Our top 12 contour sticks, at a glance:<\/h2>\n\n- Best overall: <\/strong><\/strong>Makeup by Mario SoftSculpt Shaping Stick<\/a>, $32<\/li>\n
- Best for beginners: <\/strong>Rare Beauty Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Stick<\/a>, $26<\/li>\n
- Best matte finish: <\/strong>Milk Makeup Sculpt Cream Contour Stick<\/a>, $24<\/li>\n
- Best for deep skin tones: <\/strong>Fenty Beauty Match Stix Matte Contour Skinstick,<\/a> $32<\/li>\n
- Best budget: <\/strong>E.l.f. Beauty Halo Glow Contour Beauty Wand<\/a>, $9<\/li>\n
- Best blendable: <\/strong>MERIT Bronze Balm Sheer Bronzer Stick<\/a>, $30<\/li>\n
- Best clean formula: <\/strong>LYS No Limits Cream Bronzer and Contour Stick<\/a>, $20<\/li>\n
- Best drugstore: <\/strong>NYX Professional Makeup Wonder Contour and Highlighter Stick<\/a>, $14<\/li>\n
- Best for sculpting: <\/strong>Em Cosmetics So Soft Bronze + Sculpt Stick<\/a>, $30<\/li>\n
- Best natural finish: <\/strong>Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Contour Wand<\/a>, $42<\/li>\n
- Best splurge: <\/strong>Westman Atelier Face Trace Cream Contour Stick<\/a>, $48<\/li>\n
- Best with SPF: <\/strong>Ciele Sculpt & Protect SPF 30+ Bronzing Contour Stick<\/a>, $34<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How to choose a contour stick<\/span><\/h2>\nWilliamson says there are a few factors to consider when shopping for a contour stick, and it all comes down to choosing the right shade and consistency. <\/span>This<\/span> will ensure that your contour doesn’t read too dark, <\/span>too light, or too<\/span> warm. Here’s what to look for:<\/span><\/p>\nThe shade<\/strong><\/h3>\nWilliamson recommends going two to three shades deeper than the typical foundation shade you’d use when adding contour. For a more natural look, she recommends <\/span>underpainting<\/span><\/a>: “Use what’s left in your foundation brush to go over the areas where you’ve contoured lightly,” she says.<\/span><\/p>\nFor deep skin tones, Williamson recommends reinforcing the look of a shadow <\/span>vs. just simply<\/span> contouring with a darker shade.<\/span> “Because deeper skin reflects more light, pairing your contour stick with a powder contour yields the best results,” she says. To do this, she recommends adding a matte contour powder on top after you’ve applied your cream contour stick for a more defined, shape-shifting effect.<\/span><\/p>\nThe undertone<\/strong><\/h3>\n“When shopping for a contour stick, make sure that the undertone is cool or neutral,” Williamson says. She explains that if it’s more warm-toned, it will read like a cream <\/span>bronzer<\/span><\/a>, which won’t sculpt your look the way a contour product will and might read too orange or red.<\/span><\/p>\nThe finish<\/strong><\/h3>\nBased on your skin type, you should opt for a contour stick that’s more matte if you have oily skin or more balmy if you have dry skin. Williamson also says that, generally, less is more when <\/span>it comes to<\/span> contouring. “Add contour gradually vs. applying a lot and having to blend it out\u2014this can end up looking muddy,” she says.<\/span><\/p>\nHow to use a contour stick<\/h2>\n
A contour stick makes it easy to map out exactly where you want to contour, making this format more appealing than a contour palette, which can sometimes render too much pigment or leave brush streaks behind.<\/p>\n
As far as placement goes, Williamson recommends applying a swipe of the stick onto any areas where you’d like to create the illusion of a more chiseled face\u2014like the hollows of the cheek, jawline, sides of the nose, or crease of the eye. “From there, you’ll want to use a tapered brush with a medium firmness to blend out your contour in tapping motions,” she says. Once blended in, you’ll be left with a more sculpted and defined finished face.<\/p>\n
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\n <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\nBest overall: Makeup by Mario SoftSculpt Shaping Stick \u2014 $32.00<\/div>\n <\/a><\/p>\n
\nIf a sculpted finish is your goal, try this shaping stick that comes in seven shades. It has a creamy, blendable, and buildable formula that adds natural depth to your skin. It also comes with a dual-ended brush to help buff out your contour in a few swipes, which makes it best overall in our book.<\/span><\/p>\nShades:\u00a0<\/b>7<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\nPros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n- Sculpted finish\n<\/li>\n
- Vegan and cruelty-free\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n
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\n <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\nBest for beginners: Rare Beauty Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Stick \u2014 $26.00<\/div>\n <\/a><\/p>\n
\nIf this is your first foray into contouring, let this warm bronzer stick be your guide. It comes in seven shades and glides on effortlessly without too much or too little pigment, making it user-friendly and easy to customize. Pro tip: Since this one is traditionally a bronzer stick, we recommend contouring it with cool-toned shades in the range, like Bright Side, Happy Sol, Good Energy, and On the Horizon.<\/p>\n
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\n <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\nBest for matte finish: Milk Makeup Sculpt Cream Contour Stick \u2014 $24.00<\/div>\n <\/a><\/p>\n
\nA matte contour stick can add major depth to your look, which is why we love this cream contour formula that comes in four shades for fair, medium, and deep skin tones. It adds dimension to the face and can help you nail a natural, yet sculpted finish.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nShades:\u00a0<\/b>4<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\nPros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n- Creamy formula\n<\/li>\n
