I seem to be making a habit of buying products I don't need and falling in love with them, which is excellent for my love of make up but not good with my bank balance! My latest find is Smashbox's contour stick trio. With the latest craze in achieving the ultimate Kim K highlighted to perfection look I have also been on the search for a new product to use other than lighter shades of concealer which can prove difficult when blending the whole look together.
Overall these contour sticks are amazing and have gone above and beyond my expectations. I have read many reviews about them and snapped at the chance to try them out at the bluewater Smashbox counter, along with all the other products I could get my hands on! The make up specialist on hand was so so helpful, spending over an hour testing the products on me, colour matching, showing me how to contour and where and everything else. She gave me samples of the Smashbox foundations, primers and told me to go home and experiment before I made the purchase which is something I would always recommend. I simply loved the look of the contouring she had done and had to buy them to try them myself.
The kit includes three sticks; a highlighter stick, contour stick and a bronzer stick. There is also a sharpener included and an information leaflet on where to best apply each product to suit your face shape. I don't think I will ever know what shape face I have but it's fairly similar for each one, and after being given a demonstration at the counter I didn't need this.
I have been apply this product after primer and foundation as they provide amazing coverage also so I feel no need to use concealer. They blend so so amazingly, simply using your foundation brush or a buffing brush smooths the product out and looks amazing. I tend to apply a little at a time and add as and where needed. The highlighter stick doesn't crease under the eyes and looks natural and glowing on my face. The contour stick doesn't go muddy or patchy around the hairline or on my cheekbones which is a problem I had with powdered kits. The bronzer is an added bonus for giving yourself a summer glow, or even blending the product in if your slightly paler.
I personally use a MAC Foundation and concealer in shade NC15 so thought the one colour range available may be too dark for me, but they really do match any skin type and blend so easily to give a flawless look.
So, if your feeling like a splurge and want to indulge in the latest contour craze I would seriously consider giving these a go! Well worth the investment as they live up to their expectations.
This is such a great post! I recently purchased them too and love them but have the same problem with how dark they are and the highlighter doesn't really highlight for my skin tone which is a shame! Great post though :) xxx
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Thank you! Ah that's a shame, at least the contour and bronzer sticks can still be used! Thanks again :) xxx
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