- •Apply cream contour before powder foundation, never on top of set powders.
- •Buff edges with a clean damp sponge using micro-tapping motions.
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Tone Selection for South Asian Underskins Most generic contour sticks are formulated with cool grey undertones that turn ashen on olive, golden, and wheatish Indian skin tones. Look for taupe-caramel undertones with balanced red-amber pigments.
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About The Author
Tarun Chhabra
Celebrity Fashion & Editorial MUA
Editorial makeup lead for Milan & Mumbai couture shows. Known for high-end second-skin textures.