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Simulate Face contouring · Free

AI Contour Simulator

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Free AI Contour Simulator

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Popular use cases:
  • contour simulator
  • virtual face contouring
  • test contour placement
  • contour for face shape
  • nose contour preview
  • cheekbone contouring
  • learn where to contour
  • contour and highlight tutorial
Cost
Free No signup required
Time
Instant results in 15-30 seconds
Works on
Any device - browser, phone, tablet, desktop
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AI-powered photo editing
Scenario Prompt Time
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How it works

  1. Upload your photo

    Choose a front-facing photo showing your full face clearly. Even lighting helps the AI understand your face shape and natural shadows. The AI will apply contouring based on your bone structure and the style you describe.

    Expect: Simple contouring: 30-40 seconds. Complex multi-area sculpting with highlight: 40-50 seconds and may need refinement.

  2. Describe the contouring you want

    Type the contouring style you want to try. Specify intensity (subtle, natural, dramatic), areas to contour (cheekbones, nose, jawline, forehead), and whether you want highlight too. The AI applies contour in the shadows and highlight on high points for a sculpted look.

    Tip: Be specific about which features to contour: 'contour cheekbones and slim nose' is clearer than just 'contour my face'. Mention your face shape if you want technique-specific placement.

    Copy one of these to get started:

    simulate Add subtle natural contouring to cheekbones with soft highlight on high points
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    simulate Apply classic contouring: sculpt cheekbones, slim nose, and define jawline with blended application
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    simulate Give me soft bronzy contour on cheekbones and temples for a natural sun-kissed dimension
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    simulate Add dramatic contouring with deep shadows under cheekbones and bright highlight on cheekbone tops
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    simulate Apply nose contouring to make it appear slimmer with highlight down the bridge
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    simulate Give me contouring for round face: shadows on sides of forehead, under cheekbones, and along jawline
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    simulate Add minimal natural contour with cream products look - soft and seamlessly blended
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    simulate Apply full face sculpting: contour hairline, cheekbones, nose, jawline with strategic highlighting
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  3. Review the result

    Check that the contouring enhances your features naturally. Look at placement, blending, and intensity. Make sure it doesn't look muddy or too heavy. If adjustments needed, describe changes like 'soften the contour' or 'add more highlight to cheekbones'.

  4. Download Your Sculpted Look

    Save your photo with contouring applied in high resolution. No watermark, perfect as a reference guide for applying your own contour makeup.

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Free AI Contour Simulator

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See it in action

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Natural Everyday Contour

Add subtle natural contouring to cheekbones with soft champagne highlight on top of cheekbones

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Classic Sculpted Contour

Apply classic contouring to sculpt cheekbones, slim nose slightly, and define jawline with well-blended taupe contour

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Dramatic Editorial Sculpting

Give me dramatic contouring with deep shadows under cheekbones, along jawline, and sides of nose with bright highlight on cheekbone tops and nose bridge

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If something looks off

AI changed the wrong area or something I didn't want changed

Why: The AI couldn't determine exactly which area you meant from description alone.

Try: Tap a marker on the specific area you want to change, then regenerate with the same prompt
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Tip: Markers tell the AI 'I mean THIS one specifically.' Use them when description alone is ambiguous.

Contouring looks muddy, dirty, or too dark

Why: Contour shade may be too deep for your skin tone or not properly blended.

Try: Try 'lighten the contour shade' or 'soften and blend the contour more naturally' or specify 'taupe contour' for fair skin
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Tip: Fair skin: use taupe or cool gray contour. Medium skin: warm brown. Deep skin: deeper brown or plum tones. Always specify 'blended'.

Contour placement doesn't suit my face shape

Why: Generic contouring placement doesn't account for individual face shapes.

Try: Specify your face shape: 'contouring for round face' or 'contour placement for long/oval/square face'
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Tip: Round: contour sides. Square: soften jawline corners. Long: contour forehead/chin. Heart: focus on cheekbones only.

Highlight looks too stark or shimmery

Why: Highlight needs intensity and finish descriptors to look natural.

Try: Add 'subtle' or 'soft highlight' and specify finish: 'matte highlight' or 'subtle satin glow' instead of shimmer
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Tip: For natural looks, use 'soft champagne highlight' or 'subtle luminosity'. For glam, 'bright highlight' or 'intense glow'.

Nose contouring made my nose look wider or unnatural

Why: Nose contouring requires precise placement along the sides, not on the tip or bridge.

Try: Try 'slim nose with contour on sides only and highlight down the center bridge' - be explicit about placement
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Tip: Nose contour goes on SIDES to create shadow. Highlight goes DOWN THE BRIDGE. Never contour the tip or it looks wider.

Contouring and highlight don't blend together naturally

Why: Transition between contour, natural skin, and highlight needs blending instructions.

Try: Add 'seamlessly blended with smooth transitions between contour, skin, and highlight' to your prompt
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Tip: Always mention 'blended' or 'seamless' for contour. The transition areas are as important as the placement itself.

Quick answers

Do I need to mark areas of my face before describing contouring?

No! Just describe which features you want to contour (cheekbones, nose, jawline, etc.) and the AI applies it to the correct areas. The AI understands facial anatomy and contour placement. Only use markers if you want very unconventional placement.

Can I try different contouring techniques on the same photo?

Yes! After seeing one result, describe a different intensity or technique and the AI replaces the previous contouring. Try subtle natural vs dramatic sculpting, or test different face-shape-specific techniques. Each generation replaces the previous application.

What contouring techniques can I simulate?

You can try any technique: classic contouring (cheeks, nose, jaw), draping, face-shape-specific placement (round, square, long, heart, oval), nose slimming, forehead narrowing, jawline definition, and more. Specify which areas and the AI applies technique-appropriate placement.

How do I know where to contour for my face shape?

Mention your face shape in your prompt and the AI applies appropriate placement. Round: sides of face and temples. Square: soften angular jaw. Long: horizontal on forehead/chin. Heart: cheekbones only. Oval: minimal, enhance cheekbones. You can also just describe areas you want to define.

Should I include highlight with my contour?

Highlight enhances contour by creating contrast and dimension. Mention both for best results: 'contour cheekbones with highlight on top' creates more sculpted look than contour alone. You can also try contour-only to see the difference, then add highlight in a second generation.

What's the difference between cream and powder contour?

You can specify finish: 'cream contour' creates a more seamless, skin-like finish. 'Powder contour' looks more matte and defined. Mention 'natural and blended like cream' for subtle looks or 'defined powder contour' for more structured sculpting. The AI simulates both finishes.

How do I create subtle vs dramatic contouring?

Use intensity words: 'subtle', 'soft', 'natural dimension' for everyday looks. Use 'dramatic', 'deep shadows', 'intense sculpting', 'bold' for editorial or glam looks. The same placement looks completely different at subtle vs dramatic intensity. Specify what you want.

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