“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 ...

The Kardashians may have begun the contouring trend, but it has also become part of the makeup routine of millions worldwide. Contouring doesn’t need to be dramatic or over the top, even a subtle ...

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As someone who would rate themselves as having absolutely zero make-up application skills, whenever I see a new make-up trend ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X If you’ve ever stared at a celeb’s glam red carpet picture wondering, “Damn, how does she get her ...

If you've been on TikTok recently, you'll know that contouring is back in a big way. But while some people still stand by the classic cream contour palettes, for beginners–or people who love a quick, ...

Contouring is all about highlighting your best features while hiding your so-called flaws. Easier said than done, right? When attempting to learn how to contour for the first time, you'll find no ...

I asked makeup artist Hillary Clark to critique my beauty routine to help minimize my uncertainty. Clark suggested a few improved application techniques and said I can repurpose some of my products. I ...

Aging is beautiful—growing more confident in our skin is a wonderful thing. However, embracing our maturing skin isn't always easy, even as we appreciate the wisdom and experience that come with age.

It gives your look a subtle snatch. When artists begin work on an oil painting, they often start by sketching the shape of ...

There’s more than one way get killer cheekbones. If you didn’t win the genetic lottery, contouring will do the trick. “Contouring is a technique that helps define facial structure and sculpt features ...