7 best contour sticks for Indian skin tones

Why cream contours?

Achieving a well-defined contour is often tricky, right from the shades and undertones used for contouring to its application. Most people tend to use bronzers interchangeably as contours, which can end up making the face appear warmer and more sun-kissed. Enter: contour sticks—creamy, malleable and blendable.

Kay Beauty ‘Contour Stick’

This crayon-shaped contour stick allows you to draw precise and seamless strokes for a perfectly chiselled face.

Milk Makeup ‘Sculpt Contour Stick’

Each Milk contour stick contains mango butter, thyme extract, and sunflower seed oil, that offer skin-loving benefits, as well as a unique cool tone to avoid a muddy finish.

Too Faced ‘Chocolate Soleil Creamy Stick Bronzer’

This contour stick is ideal to sculpt, define and warm up your face—a balanced combination of cool and warm tones does the trick.

Nudestix ‘Nudies Matte Cream Bronzer’

Nudestix 'Nudies Matte Cream Bronzer' is favored by professionals for its kaolin clay-based formula and built-in brush.

Fenty ‘Matchstix Contour Stick’

Fenty's 'Matchstix Contour Stick' is a viral hit for its versatile shade range and creamy, coconut oil-infused formula.

Makeup By Mario ‘SoftSculpt® Shaping Sticks’

The Makeup By Mario 'SoftSculpt® Shaping Sticks' offer a waxy, easy-to-buff formula with an angular built-in brush, ensuring a natural, matte finish.

Pro tip

Apply contour before bronzer. Cream contour sticks are preferred for Indian skin due to their compatibility with humid weather and oily skin, often layered with powder for longevity.