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 ...

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It’s hard to remember a world in which a sculpted complexion wasn’t a makeup mainstay. This ubiquitous beauty look is usually achieved through contouring, a makeup method that gained mainstream ...

Every product on this page was chosen by a Harper's BAZAAR editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Contouring has come a long way in the last few years. Where once ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X If you’ve ever stared at a celeb’s glam red carpet picture wondering, “Damn, how does she get her ...

Hi, hello, and welcome to today’s brief beauty history lesson (I promise no pop quizzes): Contouring, baking, and extreme highlighting didn't come from your BFF who's, like, super into makeup. It ...

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 ...

"A good contour is like a great pair of Spanx," says makeup artist Vincent Oquendo. "You want to shape and define different areas, without anyone noticing you've had assistance." In other words, you ...

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 ...