Imagine this – You are a fashion diva, the go-to person for your gang of girls’ makeup and beauty FAQs. But the number of makeup trends and techniques that have blossomed this year has managed to baffle even YOU! Well, worry not, because even though the year that was has gone by, you still have 2016 to master these chic, yet quirky makeup techniques. This extremely informative list is going to make sure you have the latest techniques at your fingertips. And, we guarantee that you will learn them in no time. So, before the year passes by, take a look and learn away…

1. Squinching

Coined by Peter Hurley, a photography expert, this technique will truly make your pictures remarkable. Hurley claims that wide eyes usually give an impression of weakness and fear. A smaller distance between the pupil and lower eyelid will make you look more confident in a picture. You just need to bring the top eyelid down by a notch. Remember, a picture speaks a thousand words.

2. Tontouring

This one’s for all those not-so-crazy-about-makeup girls who still want to look like a sultry diva. If you don’t want to use powders and creams to contour your face, all you need is a self tanner to do the trick. You will be left with a natural glow that will chisel your face and make you look as sexy as ever. The best part is, the self tanner is long stay and will not sweat or wash away.

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3. Henna Contouring

This technique entails drawing intricate patterns for sculpting and highlighting as opposed to the boring old contouring method. The beautiful designs are then buffed and blended, leaving you with perfectly chiseled features.

4. Reverse Contouring

Reverse contouring is relatively easier, where you use a single product, the highlighter, to give you that sleek, sexy, chiseled look. The application of the highlighter below the hollows of your cheek and its blending along the jawline enhance your cheekbones and make you look like a million bucks.

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Want to learn the simple trick to do reverse contouring? Watch this video.

5. Cut Crease

This look is extremely dramatic. So, instead of a well-blended eye, your aim should be to create a defined arc that clearly separates the brow bone from the eyelid. The color above and below the cut of the crease could be blended but the line demarcating it must be precise and sharp. This look will make sure your eyes look bigger.

Watch this video to learn about cut crease makeup technique and give an intense look to your eyes.

6. Clown Contouring

An extremely overstated form of contouring, this method includes all those shapes you will notice on a clown’s face. The result – a flawless, well-contoured face.

Watch this video to learn how to do clown contouring makeup.

7. Kitten Paws

If you want to make those highlighted cheekbones pop a tad bit more, this is the technique you must adopt. All you need is two fluffy brushes tapped in some matte powder and patted on the area you contour. The name comes from the drumming motion used to get the look, which is similar to the pitter-patter of kitten’s paws. It is the contrast between the matte and shimmer that really enhances your cheeks.

Watch this video to discover how to apply kitten paw makeup.

8. Multimasking

It is a known fact that the different zones on your face have different properties and needs. So why settle for one beauty treatment? The multimasking technique allows you to use different products at the same time, depending on the needs of your skin. Your face might look like a jigsaw puzzle, but the results are astounding.

9. Sparkling

Sparkling is nothing but the use of over-the-top glitter. Your eyeshadows usually have fine glitter particles. This technique entails the usage of large, almost flaky glitter particles on your face. You could use sequins, rhinestones, anything that glitters and is chunky. It is not a good idea to use this technique if you wear contact lenses, though.

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2015 was truly a glamorous year with the onset of so many makeup trends. We are yet to see what the next year brings. Until then, it’s time to master these techniques. Have fun and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

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