Types of Contour

Contour is essentially blush in a golden brown or reddish-brown color. For the vary­ing types of contour, take a look at the “Types of Blush” section below. The easiest type of contour to work with is applied with powder-based color. Cream and cream-to-powder contour colors can be extremely difficult to control and blend, which can interfere with proper placement—a major no-no when it comes to natural-looking contour color.