Contour Makeup

Sculpt cheekbones, jawline and nose with contour sticks, liquid contour and contour palettes.

Contour: sculpt and define your features

Contouring uses cool-toned shades slightly darker than your skin to create soft shadows that define cheekbones, slim the nose and sharpen the jawline. Today's formulas are easy to blend, from creamy sticks to liquid drops and all-in-one palettes with matching highlighter.

Contour formats

• Contour sticks: quick, creamy and easy to blend.
• Liquid contour: buildable and natural-looking.
• Contour palettes: contour, bronzer and highlight in one.
• 2-in-1 sticks: contour on one end, highlight on the other.

Contour in four steps

1. Apply foundation and concealer first.
2. Draw a line just under the cheekbone, along the jaw and the sides of the nose.
3. Blend upwards with a brush or sponge.
4. Add highlighter to the high points for contrast.

Contour vs bronzer

Contour is cool and matte to mimic shadow; bronzer is warmer and adds a sun-kissed glow. Many looks use both.

Frequently asked questions

Which shade should I choose?

Pick a shade two tones darker than your skin with a cool or neutral undertone.

Cream or powder?

Cream looks more natural on dry skin; powder lasts longer on oily skin.

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