Do you ever find yourself pondering over the intricacies of your beauty? From understanding your contrasts to mastering visual weight and achieving facial harmony, the world of makeup is a fascinating yet complex realm. In this article, we delve deep into these concepts and explore how they impact our appearance and self-expression.

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Understanding Contrasts

Have you ever wondered what your contrasts are? Do you possess good features but struggle with a bad 'facial harmony'? Or perhaps you find yourself on the opposite end. These questions often plague us as we navigate the world of beauty. Just when we thought TikTok make-up tutorials were a thing of the past, they have resurfaced with even more complex jargon that even beauty editors find challenging to comprehend.

For instance, the high contrast filter on TikTok supposedly helps determine our coloring. Pale blondes with blue eyes and light skin are deemed low contrast, while those with dark hair, eyes, and deeper skin are high contrast. This filter aims to find the perfect colors not only for our complexion but also to work harmoniously with our eyes, brows, and hair.

The Visual Weight Theory

Elsewhere, the visual weight theory comes into play. It considers the prominence of our bone structure, the volume of our features, and how it all blends together to determine how makeup looks on us. This concept is often used in the context of plastic surgery but can also be achieved through makeup to 'balance' our faces.

As beauty pro Jamie Genevieve explains, in college, they learned about color theory and face shapes to tailor makeup for each individual. However, they didn't learn about who can and can't wear certain colors or the amount of makeup a person 'should' use. This flexibility allows makeup artists to take what their clients want and make it work for them.

Facial Harmony and Its Significance

Facial harmony is a term usually associated with plastic surgery, but it can be achieved through makeup. It's about creating a balanced look that enhances our natural features. As makeup legend Terry Barber adds, instead of rigid rules, he was taught how to construct different makeup styles and how products work.

Self-taught makeup artist Violette Serrat believes that these TikTok tutorials can be a starting point. They provide creativity and perspective, helping those who don't know where to start. However, the important thing is that our makeup should make us feel like ourselves, not about achieving perfection.

Finding Your Makeup Journey

If you're unsure where to start your makeup journey, Serrat recommends implementing a routine that fits your life while giving your skin ample care. For those short on time, multi-tasking products like cheeks sticks and eye crayons are a great option. On the other hand, those who enjoy getting ready can go all out with foundation, blush, bronzer, and eye palettes.

When it comes to colors, warm neutral tones that mimic a post-holiday glow are universally flattering. But ultimately, choose shades and finishes that make you feel good, whether it's a hot pink lip or sparkly eyelids.

As we conclude, remember that achieving perfection is a losing game. The less time we spend analyzing our faces and comparing them to others, the more confident we will feel. Embrace your individual features and use makeup to express yourself freely.

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