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One of the trickiest features to get right?

Learn How to Contour Your Nose From Makeup Artist Matin

Meet the Experts

What Is Contouring?

Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian

“My SoftSculpt Bronzer and E 3 Makeup Brush, will help achieve a natural-looking result.

Depending on the shape of the nose, place the lines where you want to add a slimming effect.

Start at the inner brow and work your way down, “Apply right below the inner brow.

model is posing with contour lines applied to the outside of the nose

Ashley Rebecca / Byrdie

Think of contour as a shadow, not a color or a bronzer,” says Matin.

“You should not be able to see lines or redness.”

This can be done with a lighter concealer that has a matte finish.

Model is blending out contour with a small, fluffy brush along the sides of the nose

Ashley Rebecca / Byrdie

Avoid using shimmery highlighting powder, as it can be more of a distraction.

No matter your skin tone, Dedivanovic says that anyone can contour their nose.

Haven’t mastered the art of contouring just yet?

model has contour applied to the bridge and tip of the nose on the sides

Ashley Rebecca / Byrdie

Practice, practice, practice.

you could either use a contour palette or a light foundation or concealer paired with a darker (i.e.

bronzer-like) shade for definition.Contour kitsmake the job very easy and there are several high-quality versions we love.

woman applying contour makeup to nose

Zachary Engeline for Byrdie

it’s possible for you to really contour your entire face, from the forehead to the neck.

Makeup artists most often use the contour technique to shape the nose, cheeks and forehead.

model has highlighter applied down the bridge of the nose and on the tip

Ashley Rebecca / Byrdie

model is posing showing a fully contoured nose

Ashley Rebecca / Byrdie