Can't seem to get your makeup contouring right? Just use tape

The tape seems to have become essential for contouring successfully as seen on TikTok. Photo: AFP

Contouring is an art form unto itself and mastering the technique perfectly can be elusive if you're not a makeup ace.

At least, that was the case before a slew of TikTokers set out to rival one another with ingenious tricks, both original and playful, designed to make the contouring technique easier and more accessible.