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 ...

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

“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 ...

As someone fair, blue-eyed, and blonde, I'll be honest—contouring has never been a part of my makeup routine. I'm even a little skeptical about bronzer. I instantly think of middle school makeup: ...