Let's be real - contouring can feel like one of those makeup techniques that looks effortless on beauty gurus but somehow ...

After a certain amount of time has passed, it becomes embarrassing to ask questions about something seemingly everyone knows everything about, like contouring. If the details of this trend have ...

Contouring your makeup can give you a celeb-worthy look when done correctly, but when contouring goes wrong, it's not a pretty sight. Create a flawless face with these contouring and highlighting tips ...

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 ...

It's amazing how dusting a little bit of bronzer on the face to contour and carve out features can make a big difference. But it can be a bummer that the face-chiseling results go away the second we ...

“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 ...

Razor-sharp cheekbones and heavily contoured jawlines have dominated our feeds for quite some time, but the beauty tide is turning. From red carpets to runways, both beauty experts and novices are ...

The beauty industry has dramatically evolved to embrace the diverse spectrum of Black women’s skin tones, but mastering makeup application for deeper complexions requires specific techniques that ...

Makeup artist Lauren Hale is breaking down her best tips for aging skin. Achieving gorgeous, beautiful makeup at any age is possible, and thankfully, there are many talented experts willingly sharing ...