The 17 Best Contour Palettes

Harper's Bazaar

August 4, 2016 at 2:41 PM

<p>The easiest-to-use palettes for instant cheekbones<span>.</span></p>

<p><strong>Anastasia Beverly Hills</strong> Contour Kit, $40, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.sephora.com/contour-kit-P386335?skuId=1615186&om_mmc=ppc-GG&mkwid=sGcZgSdxL&pcrid=49113173799&pdv=c&site=_search&lang=en&gclid=CjwKEAjwoPG8BRCSi5uu6d6N5WcSJABHzD8FjNC_ollSdoftGNCPQQSwMNyFZ2gWIaVmLS5lIumnOxoCaRTw_wcB" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:sephora.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">sephora.com</a>. </p>

<p><strong>Charlotte Tilbury</strong> Filmstar Bronze & Glow, $68, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.charlottetilbury.com/us/filmstar-bronze-and-glow.html?gclid=CjwKEAjwoPG8BRCSi5uu6d6N5WcSJABHzD8FUGipUpCNRVKd487N7RswiYZiVS_NQ7fcezZymi_4dhoC30nw_wcB" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:charlottetilbury.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">charlottetilbury.com</a>. </p>

<p><strong>Dior</strong> Diorblush Light & Contour Sculpting Stick Duo, $44, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/dior-diorblush-light-contour-sculpting-stick-duo/4426621?cm_mmc=google-_-productads-_-Women%3AMakeup%3ACheek-_-5219932&rkg_id=h-3e128874b7b498a82a3906b347d8a2cc_t-1470073203&adpos=1o1&creative=56201907233&device=c&network=g&gclid=COqv1bjhoM4CFUUmhgodIqsDsA" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:shop.nordstrom.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">shop.nordstrom.com</a>. </p>

<p><strong>Estée Lauder</strong> New Dimension Shape + Sculpt Contour Face Kit, $50, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/estee-lauder-new-dimension-shape-sculpt-contour-face-kit/4087152?cm_mmc=google-_-productads-_-Women%3AMakeup%3ACheek-_-1103324&rkg_id=h-3e128874b7b498a82a3906b347d8a2cc_t-1469921541&adpos=1o1&creative=53947474073&device=c&network=g&gclid=CjwKEAjwoPG8BRCSi5uu6d6N5WcSJABHzD8FVWlDxr0UTTF0XneF2lwBj1-HgFlAX3KXNdYKUFdbKxoCYYHw_wcB" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:shop.nordstrom.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">shop.nordstrom.com</a>. </p>

<p><strong>Hourglass</strong> Illume Sheer Color Trio, $62, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.barneys.com/hourglass-illume-sheer-color-trio-504506205.html" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:barneys.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">barneys.com</a>. </p>

<p><strong>Oribe</strong> Illuminating Face Palette, $68, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.oribe.com/illuminating-face-palette.html" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:oribe.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">oribe.com</a>. </p>

<p><strong>L'Oréal Paris </strong>Infallible Pro Contour Palette, $13, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.ulta.com/infallible-pro-contour-palette?productId=xlsImpprod13501035" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:ulta.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">ulta.com</a>. </p>

<p><strong>Kevyn Aucoin </strong>The Contour Book The Art of Sculpting + Defining Volume II, $65, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.sephora.com/the-contour-book-art-sculpting-defining-volume-ii-P401659" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:sephora.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">sephora.com</a>. </p>

<p><strong>Lancôme</strong> Le Duo Contour & Highlighter Stick, $36, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.sephora.com/le-duo-contour-highlighter-stick-P393227?skuId=1678457&om_mmc=ppc-GG&mkwid=s5RQdKlU1&pcrid=77427289612&pdv=c&site=us_search&country_switch=us&lang=en&gclid=CjwKEAjwoPG8BRCSi5uu6d6N5WcSJABHzD8FCQXFjVDrrYz8CoV7FqgqQFNXEKwdWE5rEJF7jtW9AxoCqS_w_wcB" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:sephora.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">sephora.com</a>. </p>

<p><strong>Maybelline New York</strong> Face Studio Master Contour Face Contouring Kit, $13, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.maybelline.com/face-makeup/contouring/facestudio-master-contour" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:maybelline.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">maybelline.com</a>. </p>

<p><strong>Make Up For Ever</strong> Pro Sculpting Face Palette, $45, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.sephora.com/pro-sculpting-face-palette-P404776?skuId=1779784&om_mmc=ppc-GG&mkwid=sWcTiMxPt&pcrid=102175496199&pdv=c&site=_search&country_switch=&lang=en&gclid=CjwKEAjwoPG8BRCSi5uu6d6N5WcSJABHzD8F3_pelhqCo9ZBt5VmWTa0gEwsItlAWq76gc14cHHF6hoCw-Dw_wcB" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:sephora.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">sephora.com</a>. </p>

<p><strong>Nars</strong> Contour Blush, $42, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.narscosmetics.com/USA/olympia-contour-blush/0607845051800.html" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:narscosmetics.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">narscosmetics.com</a>. </p>

<p><strong>Nuance Salma Hayek</strong> Flawless Finish Contour & Illuminate Duo, $13, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://nuancesalmahayek.com/product/flawless-finish-contour-illuminate-duo-pearl-light-shaded-sand-648840" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:nuancesalmahayek.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">nuancesalmahayek.com</a>. </p>

<p><strong>Mehron </strong>Celebre Pro-HD Cream Contour & Highlight Palette, $80, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.mehron.com/Celebre_Pro_HD_Cream_Contour_Highlight_Palette_p/201-pal-ch.htm" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:mehron.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">mehron.com</a>. </p>

<p><strong>Smashbox </strong>Step-By-Step Contour Kit, $45, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.smashbox.com/product/6109/18799/index.tmpl" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:smashbox.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">smashbox.com</a>. </p>

<p><strong>Stila</strong> Shape & Shade Custom Contour Duo, $40, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.sephora.com/shape-shade-custom-contour-duo-P393803?skuId=1695147&om_mmc=ppc-GG&mkwid=s98fIFHs0&pcrid=102317743359&pdv=c&site=_search&country_switch=&lang=en&gclid=CjwKEAjwrIa9BRD5_dvqqazMrFESJACdv27GP5vY9aU5Hr2t4plvtbnT7PBzXhMjtQ3VJOKuCST-8RoC9rLw_wcB" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:sephora.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">sephora.com</a>. </p>

<p><strong>Tom Ford </strong>Soleil Contouring Compact, $108, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/tom-ford-soleil-contouring-compact-limited-edition/4318803?cm_mmc=google-_-productads-_-Women%3AMakeup%3ACheek-_-5142579&rkg_id=h-3e128874b7b498a82a3906b347d8a2cc_t-1469921967&adpos=1o4&creative=53947477553&device=c&network=g&gclid=CjwKEAjwoPG8BRCSi5uu6d6N5WcSJABHzD8FSkCXTQxIkYuEnCxuGyz-5l3nMoFuR7TZvyKTbLz_-BoCw03w_wcB" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:shop.nordstrom.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">shop.nordstrom.com</a>. </p>

The easiest-to-use palettes for instant cheekbones.

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