Contouring: A step-by-step guide by expert make-up artists

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. More recently, contouring became associated with drag queen culture, with performers using it to create the illusion of having a more feminine face shape and creating shadows to alter their features. Speaking to The Independent, Lisa Potter-Dixon, head make-up artist at Benefit Cosmetics, gave us her top tips for achieving a quick and easy contour: Using a super blendable, soft matte finish bronzer, like Hoola, start at the forehead and dust down in a figure of three either side of your face. “Every face shape and person have different concerns or loves so you may only want contour one or two areas or none at all,” she tells The Independent. “Wherever you are contouring make sure you choose a tone that looks like the natural shadows on your skin that way your added shadows will look more flattering and realistic.” Here, O’Donnell provides her step-by-step guide on how to contour each part of the face, depending on what you want to define.