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or “How do Iline my lips?”

Contoured and bronzed makeup look

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Because, truly, the products look practically identical.

That being said, there are some brands likeLYSandFenty Beauty that get it right.

(Don’t worry, some of our favorite options are ahead.)

Patrick Ta Beauty Major Sculpt Crème Contour & Powder Bronzer Duo

What is contour?

If a stick isn’t your jam, no worries.

There are plenty ofcontour formulasout there to choose from.

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

Now it’s time to apply.

Start by deciding where on your face you’re looking to create a shadow.

Then, highlight areas you want to bring forward with amatte concealer.

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

For glowy warmth (i.e.

One of Black’s favorite bronzers is theMake Skin Mimetic Microsuede Bronzer.

Black also recommends sweeping the bronzer across your eyelids for an easymonochromaticlook.

Fenty Beauty Sun Stalk’r Instant Warmth Bronzer in soft rose gold compact

In terms of undertones, look for options that are neutral to get the most believable glow possible.

W3ll People Supernatural Stick Bronzer white and green twist up bronzer stick with cap to the side on white background

L’Oréal Paris Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Soft Matte Bronzer in black compact