Dupes for KA Sculpting Powder? Powder contour suggestions?

Aug 17, 2014

Becky J.

I really want the sculpting powder and have been planning on getting it for my graduation pictures but it's sold out everywhere I look and it won't be in in time for my ceremony. I also looked into Makeup Forever but it's a pain to get here in the UK and I really wanted something I could look at in person first.

Has anyone got any dupes? I've been using Illamasqua cream pigment in Hollow but I'd prefer a powder product and I've also used Urban Decay's shadow in Faint from the naked basics pallate but it's a real pain making sure I only pick up that with my brush and not any of the colours on either side.

Skintone wise I'm NW10 (Lighter than that really) in Mac so I don't need anything superdark. I was looking into Mac's eyeshadow in Omega and the Nars contour kits but wanted some more suggestions to look at.

What do you suggest?

Aug 17, 2014

Kyraa D.

Well, I doubt you'll be disappointed in the NARS contour kit. NARS is easily my favorite brand at the moment. everything I've bought from them is just great & worth every penny!

you could also check out the Anastasia Contour Kit. you can also buy any powder that is only about 1-2 shades darker than your skin tone & has a cooler undertone if you don't want to spend money on a high end product while waiting for Kevyn Aucoin powder (if you're still planning on buying it).

Aug 17, 2014

Becky J.

Thanks Kyraa. Anastasia's another one that I've never seen in stores but I'll definitely check it out online.

The sculpting powder is just so hard to find in stock anywhere, half giving up really. I'd buy high end as long as the colour and the product were good, I probably wouldn't wait for it to come back in stock if I had something already if that makes sense?

Aug 17, 2014

Becky J.

Thanks Mrs B. but I think they might be a bit warm for my skin tone.

Do you find they're more like bronzers rather than contour colours?

Aug 17, 2014

Rebecca B.

NYX blush in taupe, you can buy it in Next and it's only £6, it's grey toned and works great for me.

Aug 17, 2014

Mrs B.

I would consider them contour colors because it leaves a perfect shadow and that's what you want for a contour is for it to be a shadow of the way your face naturally goes it looks kind of glittery in the photo but there's no glitter when you apply I really use the blush colors I find them to be neutral I've use them on warm and cool tones

Aug 17, 2014

Cierra A.

I like the ABH contour kit. three contour shades, so there's have to be a perfect one for you, as well as the highlighter. I do find the elf kits to be a little on the Orange side, so I don't use them.

Aug 17, 2014

Sonja B.

What about the Sleek ones? I have them in light and medium and think they are really good.