“Contour is a staple in the beauty world,” Fenty Beauty Global Makeup Artist Priscilla Ono tells ESSENCE. “It’s a technique that defines and sculpts the face by using light and dark shades to ...

The Kardashians may have begun the contouring trend, but it has also become part of the makeup routine of millions worldwide. Contouring doesn’t need to be dramatic or over the top, even a subtle ...

Photo via Anastasia Beverly Hills. Contouring can, as we’ve shown before, look scary. But, enhancing your cheekbones or jawline doesn’t have to be frightening — or require the skill of a makeup artist ...

We talked to three pro makeup artists to get the inside scoop on the differences between cream and powder contouring products ...

One of the greatest mysteries of makeup is how to contour and highlight based on your face shape. If you're anything like me, these two beauty aspects have confused and haunted me since my early teens ...

I asked makeup artist Hillary Clark to critique my beauty routine to help minimize my uncertainty. Clark suggested a few improved application techniques and said I can repurpose some of my products. I ...

If you've been on TikTok recently, you'll know that contouring is back in a big way. But while some people still stand by the classic cream contour palettes, for beginners–or people who love a quick, ...

Some days your skin calls for a dot of concealer or BB cream, while others it needs the full-on coverage of foundation. The same goes for contouring. Here, Barbara Palvin shows how to customize your ...

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Learn how to apply blush based on your face shape for a flattering, youthful look. From round to heart-shaped, find the best ...