Sculpting your face to look “snatched” with makeup has never been easier, thanks to the contour stick. This one-stop-shop of an item requires you to swipe the pigmented formula over the area you want to define or enhance, and BAM! Once blended with a brush, your skin automatically has a soft glow that’ll define features all day long.
But how do you know which option to use? How do you know which brand will blend effortlessly into the skin, providing you an overall natural look?
Because there are so many choices to look at in beauty stores and online, we decided it was a good idea to put our best efforts in and narrow down a list of fabulous selections. Check ‘em out below.
Fenty Beauty Match Stix Matte Contour Skinstick ($32, shop here)
If you’re looking for a perfect sculpt, the long-wear formula produced by Fenty should be your go-to contour. This weightless makeup is super easy to blend and gives you the opportunity to dramatize your look. Just be aware, the more swipes you apply, the more intense your look will be – and the greater chance the compounds will dry up on your skin throughout the day. For the best appearance and no dry-out, use two or three solid swipes across areas you want to glam-up.
Makeup by Mario Softsculpt Shaping Stick ($32, shop here)
Coming in fair, light, medium, and dark tones, this contour stick should be your next staple in that makeup bag of yours. Celebs like Kim Kardashian and JLo lean on this baby. Why? Because the matte finish it offers is flawless and the built-in applicator makes it easy to conserve product. You’ll be impressed by the varying depths and undertones, and when you see that brush on the other end of the stick, your jaw will totally drop. Can anybody say 2-in-1 with a smile?
Milk Makeup Sculpt Cream Contour Stick ($24, shop here)
With names like Toasted, Stoked, Simmer, and Sizzle, how can you not want to buy Milk products immediately? These bronzer sticks offer cool-toned hues that you’ll instantly fall in love with. Plus, no cakiness or muddiness, even after wearing it all day long!
We have a theory… The perfect recipe was created using thyme extract and sunflower seed oil, two ingredients that promote a nourishing environment. No wonder why this beauty is an award-winning brand.
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Beauty Light Wand ($42, shop here)
Blendable and buildable – two very important characteristics for a great contour applicator. It just so happens that Charlotte Tilbury offers both, with just the tap of a wand. Check out the photo above; the small white pom-pom slowly oozes out the formula, you apply it to your face to pronounce features, and then blend it out with a contour brush of your choosing. Very lightweight, great for people of all skin types and ages, and doesn’t dry out the skin. This natural glow is one you’ll want to keep handy always.
LYS Beauty No Limits Cream Bronzer & Contour Stick ($20, shop here)
Seven options?! LYS Beauty knew that it had a lot of competition to beat, and when they released their version of a contour stick, there was zero disappointment. This baby goes on easy, sculpts and defines, blends like a dream, and has super-safe packaging. The icing on top? This specific creation contains hyaluronic acid to help hydrate your skin’s outermost layer. Say bye-bye to dryness. And with just a $20 price tag? Count us in.