Smashbox & ABH contour kits.

Nov 11, 2014

Taylor G.

Has anyone tried these? I'm looking for a highlight and contour kit. I've gotten a few recommendations but am still just looking around:)
All of them either seem too dark for my fair skin or the highlight in them is too light.
Am I better off to just buy an individual contour powder and individual highlighter?
I'm more interested in powders because I feel like they'd be easier since I'll just be a beginner at contouring.
Thanks!:)

Nov 11, 2014

Kaitlyn C.

Following :) I too am pale and on the prow for a contour kit lol.

Nov 12, 2014

Alma M.

Smash box had the contour set a few years ago which was nice but after they discontinued it then brought it back it seems a bit different.I use Kevyn A sculpting powder it fits all skin tones. I'll post the link to another thread I actually answered yesterday and posted pic's of the powder on my arm without flash and with.I hope once you read it you'll have a better understanding about sculpting contouring products. :)

http://www.beautylish.com/t/yvixim/nars-contour-help?page=2

Nov 12, 2014

Taylor G.

Thank you Alma that's really helpful! I was feeling a little overwhelmed trying to pick a product :)

Nov 12, 2014

Carsam R.

I personally own the ABH contour kit and I love it I use it every day it is completely worth it. My mom just got into contouring do went to Sephora she couldn't decide if she wanted the smashbox or the bars contour kit. The lady at Sephora had my mom sit down and on one side of her face they did smashbox and on the other nars. Me and my mom both have pale skin and I personally liked how the bars looked it was a little better than the smashbox in my opinion. My mom bought the bars and she loves it! As I said my mom was a beginner and she has gotten very good at doing it.
OVERALL: If you are a beginner I would get the bars just because it is very easy to do its just two colors. If you are a little more experienced with contouring then I say go for ABH. It has more colors to play around with.
Sorry this was so long, hope I helped though:)

Nov 12, 2014

Taylor G.

Thanks Carsam!:)

Nov 12, 2014

Alma M.

You're welcome Taylor, it's all in the person application and finding a true sculpting powder.If you see a mass of colors be aware because contour sculpting for pale skin or not should not be this complicated for so many. :)

Nov 12, 2014

Taylor G.

I looked at the KA powder and it looks beautiful! Like the perfect shade.:)

Nov 12, 2014

Alma M.

Lol yes,it's a No fuss or confusion sculpt powder the one HIT Wonder.After all he pretty much was the king of the sculpted face,I mean why not just get the real deal :)

Nov 12, 2014

Taylor G.

Very true I think I've found my product then:) thank you so much!!

Nov 12, 2014

Alma M.

You're welcome Taylor :)