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Once the hallmark of mid-2010s makeup, contouring is re-emerging with a fresh perspective. It's less about dramatic transformation and more about quiet enhancement—soft shadows, diffused lines and a barely-there sculpt that still makes your features pop.
The new way of contouring isn’t trying to change your face—it’s working with it. Whether you’re using cream sticks, powder bronzers or multi-tasking tints, a light hand and the right technique can add just enough definition to make people wonder how you look so effortlessly put-together.
But here’s the plot twist: when contouring goes wrong, it really goes wrong. We’re talking harsh lines, muddy bronzer and that dreaded cakey effect. To help you dodge all that drama, we’ve rounded up 5 contouring hacks that make carving out your features feel effortless—not intimidating. No heavy blending or Instagram filters required.
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Inspired by the iconic cheekbones of British supermodel Kate Moss, this TikTok-famous hack is a surprisingly legit shortcut to sculpted cheeks. The trick? Apply your contour powder in the hollows beneath your cheekbones, sweeping it up toward your smile lines. Then ditch the brush and blend using the tip of your finger in upward motions for a lifted, snatched effect. Finish with a touch of highlighter on the high points and voilà—instant supermodel energy.
Grab a pair of tweezers and place them vertically on the bridge of your nose (open end down). Use a tiny angled brush to apply a cream contour just outside the tweezers, then dot a brightening concealer down the centre between the lines. Remove the tweezers and blend like your life depends on it. Subtle but effective for when you want to add a little defination to your nose.
Contouring the eyelid can give the illusion of a more sculpted nose with way less effort. All you need is a liquid contour (or a concealer two shades darker) and a fluffy eyeshadow brush.
Start from the outer corner of your crease, follow your natural eye shape down toward the side of your nose, and end at the tip. Then repeat on the other side. Dot a lighter concealer between the lines and blend everything together until it melts into your skin.
For a softer, more seamless contour, swap your brush for an angled sponge. It gives you more control, helps you customise your definition, and makes blending basically foolproof. Whether you’re going for subtle shaping or full glam sculpting, a sponge makes it easy to build up without looking cakey.
Scotch tape is the under-the-radar hack that actually works. Stick a strip just below your cheekbones, angling it up toward your smile lines. Apply cream contour right along the edge to carve out the line, then peel off the tape and blend. Clean, sharp and way less intimidating. Bonus: use the same trick along your jawline for even more definition.
Inspired by the iconic cheekbones of British supermodel Kate Moss, this TikTok-famous hack is a surprisingly legit shortcut to sculpted cheeks. The trick? Apply your contour powder in the hollows beneath your cheekbones, sweeping it up toward your smile lines. Then ditch the brush and blend using the tip of your finger in upward motions for a lifted, snatched effect. Finish with a touch of highlighter on the high points and voilà—instant supermodel energy.
Grab a pair of tweezers and place them vertically on the bridge of your nose (open end down). Use a tiny angled brush to apply a cream contour just outside the tweezers, then dot a brightening concealer down the centre between the lines. Remove the tweezers and blend like your life depends on it. Subtle but effective for when you want to add a little defination to your nose.
Contouring the eyelid can give the illusion of a more sculpted nose with way less effort. All you need is a liquid contour (or a concealer two shades darker) and a fluffy eyeshadow brush.
Start from the outer corner of your crease, follow your natural eye shape down toward the side of your nose, and end at the tip. Then repeat on the other side. Dot a lighter concealer between the lines and blend everything together until it melts into your skin.
For a softer, more seamless contour, swap your brush for an angled sponge. It gives you more control, helps you customise your definition, and makes blending basically foolproof. Whether you’re going for subtle shaping or full glam sculpting, a sponge makes it easy to build up without looking cakey.
Scotch tape is the under-the-radar hack that actually works. Stick a strip just below your cheekbones, angling it up toward your smile lines. Apply cream contour right along the edge to carve out the line, then peel off the tape and blend. Clean, sharp and way less intimidating. Bonus: use the same trick along your jawline for even more definition.
Inspired by the iconic cheekbones of British supermodel Kate Moss, this TikTok-famous hack is a surprisingly legit shortcut to sculpted cheeks. The trick? Apply your contour powder in the hollows beneath your cheekbones, sweeping it up toward your smile lines. Then ditch the brush and blend using the tip of your finger in upward motions for a lifted, snatched effect. Finish with a touch of highlighter on the high points and voilà—instant supermodel energy.
Grab a pair of tweezers and place them vertically on the bridge of your nose (open end down). Use a tiny angled brush to apply a cream contour just outside the tweezers, then dot a brightening concealer down the centre between the lines. Remove the tweezers and blend like your life depends on it. Subtle but effective for when you want to add a little defination to your nose.
Contouring the eyelid can give the illusion of a more sculpted nose with way less effort. All you need is a liquid contour (or a concealer two shades darker) and a fluffy eyeshadow brush.
Start from the outer corner of your crease, follow your natural eye shape down toward the side of your nose, and end at the tip. Then repeat on the other side. Dot a lighter concealer between the lines and blend everything together until it melts into your skin.
For a softer, more seamless contour, swap your brush for an angled sponge. It gives you more control, helps you customise your definition, and makes blending basically foolproof. Whether you’re going for subtle shaping or full glam sculpting, a sponge makes it easy to build up without looking cakey.
Scotch tape is the under-the-radar hack that actually works. Stick a strip just below your cheekbones, angling it up toward your smile lines. Apply cream contour right along the edge to carve out the line, then peel off the tape and blend. Clean, sharp and way less intimidating. Bonus: use the same trick along your jawline for even more definition.
