How do you use cream contour on your face?

Apply a cream contour shade like Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate to the hollows of your cheeks, along your jawline, and down the sides of your nose. Blend thoroughly with a brush or your fingertips using upward strokes. The cream formula melts into skin for a natural-looking shadow.

What is the best cream contour product?

Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate is a highly regarded cream contour palette that provides both a sculpting shade and a highlighter in one compact. Its creamy texture blends seamlessly into the skin. Pair it with a moisturising foundation like Laura Mercier Moisture Supreme for the smoothest finish.

What is the difference between cream and powder contour?

Cream contour blends into the skin for a more natural, dewy finish and works well on dry or normal skin types. Powder contour is better for oily skin and offers a more matte result. Cream formulas like Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate are also easier to build up gradually for a subtle sculpt.

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How to Use Contour Cream with Montana Cox

Montana Cox shows us how to contour your face and other makeup ideas with the Tom Ford contouring palette.

Sigourney Cantelo — Founder & Editor-in-Chief

Last updated July 20261 min read

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Interview by Sigourney; Video by Manuela Leigh; Styling by Anna Santangelo; Hair by Anthony Nader; Makeup by Filomena Natoli. Shot on location at the QT Sydney.