutral lipsticks that match our skin toneBut with a mauve undertone.
