Formula: Keep an eye out for creamy, easily blendable formulas. "I love using cream or liquid contour," Figueroa says. Liquid goes on a bit sheerer for dressed-down looks, while cream offers some more drama and opaqueness. If you’ve been deciding between a contour or a bronzer, OCool explains that this gives you the best of both worlds. “It’s kind of a two in one because the formula is a liquid, the shades are pretty universal, and it creates a more natural effect,” she says. She suggests applying it on your cheekbones, jawline, forehead, and down the nose to simultaneously warm up your complexion and simulate shadows.

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Though the formula blends like a dream, we especially love that the product is essentially a two in one: You’ll find a gorgeous matte cream on one end, and a built-in buffer brush on the other. When used together, the contour and brush beautifully sculpt your features. If you’re one of those people who likes to bypass makeup tools to use your hands, you may want to skip this product — surprisingly, the formula doesn’t melt into skin as nicely when using your fingers.It really depends on how dramatic you want the contour to look. For a natural look, opt for a shade or two darker than your skin shade or foundation shade. When should you apply it? Tone: Rather than warmer tones, look for a color that "mimics the cool tone shadow and how it would naturally hit your face," Figueroa says. Swatch against your skin — preferably where you would place the contour — to make sure it doesn't look ashy or too grey. If you are shopping online, try to look up photos of women wearing a product that might be similar in skin tone to you. Deeper Skin Tones : “Look for chocolate or espresso shades with warm or blue undertones,” recommends James. Pentaerythrityl Adipate/Caprate/Caprylate/Heptanoate, Polyethylene, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Paraffin, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Cera Microcristallina, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Hexyl Laurate, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Silica, Tocopherol, CI 77891, CI 77163, CI 77499.

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Read more contour application tips in my post on How To Apply Makeup To Look Younger. My Thoughts on Cream Contours Although we’re talking about contours here, an added highlighter is always welcome! And the highlighter is all the rage. Full of glow without the shimmer, I can’t get enough of it!

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Harold James is a Paris-based editorial and celebrity makeup artist and is represented by The Wall Group.