There was a time when the contoured dominated makeup: transform, define, sharpen. Then came the era of the Glow, the rosita blush and the skin without structure. But fashions always return, and this season they do it with a sophisticated review. The contour returns, yes, but not how we knew it. What was previously excess, now is nuance. What I marked before, now models. And the best example has given us Miley Cyrus, with an impeccable look that has led the New Contour direct to the Met gala.
Less “transform”, more “highlight”
“The contour no longer seeks to change the face, but enhance its natural volumes with a much more elegant effect”, Explains Patricia Carretero, an official makeup artist of Perricone MD.” Miley has managed to adapt this technique to a more current, softer and more flattering version, ideal to accompany a powerful styling like that of a sculptural black dress. “
In its most recent appearance, Miley balanced the drama of the costumes with a more content makeupbut technically impeccable. Defined cheekbones, marked jaw and templely sculpted temples with earth tones. No cold gray or hard lines. Only a structured skin with intention, but without rigidity.
Goodbye pink blush, hello brown
One of the great changes in this return of the contour is in the replacement of pink blush with bronze and bronish tones. “We are seeing how the use of the traditional blush is reduced to give way to contouring with brown cream productsthat provide dimension without seem makeup, ”says Carretero.
No makeup bronzer, from Perricone MDit is a light bronzer in liquid format that allows, thanks to its formula, to blur easily. It contains vitamin C ester to provide light and softness to the skin, and Chinese ginger plant extract to perfectly perfect it.
This turn brings a newer aesthetic, but with a modern execution. It gives the face depth and character, but without that feeling of mask that often generated the classic contoured.
Invisible technique, real effect
The new contour shows without noticing. That is the goal. “The technique focuses on working with textures that melt with the skin: Light bases and cream products that are blurred as a second skin, “says the expert.” The result is not a ‘makeup’ face, but naturally structured. “
In the case of Miley, the key is in subtlety. There are no marked lines or exaggerated contrasts. Everything is blurred, almost imperceptible, but there. That perfect balance between the non -make up and technical sophistication.
A trend that comes back to stay
Far from being a passenger fashion, the contour that returns now has a vocation of permanence. “It is a technique that adapts to many ages, styles and moments of the day. You can do it soft for the day or intensify it at night, as Miley has done in an event like Met Gala, ”says Carretero.
Miley Cyrus has managed to position himself as a reference for this new makeup turn. With his recent look he has shown that The contour does not have to be synonymous with excess. It can be used to enhance, to balance, to define … without losing freshness or naturalness.
“The result in it is spectacular because there is a clear narrative: the dress speaks high, the makeup accompanies in a low voice, but with intention“, Concludes Carretero.” That is what defines the new contour: elegance, technique and control, “concludes the official Perricone MD makeup artist, Patricia Carretero.
