One of the greatest mysteries of makeup is how to contour and highlight based on your face shape. If you're anything like me, these two beauty aspects have confused and haunted me since my early teens ...

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 ...

If dark colours can make an area look smaller and light shades can open up and widen a space, then you can create illusions to flatter your face shape with colours, not just on your face but your hair ...

“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 ...

There’s no denying that over the last few years, pared-back make-up has been where it’s at when it comes to trending looks. Whether that’s sheer, sheeny eyeshadows, dewy blush or ‘tired girl’ makeup, ...

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 ...

TikTok has blessed us with many things: iconic audio sounds, viral video memes and even Kylie Jenner's fly friend, Frederick (IYKYK). And there's no lacking when it comes to the beauty side of the app ...

If the idea of contouring conjures visions of a heavily carved, chiseled complexion that feels more daunting than doable, you could be forgiven for dismissing this beauty trend as one that is simply ...