How To Contour, Tips for Reshaping Your Face
Sculpt, define, and lift your features without a heavy hand or hours of blending. With the right tools, contouring can be simple, natural, and flattering for all face shapes and skin types. Enter: the Mineral Cream Contour Stick.
At Adorn, we’ve made contouring accessible and effortless with our Mineral Cream Contour Stick a buttery-soft formula enriched with Organic Jojoba and Shea Butter to seamlessly melt into your skin. Whether you’re aiming for subtly sculpted cheekbones or a more defined jawline, this cream contour stick works beautifully with your natural features and base products.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about face contouring makeup from product recommendations to application techniques plus answer all your top contour questions.
Watch our founder Briony's tutorial here:
What is Liquid Contour Used For?
Liquid contour is used to enhance the natural structure of your face by adding depth and definition. It’s applied to areas where shadows naturally fall such as under the cheekbones, along the jawline, the sides of the nose, and around the forehead.
While many opt for powders, liquid and cream contour sticks provide a more skin-like finish. They blend more easily into your base, offering a seamless and subtle sculpt that looks like it’s part of your skin, not just sitting on top.
Our mineral cream contour stick delivers this exact effect, making it the perfect choice for both beginners and pros looking to create a flattering shape without harsh lines.
Does Cream Contour Count as Liquid?
Yes! While technically a solid, a cream contour stick behaves similarly to a liquid. It melts on contact with the skin, blending into your foundation for a more natural finish than powders. That’s why cream contour is often recommended for:
- Dry or mature skin
- Natural, dewy finishes
- Longer wear with fewer touch-ups
Our Mineral Cream Contour Stick combines the convenience of a stick with the blendability of a liquid, making it the best of both worlds, especially when paired with mineral makeup bases like our SPF 20+ Mineral Foundation or SPF 20+ Hyaluronic Acid Mineral BB Cream.
Best Foundations to Pair with Your Contour Stick
Contouring works best when your base provides a natural, breathable finish. Here are our top picks to create a flawless canvas:
1. SPF 20+ Mineral Foundation
This lightweight powder foundation offers buildable coverage and a radiant finish. Perfect for everyday wear, it creates a soft-focus base that pairs beautifully with cream textures.
2. SPF 20+Hyaluronic Acid Mineral BB Cream
A hydrating, multitasking formula that evens out skin tone while nourishing and protecting with SPF. Ideal for achieving a "your skin but better" glow before adding contour.
3. Full Cover Natural Cream Foundation Stick
Great for dry or mature skin, this creamy foundation stick melts into the skin and pairs perfectly with a cream contour stick for that glowy, sculpted finish.
4. Mineral Liquid Foundation
The ultimate base for mature skin. This liquid mineral foundation offers hydration, medium coverage, and a smooth finish making it one of the top foundations for contouring with mineral makeup.
Do You Apply Liquid Contour Before or After Foundation?
Always apply your cream or liquid contour after your foundation. This ensures the contour blends properly with your base and doesn’t get lost underneath it.
Here’s the ideal order:
Prime your skin using Hydration+ Makeup Primer Moisturiser
- Apply your foundation of choice
- Use the mineral cream contour stick on sculpting points
- Blend with a damp sponge or stippling brush
- Set with translucent powder (optional)
- Add cream blush or highlight on top
Where to Apply Contour for Each Face Shape
Understanding your face shape helps you contour with intention. Here’s a quick guide:
Round Face
- Under cheekbones (angled toward the mouth)
- Sides of the forehead
- Jawline to reduce width
Oval Face
- Just under the cheekbones
- Along hairline if forehead is prominent
Heart-Shaped Face
- Temples and sides of the forehead
- Under cheekbones
- Lightly along the jawline
Square Face
- Soften jawline and forehead corners
- Under cheekbones
Long Face
- Sides of the forehead
- Along the chin
- Under cheekbones (horizontally for width)
The Benefits of Using a Mineral Cream Contour Stick
Here’s why our Mineral Cream Contour Stick is a makeup bag must-have:
- 100% Natural + Non-Toxic: No synthetic fillers, no nasties
- Hydrating Formula: Shea Butter and Organic Jojoba nourish the skin
- Buildable Colour: Layer for subtle or bold definition
- Creamy Texture: Easy to apply, easy to blend
- Compact Stick: Perfect for travel or on-the-go touch-ups
- Made in Australia: Ethical, cruelty-free, and vegan
It’s part of our skin-first mineral makeup collection designed to simplify beauty routines without compromising results.
Pro Tips for Flawless Contouring with Mineral Makeup
Use Natural Light: Always check your contour in daylight to avoid harsh lines
- Less is More: Start with a small amount and build gradually
- Use a Damp Sponge: To press and blend product into skin seamlessly
- Set with Translucent Powder: Optional, but helps cream products last longer
- Blend Upwards: Lifting motions help enhance rather than drag the face down
Contouring doesn’t need to be intimidating. With the right formula and application, you can enhance your features in a way that feels soft, sculpted, and beautifully natural.
Adorn’s mineral cream contour stick is the perfect tool to reshape your look with ease—backed by nourishing ingredients, a skin-loving formula, and the trusted performance of mineral makeup.
Whether you're creating a quick day look or adding definition for a special occasion, this little stick goes a long way in elevating your everyday beauty routine.
