Us ladies already know contouring can be mega complicated, but for dudes to get that effortlessly-chiseled look, it can be just as — if not even more! — confusing.
Lucky for you (and us — hiiii boys!), we found 13 guys who clearly got this shading and highlighting thing down pat.
Take notes, people.
1. Nick Grand
Nick has been perfecting his contouring skills for years, but he is straight up GLOWING in this step-by-step video.
Watch the full tutorial here.
We've seen god IRL, and it's Otis. He managed to do shading and highlighting while serving us some perfectly-trimmed stubble.
Watch the full tutorial here.
Um, if you want to look Photoshopped IRL, just do everything Brandon says ASAP.
Watch the full tutorial here.
4. Wayne Goss
Wayne, the ~master of makeup~, has done countless YouTube contouring videos, but personally we're feeling this fresh-faced, dewy natural look.
Watch the full tutorial here.
5. Erick Hanson
Erick is clearly the master of blending because he turned these layers of foundation into a striking, sculpted look.
Watch the full tutorial here.
6. Colin Jay
Colin's contouring technique uses three different shades of makeup to get an insanely flawless look.
Watch the full tutorial here.
7. Jake Ward
Jake is all about the natural look, and TBH, we'd probably never know he wears makeup because it's that well blended.
Watch the full tutorial here.
8. Angel Merino
Angel aka Mac Daddy shows us how to get his on-point look in a super (super!) detailed rundown of his routine.
Watch the full tutorial here.
9. Garrett Hahn
Garrett did a super natural look, which is perfect if you want to look hella chiseled on the daily. (Spoiler alert: He draws a cute lil' ween on his nose to achieve this contour.)
Watch the full tutorial here.
10. Will Cook
Will effortlessly transformed his (already v adorable) face into a straight-up windswept goddess in this vid. We are so not worthy.
Watch the full tutorial here.
11. Manny Gutierrez
Manny just used one palette to create this sculpted look, and if you want some ~drama~, be sure to watch until the end for his on-point bright red lip and lashes.
Watch the full tutorial here.
12. Wyatt Smith
The red-headed dudes should definitely look to Wyatt for some contouring inspo because his final look is flawless, y'all.
Watch the full tutorial here.
