There is definitely an art to cheekbone contouring. One wrong move and that could spell disaster. But they say practice makes perfect and you don't need to be a professional to perfect this step in your beauty routine. The first thing you need is to make sure you mix the right shades that match your skin tone, which will add dimension and shape. You also require foundation, blush, highlighter, brushes and a bronzer or contour powder. Here's your step-by-step guide to perfecting cheekbone contouring so you can wow the crowd.

In the first step, you need to determine where you are going to start to contour your cheeks. Suck your cheeks in to find where the hollows in your cheeks are. You can also use your index finger to locate it. Next, at a 45-degree angle place the brush on your cheekbone and apply the product with gentle strokes.

An alternate way to know where to start this process is by placing the brush where your eyebrows end. Start contouring from the end. It's important to get this step right in order to master this technique. The next thing you have to do is mix three shades of a bronzer or contour powder. Make sure you pick colours lighter than your skin tone. Then dip your brush in the mix and swipe it across your cheekbones. Be gentle and don't apply too much pressure when you are doing this process.

Choose a soft blush in pink or brown tones that matches your skin tone. Next, take a fluffy brush and apply it gently around the cheekbone area. Make sure you blend all the shades to look natural. To make sure your makeup doesn't look uneven, blend the blush and bronzer by patting the brush on your face.

The next part is crucial to complete your look. Make sure your contouring and highlighting go well together. So choose a highlighter that is cream based and that works well on your skin tone. Use a small fluffy brush to apply the product. Apply it at an inch from your hair, which is just above your cheekbones. You can experiment with a shimmer blush or opt for peach and brown shades. Use a blush brush on the apples of your cheeks and you are good to go.