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While contouring your face can seem intimidating, the right products can make a world of difference. Enter contour sticks, which, according to New York City-based makeup artist Suzy Gerstein, offer "a quick and effective way to really enhance the facial features." Contour sticks are relatively easy to work with since their creamy formulas are easy to blend out, which is key to achieving a natural finish. Per Gerstein, "anything too densely pigmented or dry on texture will require more effort and precision."
We interrupt this intro to bring you a quick Contouring 101 lesson. Whereas bronzers tend to be warmer-toned and often add a touch of shimmer to the skin on the highest points of the face, contour products lean more matte and cool-toned, and ideally one shade deeper than your bronzer in order to mimic natural shadows.
