Which should I buy?

Feb 23, 2014

Lexi P.

What's a good contouring kit? I want to buy one finally :)

Feb 23, 2014

Sameeia H.

I would sugesst the sleek contour kit in medium :) which includes a highlighter and contour powder

Feb 23, 2014

Hannah K.

I will say, Jacqlyn, that the contour kit in question is actually just a blush/bronzer duo =) I'd recommend you check out Nyx's contour powder.

Feb 23, 2014

Lexi P.

I just checked on nyx's site and it's sold out :/

Feb 23, 2014

Lexi P.

I was looking at the sleek contour kit though! I was going to get it but I wanted to see why else there is

Feb 23, 2014

Lexi P.

What*

Feb 23, 2014

Sameeia H.

I personally use a matte bronzer for contouring works great!

Feb 23, 2014

Hannah K.

Well, you can always check on Ulta.com and Target.com =) also, as for Sameeia's comment:

Basically, bronzer is the wrong product for several reasons:

It is often shimmery, which is not what you want when trying to create a shadow.

It is also often orange in tone, and though not all bronzers are, bronzers are warm toned and therefore unsuited to the task of contouring, which entails making a darker, almost grey toned shadow. Shadows are not orange.

If, somehow, you found a bronzer that was a matte, cool, grey toned brown, bronzers are also often sheer and therefore require a more heavy handed application. That's why, when people contour with bronzer, it can often end up looking dirty or muddy, because they have to apply and blend a thick layer of product.

In short, what you're trying to do with contouring is create the illusion of shadows, which are cool and grey toned in nature. Bronzers are specifically designed to give a bronzed glow to your face, so you should apply it on the high points of your face, where the sun would hit. Bronzers are simply not the correct product for contouring. They will never give the desired effect, though of course if you have nothing else they can be used.

I'd ask Jacqueline H what she recommends, as I myself don't contour or have experience with contour products. I do know that she highly recommends the Kevyn Aucoin Sculpting Powder. If nothing else, a concealer or foundation two shades darker will work in a pinch. Hope this clarified it for you! :)

Feb 23, 2014

Lynzie B.

I've been looking at the sleek, senna cosmetics, & Anastasia. I know smashbox, mufe, coastal scents and bh cosmectics have some also.

Feb 24, 2014

Katie M.

Sleek one is my absolute favourite contour and highlight kit ever! I have light and it's perfect for me :)

Feb 24, 2014

Lexi P.

I just ordered the sleek one :) along with a costal scents brush set haha.

Feb 24, 2014

Katie M.

Hopefully you'll like it :) I know I do.