12 Photos That Will Only Make Sense If You Love Contouring

If you're a makeup lover, chances are you have tried contouring. And after learning how to contour, you probably had an epiphany on how life-changing it can be. Contouring is a makeup technique that can reshape and enhance your facial features, and it's also pretty fun to do. From adding odd lines to your face to seeing a chiseled cheek bone created right before your own eyes, you know to never underestimate the power of contouring. Here are 12 photos that contour fans can definitely make sense of.

1. One contour palette is not enough 

You probably own a cream and a powder contour kit because you know that one is never enough. We can thank Anastasia Beverley Hills for that!

2. Highlight so bright

After putting in all that hard work with contouring, you need to highlight. You know that you can never overdo highlighting: the brighter the better. If you love highlighting, checkout #7. 

3. Before you contoured

The "dark ages" to you were before you knew how to contour. Also, you can relate to this photo because you may think it is how you used to look before contouring.

4. You love baking

You love to bake... your face, not cake. You know it's a must to keep your makeup on fleek and keep the creases at bay. Learn to bake to keep your skin looking flawless.

5. Blend, blend, blend

With contouring, blending is the key to success. If you think you're done blending, blend again! Harsh lines are not cute. Checkout #11 too see a perfectly blended-out contour! 

6. Anything can be contoured 

Chest, nose, lips, abs — you name it, it can be contoured.  

7. Nose highlight

Who knew that adding a little swipe of highlight on your nose could pull your look together? You did!

8. Color correcting is magic

Color correcting can correct dark spots, redness, and dark circles under your eyes. Color correcting can make your contour stand out even more. If you color correct, you know how to have fun with all the different colors. 

9. Before and after pics

Looking at these pictures are so satisfying. I mean, where did she get those cheekbones? 

10. Having your contour lines symmetrical 

You might have used some tips and tricks, like this tape contour hack, to help you get your lines sharp. But once you master the lines, there's nothing stopping you. #blessed 

11. Clown contouring 

This doesn't look weird or excessive to you. It's an art, and you are probably impressed with how well it all got blended out. 

12. Contouring is different for everybody 

If your face is an oval, you know you need to contour differently than someone with a square face. Different face shapes calls for different contouring.

Main image via YouTube / Heidi Hamoud

Collage image via Instagram / @belladelune