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The Best Contour Sticks For Snatching Your Face

Sculpt, define and slay with our top picks.
The Best Contour Sticks For Snatching Your Face
By Jennifer Ford · Updated May 19, 2023

When it comes to achieving chiseled cheekbones and a sculpted jawline, contouring is the holy grail of makeup techniques. While contour powders have long been the go-to option, contour sticks have emerged as a game-changing alternative. Not only do they offer unmatched precision, but thanks to their creamy texture, the best contour sticks effortlessly glide along the skin, allowing you to sculpt and define with ease. Plus, they provide a natural, skin-like finish, making them ideal for everyday wear.

To take contour sticks a step further than traditional options, many brands infuse their formulas with nourishing ingredients like antioxidants and hydrators, ensuring your skin stays healthy and radiant. Some even include built-in highlighters or dual-ended designs, providing all-in-one solutions for your contouring needs. Below, we’ve rounded up the best contour sticks on the market for achieving a sculpted look.

01
Uoma Beauty Double Take Sculpt & Strobe Stick

Achieve a professional-level glow with this dynamic duo. The strobe end, which contains lychee extract, is perfect for achieving a radiant and hydrated look. The other side is a creamy contour that seamlessly blends into the skin upon contact.

Available at Nordstrom
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02
Fenty Beauty Match Stix Matte Contour Skinstick

This lightweight, long-wearing cream-to-powder formula lets you layer and blend effortlessly, leaving no room for creases or cakey disasters. Plus, each shade has been obsessively fine-tuned to slay on every skin tone.

Available at Sephora
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03
Nudestix Tinted Blur Contour Sculpting Stick

Easily enhance the contours of your face with this lightweight cream-to-powder formula that creates a soft and natural look.

Available at Sephora
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04
LYS Beauty No Limits Cream Bronzer and Contour Stick

Think of this as a magic wand that effortlessly sculpts, warms and defines your complexion–all while minimizing imperfections. As a bonus it’s teeming with good for you skincare ingredient like rosehip oil, so it’s suitable dry and mature skin.

Available at Amazon
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05
Makeup by Mario SoftSculpt Shaping Stick

With six universally flattering shades and an angled brush for pro-like application, this stick is your secret weapon for a flawless sculpted look.

Available at Sephora
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06
Milk Makeup Sculpt Contour Stick

With its cool-toned, matte formula, this cream contour stick creates natural shadows for instant depth and dimension. Whether you want a subtle touch or an intense chisel, you can snatch your face to the gods.

Available at Sephora
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