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Guide · Makeup · May 20, 2026

Contour & Highlight 101

Published May 20, 2026

Sculpt and glow without the muddy mess.

Contour where shadows fall

Under the cheekbone, along the jaw and the sides of the nose. Use a shade only 1–2 tones deeper and blend, blend, blend.

Highlight the high points

Tops of the cheekbones, brow bone, nose bridge and cupid's bow catch the light and lift the face.

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