The use of chiaroscuro in makeup
One of the basic techniques of makeup is the use of chiaroscuro. The “light” creates a sense of prominence and “expands” surfaces, the “dark” makes smaller objects.
Here is a simple example: observe this drawing …
The white circle you seem bigger than the black circle?
Of course, in reality they are the same, but it will be easily misled by what is called an optical illusion.
Using this technique in makeup, it is possible to depart, distance, lower, raise, intervening effectively on blemishes. Clarifying it happens to flatten a prominence can be left behind. Obscuring it gives depth can be dull or alleviate prominence. With the merger of the two techniques, we can alter and modify volumes.
To darken, you can use creams or products in powder, you doserez well to avoid the first and second spots, which are easier to apply, will be used after a layer of clear powder. In both cases, the products must be opaque.
Next color to darken, you can use shades of brown, gray-brown and brown-sugary. To illuminate some areas, you can use shades of white to ivory warm. Similarly, the products must be opaque.
Some examples of chiaroscuro in makeup
Use light colors
The light color shows the thinning part. Chin appear more prominent cleared as obscuring the sides of the face will make them more subtle. The bright colors in the center of the forehead give the face a more open expression, the zygomatic they give them more depth e on the back of the nose will contribute to refine it.
Using dark tones
The dark tones darker as they absorb light, they are used to dig a little sideways on the cheeks or nose to refine it. They can also be used to mark the border eyebrows or eyes: the look will be more intense.
conclusion
Opportunities to play with chiaroscuro are endless and visual level, can give excellent results. The technique is the same as that used in painting for volume effects.
As with all makeup techniques must take into account the general harmony of the face, working on existing hollow prominences or accentuating or mitigating for an overall effect more enjoyable.