Korean Dictionary
How to say "Contouring" in Korean
“Contouring” in Korean is 컨투어링 (pronounced "keonteuoring").
컨투어링
keonteuoring
Usage & Context
컨투어링 in Korean makeup tends to be subtle and natural compared to dramatic Western contouring styles. Korean makeup tutorials favor a soft shadow under the cheekbones and along the jawline to create a V-line face shape. The desire for a slim V-shaped face (V라인) is a significant beauty ideal in Korea driving both makeup and cosmetic procedure trends.
Example Sentence
컨투어링으로 얼굴을 더 갸름하게 보이게 했어요.
I used contouring to make my face look slimmer.
How to use 컨투어링 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Contouring” is 컨투어링, romanized as keonteuoring.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 컨투어링.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '컨투어링' as 'keon-tu-oh-ring'. 'Keon' sounds like 'cone' but with a softer 'o' sound. 'Tu' is like 'too', 'oh' is like the 'o' in 'go', and 'ring' is like the English word 'ring'.
More Example Sentences
A beauty advisor giving tips on makeup application.
자연스러운 컨투어링으로 얼굴 윤곽을 살려보세요.
Try to enhance your facial contours with natural contouring.
Discussing K-beauty trends with a friend.
한국에서는 드라마틱한 컨투어링보다 은은한 쉐딩을 선호해요.
In Korea, subtle shading is preferred over dramatic contouring.
Shopping for makeup products at a store.
컨투어링 제품은 파우더 타입과 스틱 타입이 있어요.
Contouring products come in powder and stick types.
Cultural Context
In Korean beauty, '컨투어링' (contouring) is often used subtly to create a 'V-line' face shape, which is a highly desired beauty standard. Unlike Western contouring that can be quite dramatic, K-beauty emphasizes a more natural, soft shadow effect, often referred to as '쉐딩' (shading), to make the face appear slimmer and more defined without looking overly sculpted. Many K-pop idols and actors showcase this natural contouring style.
Editorial note
We review entries like 컨투어링 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
컨투어링을 하다
To do contouring
컨투어링 메이크업
Contouring makeup
컨투어링 브러쉬
Contouring brush
Related Expressions
쉐딩
sheding
Shading (often used interchangeably with contouring in K-beauty)
하이라이터
hairaiteo
Highlighter
V라인
V-lain
V-line (a slim, defined jawline)
얼굴 윤곽
eolgul yungwak
Facial contours
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