Chubby Stick Sculpting Contour by Clinique Curvy Contour / 0.21 oz. 6g

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Once you’ve worked out your undertone, select a contour shade that’s two or three times darker than this. Remember, all good contours will likely contain at least some grey pigments.’ Still unsure? ‘Knowledge of how your skin reacts to the sun is also useful here,’ explains Lauren. ‘If you have cool skin you’ll tend to go more pink than olive, so to achieve a natural look, choose contours with a subtle hint of pink. Warm undertones tan easily so they lend well to deep terracotta and chocolate hues, while those with neutral tones may burn then tan, making earthy toned, olive shades good for them.’ Feeling overwhelmed? ‘It’s all trial and error,’ reassures Lauren. ‘Be patient and play around with products until you find what works best for you.’

Siani D Works well and blends nicely Goes on easily, blends in well. Easy to use for someone who hasn’t done contouring before. The magic happened during the blending. The warmth of my fingertips helped melt the formulas together, so shadows – not lines – were left. My cheeks definitely appeared more contoured and without any other bronzer or blusher on, I was impressed with the speedy, shapely results. I generally find that powder formulas are great for oilier skin types due to their longevity and mattifying properties,’ explains Laren. ‘For drier or more mature complexions, cream and gel contours are better for achieving a dewy, hydrated finish.’ Given that contouring has become such a big beauty trend (thank you Kim Kardashian!), everyone's been obsessed with the makeup artist technique to cheat sculpted cheeks and chins, but now the once-complex process seems almost effortless.With a little more time you could take it further by using them to slim your jawline, nose and create the illusion of a heart-shaped face, but for near-instant cheekbones alone I'm converted to this simplistic method. Chubby cheeks have never looked so good – thanks Clinique. Dani94 Easy to use I love this chubby. I'm not somone who's very good at doing making up, however this has made it easier for me, and get the finish I'm after. Once applied this blends out so easily! I would definitely recommend :)

The premise of a chunky makeup crayon, which Clinique has set the bar for, is to deliver fool proof application. Whether for the eyes, lips or cheeks, the twist-up solid creams deliver a lightweight wash of colour that can be blended without brushes. Many believe bronzer and contour have the same function, but this isn’t strictly true,’ says Lauren. ‘While there are definitely similarities, knowing the key difference is important when it comes to creating that desired sun-kissed or sculpted look. Bronzer works to warm the skin, providing a tanned radiance for an enhanced, more glowing version of your natural complexion. Contour, however, is designed to add cooler tones to sculpt the skin, creating the illusion of more defined facial features. When properly applied, it’s a magic transformation.’Joulslou Perfect highlighter It goes on smoothly and blends easily. Colour is perfect for highlighting A go-to phrase among make-up artists is “follow the hollow”, which basically means assessing where shadows naturally occur on the face,’ explains Lauren. ‘I then apply my chosen contouring product around the sides of the forehead, down to the temples, and over the jawline for that gorgeous, sculpted look. Depending on your face shape, you can change where you apply your contour. To complement your jawline you can concentrate contour there, or if you want to flatter your forehead you can apply extra product along your hairline.’