Becca Lowlight/Highlight Perfecting Palette Poured, $42
Skill Level: Beginner
The creamy, sheer highlight in this contour kit defines cheekbones with a dewy, soft radiance. The sculpting cream contains a blend of brown and gray hues, so when applied, it looks like the natural shadows of your face, not an obvious contour job. Build up the creamy formula to your desired intensity or set it with a contour powder for extra-defined cheekbones.
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Skill Level: Beginner
The creamy, sheer highlight in this contour kit defines cheekbones with a dewy, soft radiance. The sculpting cream contains a blend of brown and gray hues, so when applied, it looks like the natural shadows of your face, not an obvious contour job. Build up the creamy formula to your desired intensity or set it with a contour powder for extra-defined cheekbones.
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Shea Moisture Color Correcting, Contouring, and Highlighting Kit, $24.99
Skill Level: Intermediate
This contouring makeup kit comes with three medium- to full-coverage shades that are packed with nourishing vitamin E and shea butter. It also includes a teeny applicator spatula, which may be the cutest thing we've ever seen. The palette comes in six shades, from fair to deep to dark, so women of all skin tones can find their ideal match.
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Skill Level: Intermediate
This contouring makeup kit comes with three medium- to full-coverage shades that are packed with nourishing vitamin E and shea butter. It also includes a teeny applicator spatula, which may be the cutest thing we've ever seen. The palette comes in six shades, from fair to deep to dark, so women of all skin tones can find their ideal match.
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Clinique Chubby Stick Sculpting Contour, $22 and Highlight, $22
Skill Level: Novice
I am a notorious hoarder of Clinique Chubby Sticks, so I was happy to add these guys to my collection. The contour makeup color is a dark, rich brown that goes on sheer and blends easily. I confess to using my fingertips to apply when in a rush — typically a no-no with contouring, given how precise the finished product needs to be. Hands or not, it's an effective way to add subtle definition. The corresponding Chubby Stick Highlighter is equally forgiving, and gives skin a dewy glow.
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Skill Level: Novice
I am a notorious hoarder of Clinique Chubby Sticks, so I was happy to add these guys to my collection. The contour makeup color is a dark, rich brown that goes on sheer and blends easily. I confess to using my fingertips to apply when in a rush — typically a no-no with contouring, given how precise the finished product needs to be. Hands or not, it's an effective way to add subtle definition. The corresponding Chubby Stick Highlighter is equally forgiving, and gives skin a dewy glow.
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Kat von D Shade + Light Sculpting Palette, $46
Skill Level: Intermediate
The color selection in this contour kit means it's easy to create a variety of looks, and the smooth powder blends like butta. Just be careful how much you apply — these powders are highly pigmented, making them ideal if you want a more Kardashian-esque contour versus a subtle look.
This contour palette also contains step-by-step instructions for everything from defining your cheekbones to faking the effects of a detox diet (read: your whole face will look less bloated).
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Skill Level: Intermediate
The color selection in this contour kit means it's easy to create a variety of looks, and the smooth powder blends like butta. Just be careful how much you apply — these powders are highly pigmented, making them ideal if you want a more Kardashian-esque contour versus a subtle look.
This contour palette also contains step-by-step instructions for everything from defining your cheekbones to faking the effects of a detox diet (read: your whole face will look less bloated).
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Stila Shape & Shade Custom Contour Kit, $40
Skill Level: Beginner
The sculpting and highlighting creams in this contouring makeup kit are super-blendable when you apply. Approximately 60 seconds later, they dry to a semi-matte, budge-proof finish (perfect for a night out when you don't want to brave the bar bathroom line).
The contour kit comes in three shades — light, medium and dark — and each kit includes a how-to pamphlet that breaks down the basics of how to contour for your face shape.
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Skill Level: Beginner
The sculpting and highlighting creams in this contouring makeup kit are super-blendable when you apply. Approximately 60 seconds later, they dry to a semi-matte, budge-proof finish (perfect for a night out when you don't want to brave the bar bathroom line).
The contour kit comes in three shades — light, medium and dark — and each kit includes a how-to pamphlet that breaks down the basics of how to contour for your face shape.
Buy It Now