Contouring step 1 begin by determining your face shape with the face chart this will be your guide for recommended placement of contour and highlight powders step 2 using any of the three contour powders on the bottom row apply this with a makeup brush anywhere you want to slim or define your features typically this powder is applied on the outer edges of the forehead on either side of the bridge of the nose underneath cheekbones and along the jawline step 3 blend the contour powder