Skin Lightening Contouring Technique

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It has been embedded in some Asian cultures that lighter skin is more regal and is placed in high regard. I find beauty in all skin tones and disagree with this completely. However, I've seen too many pink-faced Asians, trying to be lighter than their natural tone, to ignore this practice. Another time you may need to lighten skin is if you've ignored sunscreen and your face is now too many shades darker than your body.

To lighten skin, use your natural neck color as the contour shade and use one or two shades lighter than your natural skin tone for the highlight areas. This gives the appearance of lighter skin, but without the harsh separation of a light face and a dark neck that I see on so many women. Use your neck as a guide for outer color.