Makeup has the incredible power to enhance our features and bring out our natural beauty. One technique that has gained immense popularity in recent years is contouring. By strategically using shadows ...

“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, ...

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 ...

Welcome to Beauty In A Tik, where each week we put TikTok's viral beauty hacks and innovative trends to the test. One beauty movement that continues to evolve, however, is contouring. The makeup ...

Thin lips are chic, elegant and very much a thing, but makeup is supposed to be fun, and sometimes it's nice to play around with shape and definition. So, if you're feeling experimental – or the mood ...

Era-defining beauty holds a special place in my heart. The perfect brow arches and pinky brown lips from the ‘90s, or the dramatic cat-eyes from the ‘60s, are classics that have remained steadfast in ...

Sometimes I yearn for the old days of makeup. When I first fell in love with it, makeup was about creating a look or decorating your face. Sure, we concealed spots and emphasised our favourite bits, ...

Two essentials in your cosmetic bag that may look the same, but serve two different purposes. When Hailey Bieber launched her ...