What's the best bronzer for contouring? Any recommended brands? Powder or stick/cream??

Jan 3, 2014

Carla M.

Which bronzer is best?

Jan 3, 2014

Carla M.

Powder?stick?creme?brand?? For contouring?

Jan 3, 2014

Hannah K.

Don't use bronzer. That's rule #1. You're trying to create shadows, which are not orange or shimmery, but instead are almost greyish in tone. Bronzers are often both of those things, as well as sheer, which means that you'll have to apply more than you should in order to get coloring with bronzer, which gives your face that dull/dirty/muddy look. I'd recommend the Sleek Contour Kit, or the Kevyn Aucoin Sculpting powder.

Jan 3, 2014

Carla M.

Thank you :)

Jan 3, 2014

Hannah K.

Happy to help :)

Jan 4, 2014

Sara V.

Hoola by benefit is really good! It has greyish undertones and is matte brown instead of orange and shimmery like Hannah is saying 😊

Jan 4, 2014

Hannah K.

Hoola still isn't ideal, actually, because its still sheer so you have to use a lot of product, as opposed to something more opaque where you can use less and thereby avoid the muddy face.

Jan 4, 2014

Shelley W.

Sleek has a great contouring palette along with Make Up For Ever.

Jan 4, 2014

Alma M.

You can get a sculpting Kit at sephora by make up for ever.Grey tone for shadowing illusion is the key.Bronzer is to orange, brown and No matter if it's shimmery or matte it still isn't the right finish for sculpting it will always come out dark and orange hence why bronze is for more of a tanning effect for all over.Hoola it's self is matte and strong in color like a bronzer should be so that is why it's a No product as well in no way is it a sheer product its a bronzer that packs a punch like the rest.Here's a quick tip I like to share when shopping be aware that some brands are trying to sell bronzers as sculpting kits or contour kits with blush, Now if it looks like bronze then its bronze because for a true sculpting powder should have grey tones now for example those sleek sculpting kits that are mentioned I personally have not tried but just by my experience being an Mua and using sculpting kits those sleek look like bronzers being passed as kits and I can honestly say that looking at them that I think just maybe one out of those 3 is maybe close enough to be the grey tone for sculpting.Now that being said I would like to ask Hannah , how would you compare The Kevyan Aucoin sculpting Kit to the sleek sculpting Kit?

Jan 4, 2014

Hannah K.

Honestly Alma, I don't have a comparison, I'm going off of other peoples' reviews. I've heard great things about both of them, but I don't actually contour. I'm definitely unqualified to be making product suggestions, but I do read a lot about the theory and techniques of makeup, therefore I know that bronzer isn't for contouring, why that is, etc.

Jan 4, 2014

Alma M.

Oh I see,I just assume you had tried both to compare and that is why you suggested it.I'm not keen on that sleek just by looking at it and since contour has been the rave for most and flying off the shelves,and making money for companies its always smart to really look at the item and compare the tones because they're selling to most that don't understand makeup or really get the concept and some brands are taking that slapping contour and sculpting label on it to make a buck since like I mention most are not aware of products or have true knowledge to what it should look like.its sad but true.Thank you for answering my question  :-)

Jan 4, 2014

Hannah K.

Happy to, and thank you for helping me learn so much! Like I said, I've really just heard everyone rave, but I do know that Jackie suggested the Kevyn Aucoin sculpting palette, and I trust her opinion.

Jan 4, 2014

Alma M.

Yes my friend jackie is so on point about Kevyn Aucoin sculpting Kit, you can truly trust her suggestions.We both talk makeup for hours you can't get us to shut up lol

Jan 4, 2014

Hannah K.

Any time you feel like talking, I'd love to learn from you!

Jan 4, 2014

Alma M.

Sounds good Hannah, I'm always opened to help  :-)

Jan 4, 2014

Sara V.

Alma, have you seen the new Anastasia contour kit? To me, it looks bronzy. I was thinking of getting it when I heard about it but then I saw the colors and they look too bronzed. What do you think?

Jan 4, 2014

Alma M.

Sara that Kit seems to be the all around contour Kit which means the close color for sculpting seems to be the middle one called fawn from what I could see from the picture.It looks like she had the set provide sculpting, bronzer and blush to help finish the all around look as well as the highlighting to suit each skin tone.You would be set with this Kit because usually those are the steps for application.I must go look at it in person but she seems to be smart with this palette to include the needs for contouring. :-)

Jan 4, 2014

Sara V.

Thanks! I might try it and then I'll let ya know! 😊

Jan 4, 2014

Alma M.

Your welcome, try to take a picture after you try it out, I'm curious to see the finish look  :-)

Jan 4, 2014

Rabiya A.

Heyyyy something I think looks really good is AOM highlighting and contouring sticks send you a pic x

Jan 5, 2014

Lillianette G.

I use harmony from MAC to contour.

Jan 5, 2014

Danny C.

Rabiya that looks great have you tried this? is it available in the US?

Jan 5, 2014

Alexis C.

Rabiya, that is an awesome job!! which products did you use?

Jan 5, 2014

Rabiya A.

Hi guys just to clarify these are not my pics. These are people who have used AOM ( Artist of Makeup) contouring and highlight sticks. Have heard so much good stuff about em and am going to buy next payday! :-) you can follow Zukreat on instagram she's the MUA based in UK who created the range of cosmetics. She's very very talented!