Miscontouring

Miscontouring refers to the incorrect or inappropriate application of contouring makeup techniques. This often results in an unflattering or exaggerated appearance. It involves the misplacement of darker shades (contour) and lighter shades (highlight) to sculpt and define facial features. miscontouring can be due to poor product selection, improper blending, misunderstanding of facial structure, or applying makeup that is too harsh or not appropriate for the individual's features or lighting conditions. It aims to enhance features through shading and highlighting, but can have an opposite effect if done incorrectly.

Miscontouring meaning with examples

• Sarah's attempt at contouring went awry. She used a contour shade that was far too dark for her skin tone, resulting in harsh lines and a muddy appearance. The unblended edges of her cheekbones looked like stripes, making her face look unnatural and aged. Her miscontouring effort was, unfortunately, an epic fail and everyone could see the results of her mishap. Blending is the most important thing to learn before even starting with this difficult technique.
• During a recent photoshoot, the makeup artist used a contour shade that wasn't right for the lighting, leading to miscontouring. Shadows appeared in the wrong places. The model's face looked flat and lacked dimension. Even with the best products, miscontouring can happen when lighting and the makeup shade don't compliment each other. Correct contouring can be the best thing about make-up if executed properly.