Low Contrast Level Makeup Looks to Enhance Your Features
If you're curious about how to master low contrast makeup, you’re in the right place. This is a perfect choice for those who want a more subtle and natural look. Before diving into how to do it, we actually covered the basics of contrast levels in a previous post titled "How to do Your Makeup According To Your Contrast Level." In that article, we explain everything and even feature tutorials by a French makeup artist who popularized the trend. Make sure to check it out if you want a more general overview. Now, let’s focus on the magic of low contrast makeup and how to achieve it!
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What is Low Contrast?
Low contrast refers to the subtle differences between your features; like your hair, eyes, and skin. If the colors of these elements are quite similar, you likely have a low contrast level. The easiest way to determine this is to compare your features in a photo. If nothing really "pops," you probably fall into the low contrast category. For example, someone with blonde hair, light eyes, and pale skin often has low contrast, but this also applies to darker complexions where the hair, eyes, and skin share closer shades.
Remember, just because you have a low contrast face doesn’t mean you can’t experiment with makeup for other contrast levels. It’s all about what you feel most comfortable with!
How to Nail Low Contrast Makeup
When you're working with low contrast face makeup, the key is to avoid harsh lines and dramatic color differences. Your makeup should look soft and harmonious with your natural coloring. It’s not about standing out with bold lips or strong contouring but enhancing what’s already there.
So, How do you do your makeup if you have low contrast level?
Here’s what you need to focus on:
Natural brows, best option is to apply gel brow (preferably not tinted)
Lightweight foundation, go for a skin tint or low to medium coverage foundation
Contour shade that is not too orange and not too dark
Light eyeshadows that are close to your skin tone
Subtle shimmers that do not overpower your makeup
Blush that is close to your skin tone
Lipliner that is very close to your lip color
If you are Medium or High Contrast, check out:
Let’s dive into some great makeup looks for low contrast level! Notice how the makeup is very soft on these models, no harsh colors on the eyes, a light shade of blush, and nude lips. You can make this as soft as you want and as glam as you want, depending on the occasion or how you’re feeling.
In the next photos, you will notice that the models have a more bronzed skin tone, yet they still fall under the low contrast because they are rocking a hair color very close to their skin color. Whether your skin is light or dark, the concept stays the same. For darker skin tones, your soft makeup palette will just include different shades, like warm golds, deep browns, and caramel tones. The main rule is to avoid creating sharp edges, everything should blend in smoothly. Low contrast makeup works beautifully for every complexion; it's just about adapting the shades to suit you.
Now that you know the basics of low contrast makeup, it’s time to put it all together. Sometimes, seeing the process step-by-step can make everything click, so we've found a fantastic tutorial that breaks it down. This tutorial will walk you through the key techniques to help you achieve that soft, natural look we’ve been talking about.
For dark queens with low contrast, this is a great example of a low contrast makeup on dark skin tone! Make sure you check out this creator as she posts a lot of soft and gorgeous makeup looks on her TikTok!
While this guide focuses on enhancing a low contrast face, it doesn't mean you're limited to this look all the time! You can totally switch things up and try out bold makeup for different occasions. The point of knowing your contrast level is to help you find what’s naturally flattering, but makeup is all about creativity. Feel free to rock a smoky eye or bright lipstick when you’re feeling bold!
And there you have it, your guide to mastering low contrast makeup! It's all about enhancing your natural beauty in a way that feels effortless and subtle. Try out these tips, and see how they transform your daily makeup routine!
And as always, Thrive in Style💄
