When Contour Makeup Goes Too Far…

Here’s a lighthearted 2-minute sketch by CollegeHumor’s Hot Date series, titled “Contour Makeup Has Gone Too Far.” It’s about a woman who takes her contouring makeup too far to look perfect in Instagram photos… at the expense of looking normal in real life.

“Real life is fleeting. Instagram likes last forever,” the woman says.

If you’re not familiar with contouring makeup, here’s a diagram by Aesthetica that shows what it can help you achieve (especially in portrait photo shoots):

Unlike what’s seen in the sketch and in this diagram, however, contour makeup is supposed to be blended after it’s applied to produce a natural look.

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