What it is: The Anastasia kit I purchased was the standard set from Sephora, where the shades were pre-picked. I wish they’d sell the powder trio separately from the brush.Īnastasia Beverly Hills Contour Palette (original standard set), $40:īest For: Makeup Artists, Dry Skin, Customizable contouring Also, because I don’t use the brush, this kit is one of the pricier ones.
Shades or more limited, so you have to make sure the contouring shade will work on your skin tone. I don’t use it much anymore.Īlso, the powders are so close together because of the compact design, that it can be difficult to pick up the bronze shade with a larger, fluffy bronzing powder brush. Room for Improvement: The brush isn’t my favorite, the bristles could be softer and more densely packed. This kit travels well, because you have your contour, bronzer, and powder all in one compact.
The contouring shade is great and on the darker side. The powder shade is the perfect balance of yellow for fair skin. Strengths: This was my very first contouring kit! Each pan is pretty large and I’ve been using it for almost two years on-and-off switching between products and I’ve only hit the pan on the powder shade. What it is: This kit comes with three powder shades in one kit and a brush. Smashbox Contouring Kit (Comes with a brush), $35 |īest For: Travel Makeup Kit, Limited Space The blush has a diamond design, which is cute to look at, but because of the highs and lows of the design, my brush picks up different amounts of powder, adding to the streakiness. Room for Improvement: Difficult to blend, can appear a bit streaky. Strengths: This is affordable and a true contouring shadow shade, meaning no warmth. What it is: A single shade powder contour in a flip top container. I use it every day and am obsessed with it. Strengths: Best shadow shade I have found! This blends easily, has a beautiful finish on the skin, and doesn’t cause any breakouts.
What it is: A true “shadow” shade cream contour. 25oz |īest for: Everyone, including drier skin types. Researching for this post made me realize I’m no where near close to owning every contouring product available on this planet, but I do have a decent collection started!įenty Matchstix, shade Amber, $25. Maybe the title should have been: Every Contouring Product In My Makeup Collection Which Is Still ALOT.