One of the biggest trends in makeup right now is contouring and highlighting.

Let's face it. Contouring and highlighting can be overdone or it can be done beautifully.

There are two important factors when it comes to a great contoured look: products and application.

This post is going to focus a lot on products and a little on application - which takes some work.

There are a lot of contouring and highlighting products available, but there are some that are definitely better than others; some are actually pretty easy to use. Out of all that I have come across, I have found the following contouring and highlighting products to be the best.

Top 10 Contouring + Highlighting Products with Tutorials

First thing is first. You need the perfect complexion, and that starts with foundation.

If you are looking for the best foundation, check out this list of the best department store foundation.

1. Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit

2. Smashbox Step by Step Contour Kit

3. Tarte The Sculptor Contouring Face Slenderizer Pencil

4. Laura Mercier Flawless Contouring Palette

5. CliniqueChubby Stick Sculpting Contour

6. Clinique Chubby Stick Sculpting Highlight

7. Make Up For Ever Pro Sculpting Duo

8. IT Cosmetics My Sculpted Face

9. Benefit Cosmetics "10" Bronzing & Highlighting Face Powder

10. Too Faced Cocoa Contour Chiseled to Perfection Palette

Top 10 Contouring + Highlighting Makeup Palettes and Products

Now to put the top 10 contouring and highlighting products to work properly, it takes practice.

Now, you don't need to go all out crazy and do really dramatic contouring for every day. Some subtle cheekbone contouring and highlighting can make a world a difference.

I've found a really great tutorial that teaches you how to contour and highlight the right way. The secret is to adjust how much product you use by toning it down so the look works for you.

Contour and Highlight Makeup Tutorial

This video shows a tutorial with details tips on highlighting and contouring that could be used for every day, though it is a bit more on the dramatic side.

I would lighten it up just a bit or just contour the cheekbones and bit of the nose. Very pretty!