10 Contour Palettes Celebrity Makeup Artists Swear By

For Sir John, whose clients include Beyoncé and Joan Smalls, it's all about shade range when it comes to contouring. "Anastasia of Beverly Hills Contour Kit is probably one of the most popular and has the greatest range in shades, which makes it easy for anyone to use, whether they be from Harlem or Hong Kong," he says.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit, $40; sephora.com

For an all-in-one product, makeup artist Jaleesa Jaikaran–she's worked for everyone from Jeremy Scott to Zac Posen–always reaches for Make Up For Ever's Pro Sculpting Palette. "It's versatile and blends seamlessly into the skin. It's a full look in one palette and it has a color for every skin tone," she says. "You can contour, color correct, and highlight all in one."

Julianne Kaye, the makeup pro behind Britney Spears, Gigi Hadid, and Gisele Bündchen's flawless looks, is a huge fan of the palette as well: "I especially like to work with cream for contour because I have better control with blending and I can do it under the foundation or afterwards depending on the look."

Make Up For Ever Pro Sculpting Palette, $45; sephora.com

Sometimes you have to think a little bit outside the box when it comes to contouring. Just ask Patrick Ta, makeup guru to Kendall Jenner, Olivia Munn, and Chrissy Teigen. While not technically a palette, Patrick's contour go-to, Chanel Les Beiges Foundation, "leaves an effortless shadow and bronzes at the same time."

Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Foundation, $60; chanel.com

When celebrity makeup artist Fiona Stiles couldn't find the perfect contour palette, she created her own. "I made the Fiona Stiles Sheer Sculpting Palette because I found most contours to be too opaque, making it look less believable," she says. "What I love about this one is that it gives real depth and come in two different tones, light/medium and medium/dark."

Fiona Stiles Sheer Sculpting Palette, $28; fionastilesbeauty.com

For a sculpted look, Tara Lauren, whose client list includes some of TV's biggest stars, goes for Kevyn Aucoin The Contour Book: The Art of Sculpting + Defining Volume II. "This palette comes in a cute compact that consists of a sculpting cream, highlight, and powder," Lauren says. "Used together or separate, these products leave you with a beautiful natural glow."

Kevyn Aucoin The Contour Book The Art of Sculpting + Defining Volume II, $65; sephora.com

For the best au natural contour, makeup artist Alana Wright loves Tom Ford Sculpt and Illuminate Palette. "It has the perfect sheer shade of taupe," she says. "It mimics a real shadow. It's really convenient to work with on top of foundation/concealer, and because of its gel-like texture it provides a beautiful natural skin finish."

Tom Ford Sculpt and Illuminate Palette, $80; tomford.com

Contouring isn't one size fits all, which is why Pati Dubroff loves Surratt Beauty's Shadow & Light Contour & Highlight Palette. "I use foundations first to start building contour, using at least two to three shades and textures. Then, when I reach for a powder contour palette, it's from Surratt; the contour is really soft and sheer and a great neutral tone."

Surratt Beauty Shadow & Light Contour & Highlight Palette, $81; net-a-porter.com

For the times when you can't find the perfect palette, Ashley Graham's makeup artist, Samuel Paul, suggests building your own. "My favorite contour product is the Becca Cosmetics Multi-Tasking Perfecting Powder. For contouring, choose a powder that is one or two shades darker than your natural skin tone."

Becca Cosmetics Multi-Tasking Perfecting Powder, $34; ulta.com

With four palettes to choose from in a wide range of shades, Make Up For Ever's Sculpting Kit is a must have in makeup artist Melanie Inglessis' kit. "They're sheer and blend well, but they're also strongly pigmented," she says.

Make Up For Ever Sculpting Kit, $48; sephora.com

According to makeup artist Amber Amos, everyone needs to be using Colour Pop Contour Sticks. "While it's not a palette, I think it's one of the most easy and non- intimidating to use," she says. "They have an array of shades and complementary highlighter sticks, making them foolproof."

Colour Pop Contour Sticks, $5; colourpop.com