- Vegan and cruelty-free\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n
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\n <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\nBest for deep skin tones: Fenty Beauty Match Stix Matte Contour Skinstick \u2014 $32.00<\/div>\n <\/a><\/p>\n
\nThere\u2019s a good reason this Match Stix contour stick is a crowd-favorite: its wide shade range captures a myriad of undertones and depth, especially for deeper skin tones. Williamson also recommends this contour stick thanks to its creamy consistency and pigmented finish.<\/p>\n
Shades:\u00a0<\/b>9<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\nPros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n- Wide shade range\n<\/li>\n
- Suitable for deep skin tones\n<\/li>\n
- Lightweight and buildable\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n
Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n- Some users share that the pigment is difficult to blend\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n
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How to choose a contour stick<\/span><\/h2>\nWilliamson says there are a few factors to consider when shopping for a contour stick, and it all comes down to choosing the right shade and consistency. <\/span>This<\/span> will ensure that your contour doesn’t read too dark, <\/span>too light, or too<\/span> warm. Here’s what to look for:<\/span><\/p>\nThe shade<\/strong><\/h3>\nWilliamson recommends going two to three shades deeper than the typical foundation shade you’d use when adding contour. For a more natural look, she recommends <\/span>underpainting<\/span><\/a>: “Use what’s left in your foundation brush to go over the areas where you’ve contoured lightly,” she says.<\/span><\/p>\nFor deep skin tones, Williamson recommends reinforcing the look of a shadow <\/span>vs. just simply<\/span> contouring with a darker shade.<\/span> “Because deeper skin reflects more light, pairing your contour stick with a powder contour yields the best results,” she says. To do this, she recommends adding a matte contour powder on top after you’ve applied your cream contour stick for a more defined, shape-shifting effect.<\/span><\/p>\nThe undertone<\/strong><\/h3>\n“When shopping for a contour stick, make sure that the undertone is cool or neutral,” Williamson says. She explains that if it’s more warm-toned, it will read like a cream <\/span>bronzer<\/span><\/a>, which won’t sculpt your look the way a contour product will and might read too orange or red.<\/span><\/p>\nThe finish<\/strong><\/h3>\nBased on your skin type, you should opt for a contour stick that’s more matte if you have oily skin or more balmy if you have dry skin. Williamson also says that, generally, less is more when <\/span>it comes to<\/span> contouring. “Add contour gradually vs. applying a lot and having to blend it out\u2014this can end up looking muddy,” she says.<\/span><\/p>\nHow to use a contour stick<\/h2>\n
A contour stick makes it easy to map out exactly where you want to contour, making this format more appealing than a contour palette, which can sometimes render too much pigment or leave brush streaks behind.<\/p>\n
As far as placement goes, Williamson recommends applying a swipe of the stick onto any areas where you’d like to create the illusion of a more chiseled face\u2014like the hollows of the cheek, jawline, sides of the nose, or crease of the eye. “From there, you’ll want to use a tapered brush with a medium firmness to blend out your contour in tapping motions,” she says. Once blended in, you’ll be left with a more sculpted and defined finished face.<\/p>\n
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\n <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\nBest overall: Makeup by Mario SoftSculpt Shaping Stick \u2014 $32.00<\/div>\n <\/a><\/p>\n
\nIf a sculpted finish is your goal, try this shaping stick that comes in seven shades. It has a creamy, blendable, and buildable formula that adds natural depth to your skin. It also comes with a dual-ended brush to help buff out your contour in a few swipes, which makes it best overall in our book.<\/span><\/p>\nShades:\u00a0<\/b>7<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\nPros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n- Sculpted finish\n<\/li>\n
- Vegan and cruelty-free\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n
Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n- Users report difficulty with the twist-up packaging\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n
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\n <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\nBest for beginners: Rare Beauty Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Stick \u2014 $26.00<\/div>\n <\/a><\/p>\n
\nIf this is your first foray into contouring, let this warm bronzer stick be your guide. It comes in seven shades and glides on effortlessly without too much or too little pigment, making it user-friendly and easy to customize. Pro tip: Since this one is traditionally a bronzer stick, we recommend contouring it with cool-toned shades in the range, like Bright Side, Happy Sol, Good Energy, and On the Horizon.<\/p>\n
Shades:<\/b> 7<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nPros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n- Buildable\n<\/li>\n
- Creamy formula\n<\/li>\n
- Vegan and cruelty-free\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n
Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n- Some users report that the formula dries up\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n
