“Contouring makes your face look warmer, thinner, and younger instantly,” says makeup pro Mario Dedivanovic, who practices what he preaches on Kim Kardashian, a frequent client. “The key is not ...

“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 ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. We all want to look more refreshed, revived ...

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 ...

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, ...

We are currently at the height of the contouring movement (thanks, in large part, to a famous group of sisters with matching first-letter names). And we’re mostly glad—sure, the heavily shaded, ...

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 ...

In the makeup industry, bronzer and contour are frequently confused because they look similar. We break down the differences between the two and how to apply each. A bronzer adds warmth, sheen and a ...

It gives your look a subtle snatch. When artists begin work on an oil painting, they often start by sketching the shape of ...