Beauty

[Sue4802]

     What color + product do you use to contour?  I was going to use bronzer, but, I think you said not to.  I am not sure what would be good to use.  I do need it.  Thank you very much in advance.

[Dusty1]

@Sue4802 Not Shanus, so excuse my butt in.

If you have a bronzer try it. If it's not shimmery, the color may work for you.

The theory is that a contour color should be more grey to look like a shadow on your face, but I have a matte bronzer that works quite nicely to gently contour my face.

I also have a shade buy Fenty (Cream Bronzer in Buttah Biscuit) that is more cool/grey toned, that works very well.

Fenty does list them as Bronzer colors, but to use for contour.

You may also have an eye shadow shade that will work.

[Sue4802]

     Thank you so much Dusty1.   I will check that product out.  I really need to contour.  I'm just starting to learn more about how to contour right.  I keep thinking I'll have lines on my face.  Thank you again for your help.

[Desertdi]

Concealer in a slightly darker tone works for me.    

[lkat]

I agree with @Dusty1, you can use a bronzer as long as it's not too warm or shimmery.  I also agree that some eyeshadows can work well.  Just as bronzers can work great as eyeshadows, eyeshadows can also work great at contours.

As @Desertdi said, a concealer also works well if it's a darker color.  

Also, try contouring both over and under your foundation and see what works best for you.  I have found that I can use a warmer, darker color under my foundation whereas if I use it over my foundation, I need a lighter, cooler color.

Experiment with different placements too.  A lot depends on your bone structure.  I've seen some women put bronzer/contour on their forehead and it looks great, but because I have a smallish forehead it looks awful on me.

Good luck and have fun experimenting!

[Desertdi]

FWD:   @Shanus 

[Sue4802]

     Thank you very much to all who replied.  I didn't think of those ideas.  They sound great.  I do appreciate your help very much.   Thank you.

[SilleeMee]

I would just buy a contour palette. Those usually come with some instructions and if not then there are plenty of videos online to show you how to apply contour products. I would stick to a palette with just 3 shades in it so it's easier. 

Top-Rated Smashbox Step-By-Step Contour Kit - $35

https://www.qvc.com/Smashbox-Step-By-Step-Contour-Kit.product.A423256.html?sc=SRCH

[Kabella]

There is a youtube video by makeup artist Lisa Eldrige called "Bronzer vs Contour Seamless Application for Everyday" She explains in full & also according to skintone. @Sue4802 

[Harpa]

If you want another idea for a palette:

from It cosmetics