To make your cheekbones really pop, swipe a line of contour powder (we like Benefit Hoola Bronzing Powder) from your ear to the apple of your cheek using an angled contour brush, like the Sephora Collection Classic Double Ended Brush.
Make sure to keep the contour directly on the bottom edge of your cheekbone, so much so that your brush should be straddling your cheekbone as you apply it.
Let’s start with the basics: curating your ultimate contour makeup kit. Choose your sculpting products based on the finished look you’d like to achieve…
For Super-Soft Sculpting: If you’re looking for a subtler take on contouring, use a combination of our powder Bronzer and creamy Miracle Glow Duo Pro Illuminator. The multi-tonal minerals in the Bronzer work well when very lightly dusted under cheekbones and around temples. Meanwhile, the shimmer cream in the highlighting palette can be pressed over high points with fingertips, adding a touch of dewiness that catches the light in the most flattering way.
For Defined Contouring: To get a makeup artist-level look, use the Miracle Contouring Palette, which holds eight creamy pigments to highlight, lift and define your features flawlessly. They’re buildable, blendable and easy to apply, so you’ll always get a seamless look, whether you smooth on with a sculpting brush or your fingertips. Plus, the variety of shades means you can custom-blend your contour based on your skin tone, mood or desired finish - perfect for beginners and pros.