How to do Underpainting to Make your Cheekbones Pop

Barely there, clever contouring for a more natural finish, but which still makes cheekbones pop… the secret?

A contour and concealer stick in a longwear, light-as-air matte formula to conceal and contour. Available in 20 shades. Match Stix Matte Skinstick, £23 Fenty Beauty

Apply a small amount of this balm starting at your hairline and sweep forward below cheekbones. Use the palm of your hand to blend the colour into the cheek below your cheekbone. Cheekbones, £25 Trinny London

Make it easy for yourself with this contour stick designed to dry down to a natural, matte finish. Softsculpt Shaping Stick, £32 Makeup By Mario

This buttery tint seamlessly melts into skin, giving you a lovely glow that doesn't look fake, streaky or patchy. Simply dab onto your cheeks and blend with your fingertips. Dew Blush, £20 Saie

Versatile and creamy this buildable formula, melts into skin but colour stays all day. Tint Blush Stick, £23 Huda Beauty

This creamy colour glides on seamlessly, diffusing easily to lend a rosy-cheeked flush. It comes in a plethora of shades and builds effortlessly in just a few swipes. cream blush + lip color £22.00 Milk

Reduce redness and lock in hydration with this breathable, lightweight formula that evens skin tone for a velvety finish. Super BB Cream Au Ginseng £39.50 Erborian

More of a tinted moisturiser than a true foundation, this sheer formula boosts moisture levels and leaves skin radiant with a healthy-looking glow. Skin Glow Foundation, £37 Dior

Build this hydrating foundation for medium coverage and a beautiful, healthy looking glow. Charlotte's Beautiful Skin Foundation £39 Charlotte Tilbury