![]() ![]() What makes Charlotte Tilbury's Hollywood Complexion Brush so unique is its larger brush end, which you may have noticed isn't angled. Its synthetic bristles are also lightly packed, so blending is a breeze with this pick. Morphe's M405 Angled Contour Brush is not only an under-$20 choice (cha-ching), but its angled brush head makes it a master at applying crisp, precise lines. When it comes to contouring, it's all about the angles - angled brushes, that is. ![]() Below, take a look at some of the best contour-sculpting brushes for dagger-sharp definition no matter your budget. Now, it's time to get to buffing and blending. Since contouring is all about mimicking the natural shadows on your face, a matte finish is essential to creating a natural-looking finish. It's also worth noting that contour and bronzer are two different products: "Contouring is about shaping and defining the structure of the face, while bronzing is about warming up the skin where the sun would naturally hit," New York City-based makeup artist Daniel Martin previously told Allure. "Anything you shade will optically recede," he said, so remember to use your contouring products on shadowed areas of your face, such as your jawline, under your cheekbones, and/or the perimeter of your forehead. If you're looking for an easy way to master contouring your nose, grab this Nyx eye pencil while you still can.First off, how does one even contour in the first place? Well, it all depends on your face shape, but New York City-based makeup artist Benjamin Puckey previously told Allure that there's one simple rule for all contour beginners to know. This eye pencil has earned a permanent spot in my makeup bag, and this hack has earned a permanent position in my makeup routine. You truly can't beat a product that can contour, brighten, highlight, and work as an eyeshadow for only $5. Both times my nose stayed shaped and flawless for a good eight hours, which makes this hack a win in my book. I've tested this technique twice now, once at a concert where I was dancing and sweating, and the second time when I was just hanging out at home. I love this hack for how easy it is and how much time it shaves off my normal makeup routine. Not only is this eye pencil great for contouring, but I've been using it on the inner corners of my eyes as well as my brow bone to make those areas pop. Although I will say, I've tested both shades and they both work well. ![]() Most TikTokers have been using the shade "Milk," but I personally have been loving the shade "Cottage Cheese," which has a little more sparkle to it. Eliminating unnecessary products is my middle name, so I was immediately sold. Not only did my nose contour look flawless, but it also completely eliminated the need for the use of a darker shade. ![]() I blended everything with my finger and voila: a perfectly contoured nose in record time. Instead of drawing two lines down either side of my nose with a darker contour stick and then using concealer down the middle, I used the white pencil to draw a line down the centre of my nose, then I added a tiny dot at the tip. (Leave it to TikTok to find yet another way to use this already versatile product.) While the TikTok hacks are always in abundance, the question of whether or not they'll actually work is the true test. Typically, Nyx's Jumbo Eye Pencil is marketed as an eye pencil that can be used as an all-over eyeshadow, an eyeliner, or even under eyeshadow as a primer. There's something about having to draw two identical lines on either side of my nose that turns my makeup skills into mush. I'll level with you: I am honestly terrible at contouring my nose, and no matter how many times I've tried to get it right, I always end up making my nose look crooked. Recently, I've seen tons of makeup artists and beauty lovers alike using the Nyx Jumbo Eye Pencil ($5) to contour. Whether it's stamping on my eyebrows or applying my foundation with a jade roller, I'm honestly game to try any TikTok beauty hack that I see on my feed. I've said it before but I'll happily say it again: I am easily influenced, especially when it comes to TikTok.
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