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This stacked set includes 10 cream-based shades (alongside their matching mini pressed powders) for endless chiseled looks.

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It literally covers my contouring bases with its buildable matte shades that blend effortlessly for a natural-looking finish.

This palette features three powder-based shades for shading and three for highlighting.

These also allow you to blend a custom contour and highlight color for your skin tone, he adds.

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Allurecommerce writer Jennifer Hussein applying the Danessa Myricks Groundwork: Defining Neutrals Palette

How should I apply contour?

We have fully-bakedguidesandvideo tutorialson how to apply contour, but heres the gist.

For your cheekbones, youll want to apply just within your hollows.

Allure commerce writer Jennifer Hussein before applying the Danessa Myricks Groundwork Defining Neutrals Palette

Hussein before applying the Danessa Myricks Groundwork: Defining Neutrals Palette

Dont know where that is?

Suck in your cheeks.

Contouring isnt a one-size-fits-all technique, as yourface shapecan impact where you should be applying it.

Allure commerce writer Jennifer Hussein after applying the Danessa Myricks Groundwork Defining Neutrals Palette

Hussein after applying the Danessa Myricks Groundwork: Defining Neutrals Palette

Does the brand offer a wide shade range inclusive of consumers with all skin tones and undertones?

Is it safe for readers who have sensitive skin or wear contact lenses?

Is it on the affordable side or more of a splurge?

Patrick Ta Beauty Major Sculpt Crème Contour & Powder Bronzer Duo

Allure shopping market editor Angela Trakoshis applying the Patrick Ta Major Sculpt Crème Contour & Powder Bronzer Duo

Is its packaging consciously designed or needlessly wasteful?

This ensures our testing base spans different skin tones, genders, and dermatological conditions.

For more on what’s involved in our reporting, check out our completereviews process and methodology page.

Allure shopping market editor Angela Trakoshis before applying the Patrick Ta Major Sculpt Crème Contour Powder Bronzer Duo

Trakoshis before applying the Patrick Ta Major Sculpt Crème Contour & Powder Bronzer Duo

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Allure shopping market editor Angela Trakoshis after applying the Patrick Ta Major Sculpt Crème Contour Powder Bronzer Duo

Trakoshis after applying the Patrick Ta Major Sculpt Crème Contour & Powder Bronzer Duo

Too Cool for School Artclass By Rodin Shading round brown compact of contour powder on light gray background

Allurecommerce editor Sarah Han applying the Rodin Shading Too Cool for School ArtClass

Allure commerce editor Sarah Han before applying the Rodin Shading Too Cool for School ArtClass

Han before applying the Rodin Shading Too Cool for School ArtClass

Allure commerce editor Sarah Han after applying the Rodin Shading Too Cool for School ArtClass

Han after applying the Rodin Shading Too Cool for School ArtClass

Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Powder Kit black compact with six contour powder shades on light gray background

Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate Cream Contour Duo brown compact of cream bronzer and highlighter on light gray background

KVD Beauty Shade+Light Refillable Face Contour Palette black rectangle palette with six shades of powder contour and highlighter on light gray background

Kevyn Aucoin The Contour Book contour and blush palette on light gray background