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The Best Contour Kits for Every Skill Level

These 15 makeup contouring palettes are so foolproof, they practically sculpt your cheekbones for you
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A Contour Kit That Also Includes Blush
Tarte Park Ave Princess Contour Palette, $34

Skill Level: Beginner

This contouring makeup kit comes with a matte bronzer, blush and shimmery highlighter that are all formulated with the brand's signature Amazonian Clay, which helps the product stay on longer.

Each powder goes on smoothly without being streaky, and the bronzer doesn't turn orange and unnatural (even on my pale skin). This is an easy, all-inclusive, cheekbone-sculpting contour palette for beginners.

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The Contouring Makeup Kit That Addresses Your Skin Care Needs
Dr. Jart+ BB Mate Contouring 1.2.3. Kit, $45

Skill Level: Intermediate

This liquid sculpt and highlight contour set dries to a natural-looking finish. The pink-toned highlighter has a touch of shimmer that makes skin look luminous; the contour shade is pigmented and only slightly warm-toned.

The kit also comes with a third shade, which falls between the highlight and contour, for "neutralizing" and softening the lines of the bronzer so it looks incredibly natural. But it's the good-for-skin ingredients, like brightening niacinamide, anti-aging snow lotus and antioxidant-rich rosehip and avocado oils, packed into each shade that make this kit a true standout.

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The Pencil-It-In Contour Kit
Nudestix Sculpting Pencil, $24

Skill Level: Beginner

The pencil applicator of this double-sided contour stick makes it incredibly easy to draw a precise line, but don't let the thinness of the line trick you into over-applying your sculpting makeup. One swipe imparts plenty of product for a perfectly contoured finish. One thing to watch: It blends a little too easily, meaning sometimes you end up with contour makeup all over your face instead of right under your cheekbones or nose. To avoid this, blend with a small brush and keep it controlled.

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BY ALLIE FLINN | NOV 21, 2016 | SHARES
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