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\n <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\nBest for matte finish: Milk Makeup Sculpt Cream Contour Stick \u2014 $24.00<\/div>\n <\/a><\/p>\n
\nA matte contour stick can add major depth to your look, which is why we love this cream contour formula that comes in four shades for fair, medium, and deep skin tones. It adds dimension to the face and can help you nail a natural, yet sculpted finish.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nShades:\u00a0<\/b>4<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\nPros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n- Creamy formula\n<\/li>\n
- Vegan and cruelty-free\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n
Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n- Users report difficulty with the twist-up packaging\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n
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\n <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\nBest for deep skin tones: Fenty Beauty Match Stix Matte Contour Skinstick \u2014 $32.00<\/div>\n <\/a><\/p>\n
\nThere\u2019s a good reason this Match Stix contour stick is a crowd-favorite: its wide shade range captures a myriad of undertones and depth, especially for deeper skin tones. Williamson also recommends this contour stick thanks to its creamy consistency and pigmented finish.<\/p>\n
Shades:\u00a0<\/b>9<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\nPros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n- Wide shade range\n<\/li>\n
- Suitable for deep skin tones\n<\/li>\n
- Lightweight and buildable\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n
Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n- Some users share that the pigment is difficult to blend\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n
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The shade<\/strong><\/h3>\nWilliamson recommends going two to three shades deeper than the typical foundation shade you’d use when adding contour. For a more natural look, she recommends <\/span>underpainting<\/span><\/a>: “Use what’s left in your foundation brush to go over the areas where you’ve contoured lightly,” she says.<\/span><\/p>\nFor deep skin tones, Williamson recommends reinforcing the look of a shadow <\/span>vs. just simply<\/span> contouring with a darker shade.<\/span> “Because deeper skin reflects more light, pairing your contour stick with a powder contour yields the best results,” she says. To do this, she recommends adding a matte contour powder on top after you’ve applied your cream contour stick for a more defined, shape-shifting effect.<\/span><\/p>\nThe undertone<\/strong><\/h3>\n“When shopping for a contour stick, make sure that the undertone is cool or neutral,” Williamson says. She explains that if it’s more warm-toned, it will read like a cream <\/span>bronzer<\/span><\/a>, which won’t sculpt your look the way a contour product will and might read too orange or red.<\/span><\/p>\nThe finish<\/strong><\/h3>\nBased on your skin type, you should opt for a contour stick that’s more matte if you have oily skin or more balmy if you have dry skin. Williamson also says that, generally, less is more when <\/span>it comes to<\/span> contouring. “Add contour gradually vs. applying a lot and having to blend it out\u2014this can end up looking muddy,” she says.<\/span><\/p>\nHow to use a contour stick<\/h2>\n
A contour stick makes it easy to map out exactly where you want to contour, making this format more appealing than a contour palette, which can sometimes render too much pigment or leave brush streaks behind.<\/p>\n
As far as placement goes, Williamson recommends applying a swipe of the stick onto any areas where you’d like to create the illusion of a more chiseled face\u2014like the hollows of the cheek, jawline, sides of the nose, or crease of the eye. “From there, you’ll want to use a tapered brush with a medium firmness to blend out your contour in tapping motions,” she says. Once blended in, you’ll be left with a more sculpted and defined finished face.<\/p>\n
Shop the 12 best contour sticks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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\n <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\nBest overall: Makeup by Mario SoftSculpt Shaping Stick \u2014 $32.00<\/div>\n <\/a><\/p>\n
\nIf a sculpted finish is your goal, try this shaping stick that comes in seven shades. It has a creamy, blendable, and buildable formula that adds natural depth to your skin. It also comes with a dual-ended brush to help buff out your contour in a few swipes, which makes it best overall in our book.<\/span><\/p>\nShades:\u00a0<\/b>7<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\nPros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n- Sculpted finish\n<\/li>\n
- Vegan and cruelty-free\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n
Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n- Users report difficulty with the twist-up packaging\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n
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\n <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\nBest for beginners: Rare Beauty Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Stick \u2014 $26.00<\/div>\n <\/a><\/p>\n
\nIf this is your first foray into contouring, let this warm bronzer stick be your guide. It comes in seven shades and glides on effortlessly without too much or too little pigment, making it user-friendly and easy to customize. Pro tip: Since this one is traditionally a bronzer stick, we recommend contouring it with cool-toned shades in the range, like Bright Side, Happy Sol, Good Energy, and On the Horizon.<\/p>\n
Shades:<\/b> 7<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nPros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n- Buildable\n<\/li>\n
