Chances are you’ve heard of contouring at one time or another, yet you might find yourself never having tried it for yourself or perhaps you’re a seasoned pro. Contouring the face is a widely utilized technique when applying makeup, yet sometimes the method leaves many of us wanting extra help as well as expert advice.
When done properly, contouring can enhance your already beautiful features and bone structure and may prove to be quite transformative. Whether you’re just starting out, or need a refresher course on contouring, one question remains imperative when beginning your journey: How do you go about choosing the right contour shade for your skin tone? Whether you’ve been doing deep dives on YouTube tutorials or are just beginning to contour, we’ve got you covered. We sourced NYC makeup artist Caroline Baribeau to give us her take on contouring and share tips to get to the bottom of it all. Ahead—our compiled list of tricks and techniques you can use to find the right contour shade.
