7 Of The Best Contour Sticks For An Effortless Lift And Sculpt

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7 Of The Best Contour Sticks For An Effortless Lift And Sculpt

Contouring has undergone a rebrand. The application of this once-complicated technique was reserved only for professional makeup artists and was loved only by those who preferred a heavier makeup look (think: 2013 Kardashians). The antithesis of no-makeup makeup has since become the staple of an effortless regimen and there’s one cylindrical-shaped product to thank for it: the contour stick.

No longer linked to a strict three-step routine (though you’re more than welcome to add blush and highlighter, if you so please), this stand-alone stick swipes straight onto your face and can be blended out using nothing but your fingers.

The only skill required? Knowing how to locate your cheekbones, jawline, forehead and anywhere else you require a little added definition and sculpt.

What are the best contour sticks?

MECCA MAX Off Duty Cream Contour Stick

Looking for something cheap and cheerful? This silky MECCA MAX stick sits under the $20 mark (almost unheard of for a contour stick). Forget feeling flat; with a few swipes in the right places, you’ll be wondering where that sharp jawline has been hiding all these years.

$19 at MECCA

Fenty Beauty Match Stix Matte Contour Skinstick

For a soft, matte finish, draw Fenty’s best-selling contour stick straight onto your face, then blend out with your fingers, brush or a sponge and enjoy a natural sculpt.

$48 at Sephora

Clinique Chubby Stick Sculpting Contour

We say: The OG of contour sticks, Clinique’s creamy formulation brings instant depth and definition to your cheekbones, jawline and wherever else you require a bit of added sculpting.

You say: “This product makes it so easy to target the exact area that I want to contour. It is so easy to blend and it does seem to set in place really well to after several minutes and I noticed that it lasts a long time on my face. It’s creamy and non-drying for the skin.” – Clearcrystalwater

Want to know more? Read Clinique Chubby Stick Sculpting Contour reviews here…

$48 at Adore Beauty

Rare Beauty Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Stick

This Rare Beauty number may be featured in our contour sticks roundup, however, its offering doesn’t end there. On top of adding dimension and definition, you can use this cream product as a warm bronzer or even apply it to your eyelids for a natural wash of colour.

$45 at Sephora

Makeup By Mario Soft Sculpt Shaping Stick

Hailing from Jennifer Lopez‘s makeup artist, this natural sculpt stick will carve out your cheekbones in one effortless, butter-soft swipe. The Makeup By Mario contour stick wins the award for best handbag-friendly tool. Why? Because it comes with a built-in brush, of course.

$46 at Sephora

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Contour Wand

You’ve likely seen this wand being dotted down the cheekbones of every TikToker on the internet and for good reason. The cushion applicator effortlessly stamps a juicy amount of pigment straight onto the skin and blends in just as easily. Your only hurdle? Finding one in stock.

$60 at Charlotte Tilbury

Skin O2 3D Face Stick – Contour & Highlight

We say: If you favour a precise applicator, the Skin O2’s fine-tip pen is the easiest way to ensure you’re colouring between the lines.

You say: “When I use this I feel like I achieve a really pretty look which looks completely natural and so it’s great to use over simply a foundation. It takes seconds to apply and blend. Colours are buildable too.” – Clearcrystalwater

Want to know more? Read Skin O2 3D Face Stick – Contour & Highlight reviews here…

$40 at Skin 02

Have you tried any of these contour sticks? If not, which one would you like to try?

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