How to Use Contouring to Transform Into a Celebrity For Halloween

Body paint and fake blood are fantastic assets for many Halloween costumes, but not when you want to transform into a celebrity for the holiday. What you really need is to sharpen up your contouring skills.

Denver-based artist Jan Bonito's Instagram account shows how finessing your makeup talent can pay off. With some carefully placed cosmetics, he's evolved into Kim Kardashian (more specifically her crying face), Taraji P. Henson's character from Empire, and more. The makeup maestro has hundreds of thousands of fans who share his incredible work — Snoop Dogg included! Read on to get a closer look at his transformations in action.

Kim Kardashian

I want a @kimkardashian crying face on a t-shirt. Behind the scenes of my Kim K look. She got hungry at the end

A video posted by Jan Bonito (@jkbonito) on Mar 27, 2015 at 11:36am PDT

Cookie From Empire

Turn Audio on "TAKE THESE COOKIEEEESS" Let's tag @tarajiphenson so she can see this! Contour palette and pressed powder used: @frontrowcosmetics 15% off on entire site COUPON CODE: (all lowercase) "jkbonito" #cookieEmpire#cookielyon#takethesecookies

A video posted by Jan Bonito (@jkbonito) on Mar 23, 2015 at 11:40am PDT

Kylie Jenner

Song is for my haters: "Shut the F*ck Up" by Kami J ft. Jonte' @hellojonte @hellojonte. I think Kylie forgot to shave here.

A video posted by Jan Bonito (@jkbonito) on Apr 7, 2015 at 12:07pm PDT

Caitlyn Jenner

Everyone deserves to be happy, loved, and accepted for who they are. #BruceJenner is definitely a brave soul. SONG: "Beautiful" by Christina Aguilera PRODUCTS USED: 1⃣ @frontrowcosmetics - Quad Foundation 2⃣ @frontrowcosmetics - 6 Pcs Pressed Powder Palette 3⃣ @frontrowcosmetics - 6 Pcs Cream Contour Palette 4⃣ @frontrowcosmetics - 10 Pcs Bright Blush Palette 5⃣ @itcosmetics - "My Sculpted Face" Powder Contour Palette 6⃣ @tartecosmetics - "Tartalette" Eyeshadow Palette COUPON CODE: "jkbonito" (all lowercase letters) For @frontrowcosmetics @frontrowcosmetics and get 15% off the entire website. Go to www.FrontrowCosmetics.com

A video posted by Jan Bonito (@jkbonito) on Apr 26, 2015 at 1:18pm PDT

Beyoncé

Behind the scenes of my Beyoncé look! #picplaypost#morphe

A video posted by Jan Bonito (@jkbonito) on Dec 23, 2014 at 1:08pm PST

Lana Del Rey

My #LanaDelRey #makeup #transformation . Using @bhcosmetics #contour #palette for shading and lips, @GarnierUSA #BbCream in light/medium for combination/oily skin as a base, @urbandecaycosmetics for the eyes and some contouring on the face. #ErgunTercanEuropeanSalon #urbandecay #MUA #mannymua733 #BornToDie #bhbeauty #bhcosmetics #art #btcpics #modernsalon #makeupartist #naye0na #jordanhanz #paoloballesteros #eotd #motd

A photo posted by Jan Bonito (@jkbonito) on Nov 3, 2014 at 2:38pm PST

Paul Walker

Behind the scenes of my Paul Walker look. #rip PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT: @frontrowcosmetics @frontrowcosmetics 1⃣ Cream Contour Palette - I used mainly for highlights 2⃣ Pressed Powder Palette - To set and help blend the look. Also for contour. 3⃣ HD Blush Palette - To add some color and make the skin tone more realistic. ➡️➡️ All from @frontrowcosmetics. Use COUPON CODE: "jkbonito" (all lowercase letters) on their website and get 15% off on everything.

A video posted by Jan Bonito (@jkbonito) on Apr 15, 2015 at 1:24pm PDT

Selena

Just a 30 minute "Sketch" of Selena. This is more of a wearable look than a full blown transformation, so it's not 100%. I'll be deleting it shortly.........Full transformation coming soon!...............................I didn't plan to make this look last night, but somebody woke me up and I couldn't fall back to sleep (see my last 2 posts).

A video posted by Jan Bonito (@jkbonito) on Apr 16, 2015 at 12:19pm PDT

Ruby Rose

Can y'all tag @rubyrose so she can see this? Or tag your friends Thanks guys! PRODUCTS: 1⃣@frontrowcosmetics - 6 Pcs Contour Palette, 6 Pcs Pressed Powder Palette, Quad Foundation COUPON CODE: "jkbonito" for 15% off entire site. 2⃣ @morphebrushes - 88 Matte Palette #morpheboy 3⃣ @palladiobeauty - Translucent Rice Powder 4⃣ "Streaks n' Tips" Temporary Haircolor Spray 5⃣ @desioeyes - Contact Lenses in "Creamy Beige" #desioeyes 6⃣ @nyxcosmetics - Single Matte Eyeshadows, HD Primer #nyxcosmetics #cakefaceconfession #wakeupandmakeup

A photo posted by Jan Bonito (@jkbonito) on Jun 19, 2015 at 10:01am PDT

Nicki Minaj

Lip syncing for my life like @rupaulofficial is in front of me. Behind the scenes of my @nickiminaj look. C'mon guys, lets help her see this! #PillsNpotions #ThePinkPrint

A video posted by Jan Bonito (@jkbonito) on Mar 12, 2015 at 9:19am PDT

Lady Gaga

Behind the scenes of my @ladygaga look. PRODUCTS: Base - @revlon Colorstay 24 hr Foundation. Set - @palladiobeauty Rice Powder. Contour - @frontrowcosmetics Concealer and Powder Palette. & @morphebrushes 88 Matte Palette Eyes - @nyxcosmetics Duo Liner & @ardell lashes Lips - @wetnwild Matte Lipstick & @frontrowcosmetics Concealer Palette

A video posted by Jan Bonito (@jkbonito) on Feb 27, 2015 at 11:22am PST

Snoop Dogg

@snoopdogg saw this and reposted!!!! Thank you very much to all who helped!

A video posted by Jan Bonito (@jkbonito) on Oct 6, 2015 at 12:59pm PDT