Natural looking contour?

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Kayla E.

Mar 16, 2015

Kayla E.

The benefits of contouring are outstanding, but I feel like every time I do it, I end up looking dirty and orange. I have a fair, pink/blue complexion, so orange doesn't mix well-- do you guys have any palette recommendations?

Kaitlin M.

Mar 16, 2015

Kaitlin M.

I LOVE using NYX's powder blush in taupe. It's like $6.50 and its perfection. It's a cool toned brown color and it's so easy to blend

Riff W.

Mar 16, 2015

Riff W.

Agree with Kaitlin, it's so perfect.

Kimberly C.

Mar 16, 2015

Kimberly C.

The kat von d shade & light palette

ramie x.

Mar 16, 2015

ramie x.

Kayla, what are you currently using to contour?

Kenna S.

Mar 17, 2015

Kenna S.

I have a couple pallete sin mind, but what's your price range?? I have a lower end one, and a high end one. LE: Nyx highlight and contour pro pallete. $25.00 HE: Anastasia contour kit. $40.00.

Les N.

Mar 17, 2015

Les N.

Remember you want a cool toned contour shade to mimic a shadow (:
I would go with the KVD shade & light palette as I've heard the anastasia kit is too orange.

Alma M.

Mar 17, 2015

Alma M.

The first step is to truly understand what a contour and sculpting color setting is, because in the end it's not difficult. Know with all those palette's being sold you know there is only ONE true color to use in that mix of a so called party contour lol the rest are extras to help build up Contoured shape.Sculpting powder is what you have in mind and the rest are the helping sister's to help enhance more define structure ONLY if needed they pretty much are the back burners basically paying for other colors you most likely will rarely use.There really isn't 3 to four colors to a sculpt powder and the only time you ever need another color is if your skin tone is deeper if that. You don't need a kit you need a single color ( sculpt) but if you want extras which everyone is paying for because so many brands are claiming you need them all,feel free to grab a palette. Truth be told Kevyn Aucoin will save you the trouble it's a raw true sculpt powder on it's own.As for the other palettes the thought of combo colors all around is a good thought but the truth is they need to make that clear so a every day girl could have a better understanding on what they're really buying because most are guessing and comparing other product's out of guess instead of having the actual true product to even compare to other's. Just a bit of info to think about :)

Sarah-grace D.

Mar 18, 2015

Sarah-grace D.

FYI GIRLS: Nyx has just restocked their blush in Taupe (PB11)!! Hurry before it sells out again!!

Kayla E.

Mar 18, 2015

Kayla E.

Thanks so much everybody, so sorry about the late response!
To all the girls that recommended Taupe, thanks! I'll give it a try! For the Kat Von D, I will consider it, although it's a little over my budget. Ramsha, right now, I'm using It Cosmetics' My Sculpted Face palette. Kenna, thank you for the recommendations, I'll look into both. Les, totally, cool toned is always what I look out for;) Thanks for your input! I heard that, too. Alma, thanks so much, that helped me a lot! Very good to know, will save me a lot of time & $!! After having read all these, I'm considering contouring with NYX's Taupe. Do you guys who recommended it know any good highlighters to accompany it? You're all so helpful, thank you thank you thank youuuu

Alma M.

Mar 18, 2015

Alma M.

I would like to actually see a swatch of Nyx taupe next to the Kevyn sculpting powder. I have yet to see that done but everyone recommends it.

Sarah-grace D.

Mar 19, 2015

Sarah-grace D.

Nyx Taupe pb11 just got restocked on the website, it sells out all the time. And its $5. Snag em before they are sold out again!

Sarah-grace D.

Mar 19, 2015

Sarah-grace D.

Alma, follow the link to see a swatch comparison. :)
http://olgablik.com/2013/09/20/kevyn-aucoin-the-sculpting-powder-medium/

Freya P.

Mar 21, 2015

Freya P.

I'm cool toned & forever on the hunt for the perfect contouring shade. I have the ABH palette but a MUA recommended the NYX contour palette for my skintone. I've been trying to get my hands on NYX Taupe forever! It's always sold out on every website but I just found it on Ulta.com. 2 other good recommendations for contour powder is The Balm's Bahama Mama ($22) & Benefit's Hula ($30?). In reference to cream contour Smashbox has a trio of pencils for contour, bronzing & highlight but it's $45! Uh-uh! NYX has that contouring stick for like $12. There's also Nudestix which I heard are great but also a bit pricey. But if you really wanna save some serious cash you can try the LA Girl HD Pro concealers in a darker shade. I use them for concealing & a natural highlight & $3 each or less (ikatehouse.com)!! & last but not least Coastal Scents & Sedona Lace each have a 6 (huge) pan contour/blush/highlight palette that I've seen many YouTube beauty guru's use & BH Cosmetics has that same 6 pan palette but in 2 shades; light/medium & medium/deep & they also have another palette called Sculpt & Glow (also in light & deep) that has 2 highlighters, 2 contour shades & a universally flattering blush that I've heard great things about & have seen in action in a few YT videos for under $14.

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