L.A. model Eli Withrow posted aTikTokon sunscreen contouring back in 2020, and it quickly went viral.

What even issunscreencontouring, you might ask?

Other TikTok users were quick to try out Withrow’s bronzer hack.

Woman in hat with sunscreen dabs

Despite the many TikTokers who claim that sunscreen contouring works, dermatologists are strongly advising against it.

Eaton also recommends applying a decent amount of tanner to your face, as it tends to fade overnight.

Depending on the darkening level of your tanner, however, you may want to go lighter.

two image photo of a woman with contour, then the same woman with blended out makeup