This choice from NYX takes our top spot on the list, as it is the quintessential cream contour palette. It checks all of the boxes in terms of shade choices, blendability and size. It’s available in four tone options — there is one for fair, medium and dark complexions as well as a color correcting version.

Priced at just over $11, it is great value for money, as the six creamy shades are so richly pigmented, you only need a tiny amount to sculpt your features. Simply put, this is a product that will last you a long time.

If you are new to contour or just looking for a wallet-friendly option, you can’t go wrong adding one of these creamy quartets to your makeup collection. At just $9, it gives you all the tools you need for sculpting and defining.

The four shades can be used on their own or blended together to create your preferred tone, and the smaller size makes it ideal for carrying with you to ensure your contour is always on point.

This dreamy trio of contour sticks helps make achieving that effortless glow easy. They are so simple to apply, and the luxurious formula means they melt into your skin — naturally enhancing all your best features.

The fact that they come in stick form makes for an extra clean and hygienic application, and you can even carry your favorite with you at all times.

Gwen Stefani has been setting makeup trends since her days as the frontwoman of No Doubt in the ‘90s, so it is no surprise that the contour kit from her brand GXVE is the ultimate combination of both cream and powder shades. They work together perfectly to create definition which offers a classic finish but with a contemporary twist.

The shades are also infused with squalane to keep the skin moisturized and cellulose to revitalize dull looking skin.

This dual-ended contour stick from wet n wild is an absolute drugstore gem. It makes sculpting your face so easy, that even beginners in the makeup world can achieve a well-defined base. The two creamy shades can be applied directly onto the face and blended in with either your fingertips, a brush or a sponge.

The darker end sculpts your cheekbones, sides of nose and jaw, while the lighter shade illuminates and makes any area it’s applied to pop.

This is one of the only palettes available on the market which combines both matte and shimmer finishes. With 12 different shades to choose from, this collection gives you everything you need to conceal, sculpt and highlight. The professional-grade formulas also make your base look like it has been expertly applied by a makeup artist.

This palette works for all skin types, while the shimmer tones add just the right amount of radiance to the skin.

If you have had trouble finding the right contour shades for your complexion, these super handy contour sticks from NYX have one of the widest selections of shade choices on the market. Available in eight different tone options, you are bound to find your perfect match with this one.

While the darker color to contour is matte, the lighter highlighting shade has a slight shimmer to it which adds a touch of luminosity to your base.

While the shades in this palette are technically powders, their formula is so silky that it had to be included on the list, especially for those with oily skin who find cream contour tends to make their face turn shiny.

This palette went viral when it was first released due to just how well the shades blend into the skin and naturally enhance your best features. Each color is refillable and replaceable — meaning you only have to replenish your favorite shades, not the entire palette, once you hit the pan.

This is the contour to reach for if soft-glam is your go-to look, as the shimmery shades will keep your makeup from looking anything but boring. Available in three different vibrant options, each compact contains four dewy creams which can be used to contour, blush, highlight and bronze.

They also have the added benefit of containing coconut extract to nourish your skin while wearing them, leaving your base feeling soft and moisturized.

This luxurious offering from Tom Ford contains light-diffusing pearls to give your skin a three dimensional radiance which will leave your cheekbones popping. If you take a less-is-more approach to makeup, you will love how these two shades add natural definition to your face.

Infused with a powerful combination of moisturizing botanical oils including moringa, passion fruit and ginger, these shades deliver an unparalleled dreamy finish.

Rihanna curated the shades of these contour sticks personally and her careful selection includes gorgeous tones such as Mocha and Champagne Heist. If you are new to contour and not sure where to start, any one of these duos will instantly elevate your makeup.

The cream-to powder formula blends effortlessly, and the lightweight texture won’t crease or cake throughout the day.

Cream contour is the perfect option for mature skin, as unlike powder, it won’t settle in fine lines or wrinkles. This stick was created by Jennifer Aniston’s favorite makeup artist Gucci Westman, and not only does it sculpt and define with ease, but it is also packed full of ingredients to keep your skin in peak condition.

In addition to being Infused with berry flux vita to deliver hydration and create a more youthful appearance, it also contains organic jojoba seed oil and kaolin clay as well as an anti-pollution shield.

If you have fair skin, you may find that some of the shades in a traditional palette are too dark for your complexion and never end up being used. Curate your own contour collection with these creamy squalane infused liquid skin sculptors from e.l.f.

They enable you to create a perfectly defined dewy base that looks fresh and natural, and the sponge applicator tip means you don’t even need to use a brush.

This is the go-to palette for anyone with dark skin looking to create a chiseled and defined base. Black Radiance has developed these shades to melt into the skin and blend in seamlessly to naturally enhance your own bone structure.

The palette even contains step-by-step instructions on the inside lid to guide you through your contour application and ensure you achieve the perfect result.

This is a palette for all seasons, containing eight shades to highlight and contour — it has a tone option to keep you sculpted and defined all year long. The powder formula has a creamy finish once applied to the skin, making the colors extremely easy to work with.

Each pigment has a buildable coverage, making this a great option for creating both everyday makeup and more dramatic night looks.