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 ...

The first step is mastering the right contour shade to match your skin’s undertone. “It should mimic the appearance of a natural shadow, but what that shadow looks like can vary depending on the depth ...

Makeup has the incredible power to enhance our features and bring out our natural beauty. One technique that has gained immense popularity in recent years is contouring. By strategically using shadows ...

There’s no denying that over the last few years, pared-back make-up has been where it’s at when it comes to trending looks. Whether that’s sheer, sheeny eyeshadows, dewy blush or ‘tired girl’ makeup, ...

“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 ...

It turns out, concealer is even more magical than you already thought. In addition to its inherent concealing abilities, your concealer can also be used for contouring (as long as you choose the right ...

“Contouring is a way of adding dimension and sculpting the face to bring out someone's bone structure,” MAC Senior Artist Fatima Thomas tells ESSENCE. However, while higher cheekbones and sculpted jaw ...

Ahead, a pro breaks down how to do it properly — and the one mistake that can leave you looking muddy. The idea behind ...

We’re all familiar with the art of contour makeup (whether we can actually do it well ourselves is another thing) and how artists are able to create envious bone structure—even if you weren’t born ...

The sculpted, makeup-perfected look is always one to turn to in magazines and on Instagram. It’s true — a good cream bronzer can make all the difference, and that’s exactly why New York Post Shopping ...