contouring stick its a double ended stick 2 products in 1.the contouring stick is the easy 2 use ,must have product 2 creat a play of light and shadow worthy of a pro.its buildable cream texture offers a powdery finish and easy application.it blends seamlessly into the skin .wheather applied with the fingers ,sponge,or brush the results ;yr face is resculpted and yr feathers refined (how do u choose the shade?)the light shade should be atone lighter than yr skin.the dark shade should be 2tones darker.