- Creamy formula\n<\/li>\n
- Vegan and cruelty-free\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n
Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n- Some users report that the formula dries up\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n
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\n <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\nBest for matte finish: Milk Makeup Sculpt Cream Contour Stick \u2014 $24.00<\/div>\n <\/a><\/p>\n
\nA matte contour stick can add major depth to your look, which is why we love this cream contour formula that comes in four shades for fair, medium, and deep skin tones. It adds dimension to the face and can help you nail a natural, yet sculpted finish.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nShades:\u00a0<\/b>4<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\nPros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n- Creamy formula\n<\/li>\n
- Vegan and cruelty-free\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n
Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n- Users report difficulty with the twist-up packaging\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n
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\n <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\nBest for deep skin tones: Fenty Beauty Match Stix Matte Contour Skinstick \u2014 $32.00<\/div>\n <\/a><\/p>\n
\nThere\u2019s a good reason this Match Stix contour stick is a crowd-favorite: its wide shade range captures a myriad of undertones and depth, especially for deeper skin tones. Williamson also recommends this contour stick thanks to its creamy consistency and pigmented finish.<\/p>\n
Shades:\u00a0<\/b>9<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\nPros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n- Wide shade range\n<\/li>\n
- Suitable for deep skin tones\n<\/li>\n
- Lightweight and buildable\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n
Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n- Some users share that the pigment is difficult to blend\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n
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For deep skin tones, Williamson recommends reinforcing the look of a shadow <\/span>vs. just simply<\/span> contouring with a darker shade.<\/span> “Because deeper skin reflects more light, pairing your contour stick with a powder contour yields the best results,” she says. To do this, she recommends adding a matte contour powder on top after you’ve applied your cream contour stick for a more defined, shape-shifting effect.<\/span><\/p>\n “When shopping for a contour stick, make sure that the undertone is cool or neutral,” Williamson says. She explains that if it’s more warm-toned, it will read like a cream <\/span>bronzer<\/span><\/a>, which won’t sculpt your look the way a contour product will and might read too orange or red.<\/span><\/p>\n Based on your skin type, you should opt for a contour stick that’s more matte if you have oily skin or more balmy if you have dry skin. Williamson also says that, generally, less is more when <\/span>it comes to<\/span> contouring. “Add contour gradually vs. applying a lot and having to blend it out\u2014this can end up looking muddy,” she says.<\/span><\/p>\n A contour stick makes it easy to map out exactly where you want to contour, making this format more appealing than a contour palette, which can sometimes render too much pigment or leave brush streaks behind.<\/p>\n As far as placement goes, Williamson recommends applying a swipe of the stick onto any areas where you’d like to create the illusion of a more chiseled face\u2014like the hollows of the cheek, jawline, sides of the nose, or crease of the eye. “From there, you’ll want to use a tapered brush with a medium firmness to blend out your contour in tapping motions,” she says. Once blended in, you’ll be left with a more sculpted and defined finished face.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n If a sculpted finish is your goal, try this shaping stick that comes in seven shades. It has a creamy, blendable, and buildable formula that adds natural depth to your skin. It also comes with a dual-ended brush to help buff out your contour in a few swipes, which makes it best overall in our book.<\/span><\/p>\n Shades:\u00a0<\/b>7<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n If this is your first foray into contouring, let this warm bronzer stick be your guide. It comes in seven shades and glides on effortlessly without too much or too little pigment, making it user-friendly and easy to customize. Pro tip: Since this one is traditionally a bronzer stick, we recommend contouring it with cool-toned shades in the range, like Bright Side, Happy Sol, Good Energy, and On the Horizon.<\/p>\n Shades:<\/b> 7<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n A matte contour stick can add major depth to your look, which is why we love this cream contour formula that comes in four shades for fair, medium, and deep skin tones. It adds dimension to the face and can help you nail a natural, yet sculpted finish.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Shades:\u00a0<\/b>4<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n <!– –><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n There\u2019s a good reason this Match Stix contour stick is a crowd-favorite: its wide shade range captures a myriad of undertones and depth, especially for deeper skin tones. Williamson also recommends this contour stick thanks to its creamy consistency and pigmented finish.<\/p>\n Shades:\u00a0<\/b>9<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n \n <\/div>\nThe undertone<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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