How to Contour: Everything You Need to Know About Contouring in 2023

glamour.com:

come and go, but one that's not going anywhere is face contour.Don't know how to contour? You're not alone. For many makeup lovers, the technique seems brand-new.

But in reality, makeup artists have been doing it since the ‘30s. That said, contour was seemingly brought to the masses more recently by makeup artist (also known as “Makeup by Mario,”) who's known for creating Kim Kardashian's famous sculpted features.

And the rest is history.According to celebrity makeup artist and ambassador, , contouring is a way to transform . “You’re essentially creating an optical illusion on your skin using different shades of makeup to enhance your bone structure and features," she explains.If you're wondering how you, too, can look snatched to the gods, you've come to the right place.

We talked to leading makeup artists to give you the scoop on how to execute a contoured makeup look. And BTW, your contour doesn't have to be as extreme as some of the celebs' that we see  on the red carpet.