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But what actually is contouring?

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Keep in mind thatcontourshould suit your individual features and the key in of look you want to create.

Black believes that the first step is to determine what features you want to emphasize or reduce.

you could go darker based on how dramatic you want the final effect to be," says Black.

Westman Atelier Face Trace Cream Contour Stick black tube with rounded brown contour stick on white background

So where do you start?

“Of course, theMakeup by Mario Soft Sculpt Shaping Sticksare brilliant.

Both pigments melt into the cheeks and are great for on-the-go use.

Fenty Beauty Match Stix hexagonal beige tube and lid on white background

It’s made withsqualaneandvitamin Efor a creamy texture with a skin-like finish.

This two-in-one stick features a creamy contour and highlighter to enhance and define with ease.

TheDior Forever Natural Bronze Powderis super buildable in each of the eight hues it’s available in.

Makeup by Mario Soft Sculpt Shaping Stick white tube of contour stick on white background

ThePatrick Ta Major Sculpt Creme Contour & Powder Bronzer Duois a favorite of senior commerce writer Angela Trakoshis.

Makeup artistBillie Genesays that her favorite contour product isCharlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow.

“This product is pure magic and the easiest to work with,” she says.

Uoma Beauty Double Take Contour Stick white double-ended contour stick on white background

It has three deeper hues to sculpt and three lighter ones to highlight.

Each pan is super pigmented, so be gentle when you dip your brush in.

The applicator is an easy-to-use cushion that dispenses color evenly onto the skin.

Em Cosmetics So Soft Multi Faceplay Sticks white tube of contour stick with cap on white background

Black considers theTom Ford Shade and Illuminate Palettethe OG for super a super glowy contour and highlight.

“You have probably seen it worn on everyred carpetin the past decade,” she says.

Putty Bronzer

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Huda Beauty Tantour Contour & Bronzer Cream

Both theE.L.F.

Maybelline Master Contour V-Shape Duo Stick pointed contour stick with clear cap on white background

Putty Bronzerand theHuda Beauty Tantour Contour & Bronzer Creamare what creamy contour dreams are made of.

The Putty Bronzer is made withargan oilthat moisturizes skin and vitamin E that nourishes it.

On the other hand, Tantour has dimethicone to moisturize the skin without clogging any pores.

Kevyn Aucoin Sculpting Powder square brown compact of light brown powder on white background

Dior Forever Natural Bronze Powder Bronzer white cushion compact of bronzer powder on white background

Patrick Ta Major Sculpt Creme Contour & Powder Bronzer Duo open rose gold compact with two powders on white background

KVD Vegan Beauty Shade + Light open black palette with six shades of contour and highlight powder on white background

Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow open gold compact of two bronze contour and highlight powders on white background

Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit black palette of six contour powders on white background

NYX Professional Makeup Highlight & Contour Pro Face Palette black palette with eight circular highlight and contour powders on white background

Charlotte Tilbury Contour Wand bronze tube with puff applicator and bronze cap on white background

Tom Ford Shade and Illuminate Palette black compact of cream bronzer and translucent highlighter on white background

E.l.f. Putty Bronzer translucent tube of putty bronzer with black lid ajar on white background

Huda Beauty Tantour Contour & Bronzer Cream square container with circular pot of bronzer and black square lid ajar on white background