It used to be that if you wanted a slimmer nose or more pronounced cheekbones, you had to inject crazy fillers into your face or worse: to go under the knife! Ay, no. Ain't nobody got time or money for that. That's what contouring is for!
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Contouring is a much more reasonable (and cheaper) approach to achieving the defined faces of your dreams. Okay, so it's time-consuming and requires a bit of skill, but with a little practice, you too can use makeup to create the illusion of a defined chin, higher cheekbones or even six-pack abs—te lo juro! Seriously, once you get the hang of it, contouring will become your new favorite thing.
Check out the outrageous transformation these 12 gorgeous gals [and guys] achieved with just a bit of imagination and a healthy dose of makeup! It'll blow your mind and make you a believer.
Image via BellaDeLunne/Instagram
Kandee Johnson
If this transformation doesn't convince you of the power of contouring, I don't know what will. Makeup artist Kandee Johnson goes all out, contoring her features to resemble those of the one and only Angelina Jolie! Wow! Wow! WOW!!
Dulce Candy
Latina beauty vlogger Dulce Candy uses highlighting and contouring products to make her naturally beautiful features pop! For more of her tutorials, check out her website: dulcecandy.com
Jordan Liberty
Male makeup artist works his magic, creating an easy spring look featuring natural contouring on Ford model Ashley Brielle. How gorg is she?
Adrienne Bailon
Adrienne Bailon isn't fake. She's been very upfront about the fact that uses the magic of makeup to give herself the illusion of having a slimmer nose and higher cheekbones. Not that she needs any of it. The woman is flawless!
Paolo Ballesteros
Nope, that's not Khloe Kardashian. It's Philipino makeup master Paolo Ballesteros. The talented makeup artist has transformed himself into countless pop icons, including Khloe's sister Kim and stepmother Caitlyn Jenner. His transformations have earned him more than 900,000 followers on IG–so far.
BellaDeLunne
Sick and tired of people calling her a "payasa" because she enjoys wearing makeup, this beautiful beauty vlogger took matters into her own hands. She produced a moving makeup tutorial intended to prove to haters that just because she wears a lot of makeup, that doesn't mean she shouldn't be taken seriously. Watch the full video here!
Kim Kardashian
Kim swears her famous rear end is real, but concedes that her cheekbones aren't actually that pronounced and her nose isn't as slender as she'd have us believe; she achieves her defined features with the help of some savvy makeup skills. Pretty impressive, right?
These BuzzFeed bros
Give yourself the illussion of bigger breasts with makeup! If these guys can pull it off and look totes natural, so can you.
Alexandra's Girly Talk
Yup, you can even contour your lips to give yourself a fuller pout. Check out Alexandra's YouTube tutorial to find out how she achieved this pouty look.
Jackie Gomez
Last fall celebrity makeup artist Jackie Gomez schooled us on how to achieve Kim K's flawless features. Check out her full tutorial here!
Elsy Anthonijsz
Elsy walks Instagram followers through her 5-step contouring process, detailing which products she used to enhance her already gorgeous heart-shaped face. Check out her tutorial at https://instagram.com/glamher_booth/
Moda Mob
Want to flaunt six-pack abs by tonight! Grab a makeup brush and get to work! For Moda Mob's detailed tutorial, go here!
