1. Best Overall Contour: Sonjdra Deluxe
The only thing to say about Sonjdra is this: Her contour is ON. POINT. If this weren't a video, I'd assume her final look was Photoshopped because it's that flawless. *bows down*
Watch the full tutorial here.
2. Best Pro Contour: Kandee Johnson
Yes, Kandee's video was technically uploaded on Dec. 30, 2014, but c'mon! Her professional take on contouring is too good to not include.
Watch the full tutorial here.
3. Best Contouring for Fair Skin: Stephanie Lange
Stephanie is one of my Australian faves, so when she did an updated contour tutorial for 2015, I was totally stoked. She's all about that less-is-more life, and I like that.
Watch the full tutorial here.
4. Best Contouring For WOC: Keisha Murdock
Take one look at Keisha, and you'll see why I put her on the list. I mean, she's glowing, chiseled, and smoldering all at the same damn time.
Watch the full tutorial here.
5. Best Cream Contour: Jaclyn Hill
Jaclyn proved that cream contours are truly god's gift to humans in her killer tutorial from earlier this year. [insert billions of praise hands emojis]
Watch the full tutorial here.
6. Best Drugstore Contour for Fair Skin: Carli Bybel
The only thing better than a good-ass contour is an affordable good-ass contour. Thank you, Qween Carli.
Watch the full tutorial here.
7. Best Drugstore Contour for WOC: Rose Kimberly
Rose Kimberly is not only the cutest human being alive, but she's also great at sharing ~tips 'n' tricks~ to get the most out of your makeup.
Watch the full tutorial here.
8. Best High-End Contour for Fair Skin: Tina Yong
If you wanna go balls-out on your contour, follow Tina's lead to get the best brushes and highlighters in the game.
Watch the full tutorial here.
9. Best High-End Contour for WOC: Patricia Bright
Patricia also is a fan of couture contouring (I miiiight've just made that term up), so if you're only into high-end products, check out her tutorial ASAP.
Watch the full tutorial here.
10. Best Acne Coverage Contour: Raven Elyse
Raven has been open about her journey with acne on YouTube (which rules!), but I'm obsessed with this fresh-faced, everyday tutorial she shared earlier this year.
Watch the full tutorial here.
11. Most Colorful Contour: Lauren
If you want a contour with a serious pop of color, Lauren totally nailed it. I mean, who knew mixing yellow, green, and pink in one look could be so amazing?
Watch the full tutorial here.
12. Best Contour for Beginners: Jennifer Chiu
If you're doing this whole highlighting and shading thing for the first time, Jennifer walks you through a super-easy and natural look that won't overwhelm even the most novice MUA.
Watch the full tutorial here.
13. Most Original Contour: Joanna Ferdynus-Gołuszko
I've seen lots of insane contouring in 2015, but this henna-inspired technique is definitely the most original — and has an incredible finished look.
Watch the full tutorial here.
14. Best Male Natural Contour: Otis Reid Scroggins
I love Otis's naturally chiseled look SO. MUCH. His brows and beard are also totally on point.
Watch the full tutorial here.
15. Best Male Cream Contour: Manny Gutierrez
Manny served up a fantastic cream contour look that also included a killer cat-eye and red lip. Bonus: DAT. POSE.
Watch the full tutorial here.
16. Best Male Glam Contour: Patrick Simondac
I can't do a contour roundup without including the master, PatrickStarrr. He showed us how to get the most glamorous look of 2015. Yeah, I said it.
Watch the full tutorial here.
17. Most Controversial Contour: Bella DeLune
When Bella DeLune created this clown contour look to call out all her haters, it became a trend of its own! Not only did women everywhere try this look on themselves, but she even stopped by the BuzzFeed office to show us her technique IRL.
Watch the full tutorial here.
18. Most Entertaining Contour: Bretman Rock
Clearly Bretman Rock knows what he's doing in the makeup department, but TBH, the best part about his video is how straight-up hilarious he is the ENTIRE. TIME. Seriously. Watch it.
Watch the full tutorial here.
19. Most Viral Contour: Nikkie de Jager
