On TikTok, the so-called "contrast makeup" theory sparks high interest from beauty lovers with how it can drastically change one's face by applying its principles.
This theory originated from Aliénor, a French beauty content creator. On social media, she started uploading videos that talked about how to create a signature look by following one's contrast level.
She categorized a person's contrast into low, medium, and high levels.
@alieenor My favourite glow up tip is playing with contrast to get more confidence ✨ #contrastlevel #mediumcontrast #highcontrast #emmawatson
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Those with low contrast, like Taylor Swift, have more harmony in their face. This is characterized by having "less harsh" features and "softer." People under this level require light makeup to maintain this balance.
If someone looks harsher and draws attention to bright or dark parts in the grayscale, they have medium contrast, like Emma Watson. The makeup artist advised women under this level to unify their outfits and makeup, adding "intensities" to some parts that needed to be highlighted.
Lastly, those with high contrast, like Anne Hathaway, refer to having high differences in the value of the hair, eyes, eyebrows, etc. Since these darker parts draw more attention to the brighter parts of the face, it can look very harsh.
To make it better, beauty lovers with high contrast should have looks like "smokey makeup" and wear darker lipsticks.People can refer to Italian or French makeup looks to achieve this.
@alieenor Réponse à @Kelly the ultimate glow up tip is choosing makeup as a way to show yourself, rather than seeing thz malzup first, and the face second. #contrast #contrastlevels #lowcontrastmakeup #lowcontrast #colorseasonanalysis #softfeatures #nomakeupmakeup #ellefanning
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@alieenor Réponse à @Ashleyvdk The best way you can feel like yourself when wearing makeup is understanding your contrast level #contrastlevel #highcontrast #annehathaway #maralafontan #inestazi #monicabellucci #highcontrastmakeup #darkhair #contrast #colorseasonanalysis @Mara Lafontan @INES TAZI
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But how to know if you have low, medium, or high contrast?
On TikTok, Aliénor created the "What's Your Contrast" filter which adjusted the contrast level based on the skin tone.
To find the filter, go to @alieenor or click HERE>> click the magic wand icon>>tap the available filter>> and try it for yourself.
Another way is taking a selfie that covers the face and hair. Edit the photo using a grayscale or monotone effects. Here, beauty lovers can decide whether there is a low, medium, or high difference in intensities and values between these features.
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