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12 Drugstore Contouring Products That Sculpt Your Face For Under $15

by Stephanie Montes

Updated: Jan. 7, 2020

Originally Published: Aug. 3, 2017

Matteo Valle

Girl wearing drugstore contouring products

Thanks to a certain Kardashian, the concept of contouring has become as normal as the classic red lip or a go-to smoky eye. Whether you use the technique daily or have tried it for a special occasion, you’ve definitely taken it for a spin before. But if you're a contouring newbie who doesn't want to waste your pricier goods as you get a feel for the trend, then drugstore contour products are the way to go.

Aside from cheekbones, contour products will emphasis your nose, lips, and jawline. But if you aren't exactly sure where to start, a kit has everything you need to get the look. The shades can be used alone, or mixed together to achieve your preferred finish. At only $10, consider L'Oreal's Infallible Total Cover Concealing and Contour Kit, which includes four pigmented shades to conceal and contour like a pro. Or, if you're constantly on the go, a contour stick may be for you. NYX's Wonder Stick, $12, comes with one side to highlight and the other to contour.

It might cost Kim a fortune to get chiseled cheekbones, but the same doesn’t have to go for you. Below, shop 12 drugstore contour products to get the sought-after look.

Contour Kits

3C Conceal Correct Contour Palette

3C Conceal Correct Contour Palette

Included in this contour palette from NYX are six color correcting shades. Use with a brush or your fingers to glide on the non-creasing product.

Contour Palette Light/Medium

Contour Palette Light/Medium

e.l.f.'s Contour Palette features four powder shades, and is infused with Vitamin E to help nourish skin.

Facestudio Master Contour Face Contouring Kit

Facestudio Master Contour Face Contouring Kit

This kit has everything you need for your complexion — a bronzer, blush, and highlighter. Plus, it's under $10.

truBLEND Contour Palette

truBLEND Contour Palette

This contour palette was designed by makeup luminary Pat McGrath, so that should be enough for you to purchase. And the cream formula makes it blendable, so you can go from a natural look to over-the-top contour.

Contour Sticks

Physicians Formula Organic Wear Sculpting Bronzer

Physicians Formula

Physicians Formula Organic Wear Sculpting Bronzer

Not only will this contour stick give you the ultimate bronzy look, the ingredients will aid in nourishing skin. The product is formulated with organic jojoba oil, organic Indian senna seed, organic aloe vera, and botanical cactus flower.

Sculpt N' Go Creamy Contour Stick

Sculpt N' Go Creamy Contour Stick

Jordana's Sculpt N' Go Creamy Contour Stick is buildable, so use as little, or as much as you wish. And if you're into matte finishes, this product is for you.

MegaGlo Dual-Ended Contour Stick

MegaGlo Dual-Ended Contour Stick

With this duo bronzer and contour stick, you can easily emphasis your features in seconds.

Bronzer Stick Golden Shimmer

Bronzer Stick Golden Shimmer

This bronzer stick from Burt's Bees is formulated with coconut oil, jojoba oil, cupuacu butter and daikon radish to give your skin the moisture it needs.

Powder Bronzers

Face Studio City Bronze

Face Studio City Bronze

Formulated with whipped cocoa butter, this bronzer from Maybelline provides a pretty wash of color on your lids, too.

Physicians Formula

Mini Bronzer in Debutante

Mini Bronzer in Debutante

If you're new to the world of contouring, start out with a mini product. And if you quickly hit pan, purchase a bigger size next time.

True Match Lumi Bronze It Bronzer

True Match Lumi Bronze It Bronzer

Apply this bronzer to the hollows of your cheeks with a fan brush for a lit-from-within glow.

This article was originally published on Aug. 3, 2017