10 Best Contour Palettes to Sculpt Your Face Like a Pro

Designed by the industry's queen of brows and lauded by celebrities and influencers across the board, this must-have kit comes with six refillable shades, ranging from light to deep. Shown here in Light to Medium, it's everything you need to sculpt your face in one handy palette.

Amazon reviewers swear by this all-in-one contour palette because it contains six finely milled powders that provide a buildable coverage and blend easily with your go-to makeup brushes. There are three highlighters and three matte and shimmery contour powders that come in cool and warm undertones to complement your complexion, 365 days a year.

One reviewer has been using this palette for a decade and called it the “best contour kit on market.” Another Amazon reviewer who previously used the Marc Jacobs Beauty and NYX contour kits appreciates the interchangeable pans and flexibility of the ABH powders.

While reviewers are into all of the highlighter shades, they're obsessed with the light yellow powder that brightens their dark circles, similar to a banana powder or color corrector.

To quote one 5-star review: “I’m all for the highlighting shades — I use the Banana shade for my under eyes, Vanilla for my reverse contour and other highlight, and Sand gives a nice, not-so-sparkly shimmer to the skin. Looks beautiful on the cheekbone and Cupid’s bow.”

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A beautifully pigmented cream contour palette that's also under $8? No wonder this Black Radiance True Complexion palette is top-rated with over 6,000 5-star reviews. With Light to Medium and Medium to Dark color options for a more diverse color range, these shades effortlessly blend to contour, sculpt, and illuminate.

Amazon reviewers seriously cannot get enough of this “game-changing” contour palette. They say a little bit of product goes a long way, so they can use a light hand to chisel their face. “The colors make me look so beautiful and it truly has built up my confidence. It's a natural look and it doesn't take long to apply,” says one reviewer.

True Complexion is also a cream contour palette, meaning it is best suited for normal, mature, or dry skin types. Anyone with combo skin can use it too, although it's probably best suited for the wintertime when your oily T-zone calms down.

Whether you're new to contouring or simply looking for a budget-friendly option under $9 (yes, you read that right), this Maybelline contour palette makes application as simple as contour, blush, highlight, and go.

This palette also comes with a small angled contour brush, so you don't need to travel with a full-sized brush when you want to touch up your makeup.

Reviewers say the powders feel a bit dry, but they dust on smoothly and give a gorgeous, healthy glow to the skin. They love that the powders don't leave their face looking orange or ashy, and the shimmery powder blush didn't emphasize any rough skin texture.

One 5-star Amazon review called this an overall good buy for anyone who wants an affordable contour palette that doubles as an eyeshadow.

Yet another budget-friendly option is this hypoallergenic Physicians Formula palette infused with antioxidants, vitamins, and moisturizers for flawless application.

The best part? They have a Matte Sculpting Palette and Shimmer Glow Palette, so no matter your finish preference, you can fall in love with it.

Hundreds of Amazon reviewers agree that it performs amazingly, with many highlighting the buttery-soft texture, bendability, and snap closure as wins. They also appreciate that this powder contour palette doesn't crease or show other signs of wear throughout the day.

And if you're dealing with fine lines and wrinkles, this is the contour palette for you. “I’m 37 and I have my share of fine lines, and this product does not accentuate texture on my skin or [my] fine lines, of which I have many. Highly recommend it to anyone of any age who is looking for the last contouring palette they’ll ever need,” says one 5-star Amazon review.

Though this is not a standard palette, these contouring colors by Fenty Beauty (per usual) help fill a hole in the makeup industry. With a range of various shades for all skin tones, there is sure to be a hue for everyone, from Suedeish to Espresso.

Rihanna's buildable cream-to-powder Match Stix Contour Sticks are available in 10 hues and leave behind a natural, matte finish, making them especially helpful if you have oily skin. Speaking of shades, if you and Bad Gal Riri have a similar skin tone, then opt for Truffle, Rih's go-to contour color.

