“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 ...

There’s more than one way get killer cheekbones. If you didn’t win the genetic lottery, contouring will do the trick. “Contouring is a technique that helps define facial structure and sculpt features ...

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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, ...

You don’t need a 20-step process or reality TV fame to get sculpted cheeks. VLG/Getty Images I am the not-so-proud owner of what I lovingly refer to as a thumb face. Yes, it may be a bit dramatic, but ...

It truly is amazing how a little bit of makeup can boost our confidence and take years off of our appearance at the same time. And contouring is the go-to technique that makeup artists have used for ...

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 ...

Contouring and highlighting are always best together when it comes to facial design, and learning to apply these methods competently starts by studying the shape of your face. Every face is different ...