Makeup for Highlighting & Contouring

Show the world your brightness with highlight and contour from Merle Norman. Here you’ll find our selection of contour makeup and highlighting makeup, which can be used to add definition to your face and add shine and glimmer to your prominent features. Contour and highlight add depth and dimension back to your face after applying concealer and foundation, creating a breathtaking, beautiful look that’s perfect for both everyday styles and those special nights out. Whether you’re a fan of subtle touches that sculpt the face or dramatic structure that draws the eyes, you’ll find it here at Merle Norman.

Bright and Shining Highlighter

The highlighting makeup you’ll find at Merle Norman is designed to please. Highlight is meant to be applied anywhere your skin might catch the sun, including above your cheeks, the tip of your nose, your chin and even the peak of a cupid’s bow. There are many different ways to add dimension with highlighter, so you can play around and discover what works best for you. With options like our Cheek Crayon Radiant, adding shine is easy to do anywhere.

Dramatic and Deep Contour

With contour makeup and contour sticks from Merle Norman, you can show off your most dramatic features the way you desire. Contour can be applied at your hairline, under your cheekbones, at your temples, along your nose and on your jawline to narrow your features or add depth and prominence to others. Like highlight, there are many ways to use contour that can dramatically affect your features – so don’t be afraid to experiment with contour from Merle Norman.

What’s the difference between highlighter and contour?

Highlighter adds brightness and shine to areas where light naturally hits the face, while contour adds depth and definition to sculpt and shape facial features.

How do you apply highlighter?

Highlighter can be applied using a brush, sponge, or directly with a stick or crayon. Apply to the high points of the face, such as the tops of the cheekbones, the bridge or tip of the nose, and the cupid’s bow.

Where should you apply contour?

Contour is typically applied under the cheekbones, along the hairline, the sides of the nose, and the jawline to add depth and create definition.

When do you apply contour and highlight in a makeup routine?

Contour and highlight are applied after foundation and concealer, and before blush. This helps create structure and dimension before adding color to the cheeks.

Which contour or highlight formula should I choose?

Cream and stick formulas are easy to blend and ideal for a natural look or on-the-go application, while powder formulas offer buildable definition and a more traditional finish.