If you don’t want to buy a contouring product (or simply want to shorten the length of your daily makeup routine) then you can absolutely choose to contour with a bronzer. However, you’re probably going to find that the road to finding the perfect bronzer for use as contour might take a little trial and error. Generally speaking, when it comes to bronzer, you should always aim to choose a product that has the opposite tone of your skin’s natural undertone, although the ultimate choice should always be based upon your preferences and what makes you feel most confident.
If you would like to use a bronzer as a contour, it’s important to first keep in mind that pretty much all bronzers tend to be warm-toned and full of shimmer, and this is to help create the appearance of a sun-kissed glow. However, when it comes to contour you’re going to want to create the illusion of shadow, which is why we recommend steering clear of these types of bronzers, and instead opting for one that has a matte finish and no shimmer - the Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Bronzing Powder is perfect.