Contour Palette - Light/Medium |
Price: Avg. $6.00 to $10.00 *Cost varies by location or website you purchase it from Product Description: Powder contour palette that hold 4 shades to mix and match for a custom and defined look. ***** Infused with Vitamin E ***** Contouring, shading, sculpting, brightening and highlighting. ***** Can be used for bronzing the sides of the nose, hollows of cheekbones, jawline and hairline to slim ***** Can be used for highlighting over the nose, cheekbones, brow bone, center of the forehead and cupid's bow to lift (very top of lip between the nose and upper lip) | Swatches: Left: Light Shimmer Tone (Highlight) ***** Second Left: Yellow/Orange Tone (Highlight) ***** Third From Left: Warm Matte Tone (Contour) ***** Right: Cool Matte Tone (Contour) |
Review
First Impressions:
I bought this at a local drugstore after searching through a few stores that were either sold out, or had a few remaining boxes that had been ripped opened and tested (gross).The packaging itself looks very neat and in the typical black smooth E.L.F. design. I was also hoping to grab the dark/darker contour palette (#83346) to test as well, but unfortunately none of the stores in my area carry it, so I was a bit disappointed I couldn't get my hands on it, but c'est la vie.
I bought this at a local drugstore after searching through a few stores that were either sold out, or had a few remaining boxes that had been ripped opened and tested (gross).The packaging itself looks very neat and in the typical black smooth E.L.F. design. I was also hoping to grab the dark/darker contour palette (#83346) to test as well, but unfortunately none of the stores in my area carry it, so I was a bit disappointed I couldn't get my hands on it, but c'est la vie.
When I first opened this palette, I was happy to see a full mirror on the top side and the four powder shades directly below. The pans are a good size, especially for the price (I paid $7.99 plus tax). It's a nice size palette and easy to pack for travelling or in your purse for everyday. I would apply these shades with a wet beauty sponge or a makeup brush with natural hairs. Natural hair brushes are easier to use with powder products than synthetic brushes.
*****
There are four shades, two lighter shades that can be used for highlighting, and the two darker matte shades for contouring (one warm and one cool). My first finger swatch of each shade was okay, they all initially felt smooth but the lightest one (top left) felt a bit chalky. The same with the yellow/orange shade (top right), though for me that one felt a little less chalky than the previous. Both of the lighter shades didn't transfer as well as I was hoping they would, and needed a few swipes with some pressure before the shades would show up on my skin. The bottom two darker shades did a much better when I swatched them and had no trouble transferring in one or two swipes.
Applying the makeup on my face was easy and left me with a more natural looking matte contour. The products blended out well and didn't make my skin feel heavy throughout the day. I did notice that the shades did eventually fade throughout the day; so perhaps looking into a setting spray after applying your makeup in the morning, might help to keep the product on longer, especially for the summer months.
*****
Yay or Nay:
Oily Skin: This is a great contour palette for you, especially for the price. A powder contour like this blends out well, and leaves your skin with a matte finish, as opposed to the dewy finish you would get with a cream contour. Also, I would definitely recommend this palette for you, over a cream contour, as creams can accentuate the oiliness on your skin and could leave your skin feeling heavy, or cakey. If you want a more defined intense contour, the darker shades in this palette also offers you the ability to work and build them up to your own desired shades for 'carving out your face'.
*****
Dry Skin: If you have very dry skin, I would try to steer clear of this product or any powder contours. Powder contours on dry skin, have a tendency to accentuate the dry areas leaving a flaky look and can accentuate fine lines around the face. Cream contours would definitely work better for you, and leave your skin with a more natural finish. If you still want to use a powder contour, I would suggest using a hydrating primer or dewy foundation on the skin beforehand to give a barrier between the product and your skin.
*****
I have normal-to oily skin and this product worked well for me. The only thing I didn't like about this palette were the two lighter shades, which really didn't show up well on my skin tone. Honestly, I would rather use a different concealer under the eyes, as the powders seemed to settle into the fine line areas. As a highlight on the cheekbones, the shades were fine, but nothing overly exciting or blinding.
Overall, for the price point it's a good palette. I would recommend this to anyone looking for an everyday soft contour and highlight, anyone with normal to oily skin, and to anyone just learning to play with makeup.
So for me, this is definitely a YAY product!
*****
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Let me know in the comments section below how this product worked or didn't work for you!
*****
There are four shades, two lighter shades that can be used for highlighting, and the two darker matte shades for contouring (one warm and one cool). My first finger swatch of each shade was okay, they all initially felt smooth but the lightest one (top left) felt a bit chalky. The same with the yellow/orange shade (top right), though for me that one felt a little less chalky than the previous. Both of the lighter shades didn't transfer as well as I was hoping they would, and needed a few swipes with some pressure before the shades would show up on my skin. The bottom two darker shades did a much better when I swatched them and had no trouble transferring in one or two swipes.
Applying the makeup on my face was easy and left me with a more natural looking matte contour. The products blended out well and didn't make my skin feel heavy throughout the day. I did notice that the shades did eventually fade throughout the day; so perhaps looking into a setting spray after applying your makeup in the morning, might help to keep the product on longer, especially for the summer months.
*****
Yay or Nay:
Oily Skin: This is a great contour palette for you, especially for the price. A powder contour like this blends out well, and leaves your skin with a matte finish, as opposed to the dewy finish you would get with a cream contour. Also, I would definitely recommend this palette for you, over a cream contour, as creams can accentuate the oiliness on your skin and could leave your skin feeling heavy, or cakey. If you want a more defined intense contour, the darker shades in this palette also offers you the ability to work and build them up to your own desired shades for 'carving out your face'.
*****
Dry Skin: If you have very dry skin, I would try to steer clear of this product or any powder contours. Powder contours on dry skin, have a tendency to accentuate the dry areas leaving a flaky look and can accentuate fine lines around the face. Cream contours would definitely work better for you, and leave your skin with a more natural finish. If you still want to use a powder contour, I would suggest using a hydrating primer or dewy foundation on the skin beforehand to give a barrier between the product and your skin.
*****
I have normal-to oily skin and this product worked well for me. The only thing I didn't like about this palette were the two lighter shades, which really didn't show up well on my skin tone. Honestly, I would rather use a different concealer under the eyes, as the powders seemed to settle into the fine line areas. As a highlight on the cheekbones, the shades were fine, but nothing overly exciting or blinding.
Overall, for the price point it's a good palette. I would recommend this to anyone looking for an everyday soft contour and highlight, anyone with normal to oily skin, and to anyone just learning to play with makeup.
So for me, this is definitely a YAY product!
*****
How About You?
I want to hear from you too!
Let me know in the comments section below how this product worked or didn't work for you!
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