But you don't need to rely on Rihanna's word that this product delivers. Sephora reviewers consider it their no-fail option for a sculpted face. “It’s very subtle, blendable, and believable on my light skin, even in daylight. I have to hide it, though, because my daughter keeps trying to steal it,” jokes one 51-year-old mom. “I dab this on lightly and blend with my makeup sponge, and then sometimes add just a touch of bronzer powder over it.”

A bonus: Match Stix has a vegan-friendly formula that is also free of pesky parabens and phthalates.

Looking for a top-rated contour palette that won't break the bank? We suggest adding this kit from e.l.f., a brand known for its range of affordable makeup products, to your shopping cart.

The Cream Contour Palette includes three contour shades that you can wear individually or mix to create a custom sculpting shade. This contour kit also contains a golden highlight shade to help complete your face beat.

We're not the only fans of this affordable buy — Ulta reviewers appreciate the long-wearing, vegan, and cruelty-free formula. They also love that it's relatively compact and has a built-in mirror for quick and easy touch-ups and travel.

Keep in mind that some Ulta reviewers find the cream contour dries quickly on your face, so you'll have to work quickly to blend it out before it's locked into place.

This complexion-enhancing contour palette doesn't come with a built-in mirror, and it's too large to stash in your evening bag, but when you're paying under $18 for eight refillable shades, it's really NBD.

With this many shade options, you'll always have the perfect match on hand for your skin tone. One Amazon reviewer says this palette works with both her fair complexion and her mom's olive skin tone. “It's pigmented enough that you are never left frustrated by the lack of color, but not so pigmented that you can't build the colors for better blending,” says their 5-star review.

Aside from being one of the most affordable kits you could ever own, this silky highlighter and contour palette is a perfect consistency. Use your trusty makeup brush and smooth it on to instantly define your bone structure.

Perfect for all skin types, this MAC Studio palette comes in Light/Medium and Medium/Dark to provide a smooth, even application to sculpt, shape, and enhance your gorgeous features.

Of the six colors, three are matte and three are shimmery, giving makeup lovers the best of both worlds, depending on your mood. Not to mention the “soft-focus technology” in the highlighters formulated to reflect light perfectly.

One pro makeup artist called this “the most blendable and soft” contour palette they've ever used, while other non-professional reviewers appreciate that they can use these powders as eyeshadow. “I used the highlighters on the shadow of my bags, the arch of my brow, and to highlight my nose, and it worked well because there is very little shimmer. I could use it in more places on my face including in the wrinkles on my forehead,” says one 5-star Nordstrom review.

Mature skin types usually benefit from cream makeup products, but we recommend incorporating this contour palette into your routine. Developed with plastic surgeons, this kit utilizes Drops of Light Technology to create a luminous, lit-from-within glow. Plus, it's infused with some of our favorite anti-aging skincare ingredients, like hydrolyzed collagen, silk, and peptides.

This essential compact from It Cosmetics features everything you need to look bright and beautiful, with three pigmented powders to effortlessly sculpt your features. We love that this contour palette includes a universally flattering blush to complement the highlighting and shading powders.

One Ulta reviewer called this a “keeper” that IT Cosmetics should never reformulate or discontinue. Another reviewer considers it the ultimate product, adding the compact lasted for an entire year while they were abroad in Italy.

This glittering palette of irresistible hues will give you a custom glow with each shade, featuring a cream-like texture for a smooth, powder-free finish. With a rich bronzer for contouring, a natural blush for your cheeks, and not one but two highlighter options, you'll be even more radiant than usual, in no time.

Reviewers like to use their fingers to strategically apply the highlighter to their cheekbones and the inner V of their eyes, and a fluffy brush to dust on the rich contour shades.

Remember, powder formulas are especially great for beginners and anyone with oily and combination skin, but given its glowy finish, oily skin types might want to sit this one out.

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