The best part about makeup is that it can be completely experimental. Whether you want to go full glam, minimalistic, or even shave a few years off your face, how you appear to the world is completely ...

“Contour is a staple in the beauty world,” Fenty Beauty Global Makeup Artist Priscilla Ono tells ESSENCE. “It’s a technique that defines and sculpts the face by using light and dark shades to ...

I asked makeup artist Hillary Clark to critique my beauty routine to help minimize my uncertainty. Clark suggested a few improved application techniques and said I can repurpose some of my products. I ...

Any beauty lover will undoubtedly remember the contouring craze of the 2010s. It was a make-up revolution sparked by a single selfie posted by Kim Kardashian, and before we knew it, we were all ...

Everyone knows how red lipstick, natural-looking foundation, and fluffy false lashes can instantly elevate a makeup look, but ...

The Kardashians may have begun the contouring trend, but it has also become part of the makeup routine of millions worldwide. Contouring doesn’t need to be dramatic or over the top, even a subtle ...

As a self-proclaimed blush connoisseur and admitted late-night TikTok scroller (anybody else?), it didn’t take long for me to discover that contouring with blush is totally a thing. Interestingly ...

Regardless of your makeup application prowess, makeup artists say these are the five best contour products money can buy. Contouring is known to be one of the quickest and easiest ways to sculpt your ...

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Warmer days (and a higher UV index!) are just around the corner, meaning now is the time to practice and perfect your sunless glow. Using self-tanner is one of the best ways to protect your skin from ...

Good contouring can enhance your face’s natural lines, make your favorite features stand out, define your cheekbones and eyes, and refine your proportions. It can be daunting to start, and it may seem ...