

How to achieve a Kim-Kardashian-approved contour Kim Kardashian smiles on the set of ‘My Next Guest Needs No Introduction,’ with David Letterman. Ahead, we’ve studied every second of her makeup artist’s tutorial to find out every step towards achieving such a snatched complexion. GRAZIA’s a fan of every part of the makeup, but we’re most intrigued by her contour, which looks so picture-perfect it’s…unfair.

She wore her hair in a single long, slicked-back braid, and for makeup, she embraced what Holm describes as neutral-toned “youthful” and “timeless” glam using almost entirely KKW Beauty products. The mom of four wore a yellow turtleneck bodycon dress for filming, accessorized with Rene Caovilla heels and Richard Minadeo Dragons & Birds Drop Earrings. The expert specifically focused on the makeup she did for Kardashian’s appearance on My Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman. On January 3, 2020, the reality star’s makeup artist, Ash K Holm, gave her YouTube followers in-depth insight into Kardashian’s contour. The secret to Kardashian’s fiercely defined contour is quality products, practice, patience, and technique. It’s just as rare to see the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star without her razor-sharp cheekbones as it is to see her half-sister Kylie Jenner sans lip liner.

Ever since she introduced millions of makeup lovers to Scott Barnes’ contouring technique in 2012, it’s remained a signature part of her glam-and her billion-dollar business: KKW Beauty. A post shared by Kim Kardashian West Kardashian is the nation’s indisputable contour queen, and she knows it.
