Technique

Contouring Tutorials

Master the contouring technique with 49 step-by-step makeup tutorials. Learn tips, tools, and tricks from our masterclass collection

49 Masterclasses

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Decade Throwbacks

1970s Disco / Boho

Shimmer/frosty pastel eyeshadows, bronzed skin, glossy lips OR natural earthy tones.

Medium

Decade Throwbacks

1980s Power

Bright blue/purple eyeshadow, heavy 'draping' blush (blush up to the temples), bold fuchsia lips.

Hard

Decade Throwbacks

2016 Glam

The 'Instagram Era.' Heavy contour, 'baking' powder, thick dip-brow eyebrows, cut crease, ultra-matte liquid lipstick.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Goth

White/pale base, heavy black eyeliner, black or dark red lipstick, sharp contour.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Soft Glam

Full coverage but neutral tones.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

VS Bombshell

(Victoria's Secret) Glowing skin, pink glossy lips, inner corner highlight, big volume lashes.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Latte Makeup

Monochromatic browns, caramels, and tans.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Mob Wife

Smudged 'messy' smokey eye, brown lipliner, opulence over perfection.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Office Siren

90s corporate chic.

Douyin (Chinese Viral Style) makeup look

Hard

Global Beauty

Douyin (Chinese Viral Style)

Glitter on lids, 'aegyo sal' (emphasized under-eye fat), 'manhua' lashes (spiky clusters), blurred gradient lips.

Medium

Techniques

Contouring

Using cool-toned dark shades to create shadows and recede features (cheekbones, jaw).

Medium

Techniques

Underpainting

Applying contour, blush, and highlight underneath foundation for a seamless, natural blend.

Medium

Techniques

Baking

Leaving loose powder on the face for 5-10 minutes to set concealer and sharpen contour lines.

Medium

Techniques

Draping

Using blush as contour, bringing it from the cheeks up to the temples and brow bone.

Hard

Techniques

Tantouring

Using self-tanner to semi-permanently contour the face.

Medium

Techniques

Overlining

Drawing the lip liner slightly outside the natural lip border to fake fuller lips.

Hard

Decade Throwbacks

Ancient Egyptian

Kohl-rimmed eyes (to ward off evil/sun), green malachite eyeshadow, ochre lips.

Medium

Decade Throwbacks

1980s New Romantic/Power

'Draping' blush (temple to cheek), neon blue/purple eyeshadow, fuchsia lips, bushy brows.

Medium

Decade Throwbacks

1990s Supermodel

Matte brown lips, neutral matte sculpting, 'brick' tones.

2010s 'Instagram' / YouTube Guru makeup look

Hard

Decade Throwbacks

2010s 'Instagram' / YouTube Guru

Cut crease, heavy full-coverage foundation, baking, dip-brow (blocky brows), matte liquid lipstick, blinding highlighter.

Hard

Viral & Aesthetic

Trad Goth (Subculture)

White foundation, Siouxsie Sioux geometric liner, sharp cheekbones, black lips.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Romantic Goth

Victorian influence, softer reds/purples, lace patterns.

Expert

Creative & Theatrical

Cyber Goth

Neon UV reactive makeup, bio-hazard symbols, shaved brows.

Expert

Global Beauty

Visual Kei

(Japanese Rock) Androgynous, elaborate elaborate painted designs, sharp contour.

Hard

Global Beauty

Gyaru (Gal)

A massive category of Japanese street fashion.

Medium

Global Beauty

Ulzzang

(Korean 'Best Face') Straight brows, gradient lips, puppy eyeliner, aegyo-sal (highlighted under-eye fat).

Medium

Global Beauty

Jirai Kei

'Landmine' girl.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Mob Wife (Modern)

Smudged smoky eye, brown lip liner.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Office Siren (Modern)

90s corporate, thin brows, brown/grey tones.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Latte Makeup (Modern)

Monochromatic browns, caramels, bronzes.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Espresso Makeup

Darker, grunge version of Latte (deep browns).

Hard

Viral & Aesthetic

Baddie

Heavy contour, perfect matte skin, sharp brows.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Dark Academia

Moody, matte browns, burgundy lips, 'tired student' eyes.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Succubus Chic

Thin brows, hollow cheekbones, dark eye circles (intentional).

Hard

Global Beauty

Bollywood Glam

Heavy kohl (Kajal) in waterline, gold shimmer, cut crease, bold lashes.

Hard

Global Beauty

Arabian Glam

Double winged liner, heavy black kohl, full coverage, sharp contour.

Expert

Creative & Theatrical

Drag (Western)

Blocking out natural brows, drawing new high brows, heavy baking, 'cutting' the cheek, overlining lips into nose area.

Expert

Creative & Theatrical

Club Kid

Avant-garde, face painting, gluing objects to face, masking features.

Expert

Creative & Theatrical

Special Effects (SFX)

Gore, prosthetics, aging, bruising, creature design.

Expert

Creative & Theatrical

Body Painting

Full coverage art where the body is the canvas.

Medium

Techniques

Underpainting (Technique)

Applying contour/blush under foundation.

Medium

Techniques

Striping / Draping

Using blush to contour.

Hard

Creative & Theatrical

Cyberpunk

Futuristic high-tech.

Medium

Creative & Theatrical

Steampunk

Victorian industrial sci-fi.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Old Money

More structured than 'Clean Girl'.

Hard

Viral & Aesthetic

Classic Bridal

Timeless, photography-friendly makeup.

Hard

Viral & Aesthetic

Passport / ID Photo

Viral trend focused on extreme symmetry and matte finishes.

Expert

Viral & Aesthetic

Red Carpet / Black Tie

Full coverage and high durability.

Contouring Tutorials

1970s Disco / Boho

1980s Power

2016 Glam

Goth

Soft Glam

VS Bombshell

Latte Makeup

Mob Wife

Office Siren

Douyin (Chinese Viral Style)

Contouring

Underpainting

Baking

Draping

Tantouring

Overlining

Ancient Egyptian

1980s New Romantic/Power

1990s Supermodel

2010s 'Instagram' / YouTube Guru

Trad Goth (Subculture)

Romantic Goth

Cyber Goth

Visual Kei

Gyaru (Gal)

Ulzzang

Jirai Kei

Mob Wife (Modern)

Office Siren (Modern)

Latte Makeup (Modern)

Espresso Makeup

Baddie

Dark Academia

Succubus Chic

Bollywood Glam

Arabian Glam

Drag (Western)

Club Kid

Special Effects (SFX)

Body Painting

Underpainting (Technique)

Striping / Draping

Cyberpunk

Steampunk

Old Money

Classic Bridal

Passport / ID Photo

Red Carpet / Black Tie

TV / Broadcast News

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