5. Best contouring and highlighting combo
Why we love it: One of Charlotte Tilbury’s signature products, this fine powder contour-bronzer sculpts skin beautifully, while the light-reflecting highlighter can be used to add a gleam to your cheekbones, cupid’s bow and inner corners of your eyes. The smooth formula also works really well as eyeshadow. Plus, the packaging is stunning and handy, thanks to a built-in mirror that allows you to use it comfortable on-the-go.
6. Best cream and powder contour
Why we love it: Celebrity makeup artist Patrick Ta knows his way around a jaw-dropping contour, so we expected big things from his Major Sculpt Creme Contour Powder Bronzer duo – and he delivered. The dewy cream glides along the hollows of cheeks, the sides of the nose and the jaw effortlessly for a super natural (but buildable) sculpted finish, while the powder sweeps over the top, adds extra depth and sets everything in place. A very beautiful pairing.
7. Best powder contour
Why we love it: Kevyn Aucoin has gone down as one of the makeup greats. His signature aesthetic blended old-school Hollywood techniques with a more modern and soft glam. He was one of the first to let us behind the curtain, bringing pro techniques to non-MUAs, and contouring was one of the skills he’s known for – hence his sculpting powder is beautiful. If you like a soft, natural finish with a cool undertone, this powder does the job.
8. Best contour for on-the-go
Why we love it: A makeup artist herself, Gucci Westman’s luxe products are a favourite amongst other MUAs. Both Shelby Smith and Diane Buzzetta recommended this travel-friendly stick. Supercharged with jojoba oil, this glides over and melts into skin. China clay absorbs excess oil and raspberry-derived berryflux vita gives moisture.
9. Best TikTok favourite contour
Why we love it: For some gentle underpainting, Milk Makeup has become a “clean girl” favourite. The creamy, matte cool-toned stick comes in four colours and disappears into skin to create a beautifully realistic contour. Read our full Milk Makeup Sculpt Stick review.
10. Best contour for pros
Why we love it: If you’re a makeup artist, a future makeup artist or just big on options, the RCMA palette comes highly recommended by celebrity MUA Diane Buzzetta, who’s created looks for Hailey Bieber, Camila Morrone, Kendall Jenner and Sofia Richie. “I love the RCMA contour palettes for different shades to mix,” she told GLAMOUR.
Why we love it: Falling somewhere in between a contour and a bronzer, this product is great if you’re looking for a product that combines the best of both worlds. It features a long-lasting formula that’s resistant to both sweat and water, and it’s suitable for all skin types (including dry skin too), making it perfect for everyday wear. And, it looks great as a brown eyeliner too.
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12. Best contour to scribble on
Why we love it: Nudestix are known for their phenomenal makeup solutions for lazy girls. All of their products are made with ease and speed in mind, with makeup sticks that can be sketched and scribbled over skin, then blended with a finger in less than 20 seconds. The tinted blur sculpting sticks come in three shades flexible shades.
