How to Apply Contour with the M243 Slanted Brush for a Natural Look

Quick answer

Use the M243 Slanted Cream & Liquid Contour Brush to stamp product onto your cheek hollows, then sweep to blend for a soft, natural contour.

How to contour with the M243 brush

1. Step 1: Prep your skin and product: Start with a clean, moisturized face. Apply your foundation or base makeup first. Dot a small amount of cream or liquid contour onto the back of your hand. Less is more — you can always build up. Common mistake: applying too much product at once. Start with a pea-sized amount.
2. Step 2: Stamp product onto your cheek hollows: Dip the flat tip of the M243 brush into the contour product. Tap off any excess. Using a stamping motion, press the brush onto the hollows of your cheeks, starting near your ear and moving inward. The flat paddle shape gives you control over placement. Checkpoint: keep the stamp marks within the natural shadow of your cheekbone to avoid a muddy look.
3. Step 3: Sweep and blend outward: Flip the brush to the slanted edge. Use light sweeping motions along your jawline and cheekbone to blend the product outward toward your hairline. The slant helps the brush follow the curve of your face. Common mistake: blending too far down or toward your mouth. Keep the sweep moving upward and outward.
4. Step 4: Build intensity gradually: If you want more definition, repeat steps 2 and 3 with an even lighter hand. Let each layer dry for a few seconds before adding more. Checkpoint: blend any edges with a damp sponge if you see a hard line.
5. Step 5: Set with powder (optional): For longer wear, lightly dust a translucent powder over your contoured areas with a fluffy brush. This also softens the finish if you prefer a matte look. Skip this step if you like a dewy finish or are using a long-wear formula.

Product facts

• M243 Slanted Cream & Liquid Contour Brush: The M243 Slanted Cream & Liquid Contour Brush is very dense and designed for stamping and sweeping techniques with creams and liquids. The dense bristles let you place product precisely and blend it out without absorbing too much formula, so you get a natural gradient instead of a stripe.