We’re all about that hustle lifestyle and the Sleek MakeUP Outlet is here to keep you looking on-point whilst protecting your bank balance. Note that since some bronzers come with light-reflecting particles that give a shimmery or glittery appearance to the skin, these should be avoided if your purpose is contouring. Instead, look for formulas that are completely matte; you want the contour to look like your own skin instead of an unnatural shimmer. It’s easy to see why this palette has become a staple for so many! Another useful feature is that the palette comes with a full-sized mirror on the inside, making applying your makeup on the go all the easier! Makeup Revolution Ultra Contour Palette is vegan, cruelty-free and gluten-free. That being said, the darkest brown is probably too dark for us pale ones. You can opt to use that shade for your brows, or even better you can replace it with one of the shades that you regularly use.

I’ve put together here the best contour products for pale and fair skin that won’t leave you looking like an Oompa Loompa! Included are matte and shimmer contours, as well as, cream and powder ones. There’s a contour for every budget too, from luxury makeup to drugstore, we’ve got you covered! With moisturising properties like olive extract and shea butter, you can expect softer skin. These ingredients also help the foundation look more natural. The foundation doesn’t settle into lines, nor does it accentuate pores!One good guideline: Look for a color (or colors) that look like the color of a shadow on your face in natural lighting. “It should be a few shades darker than your natural skin tone, but not significantly darker,” explains Cantor. Avoid contouring with bronzers—because of the warm undertones, it’ll make you look tanner rather than more defined, according to Sotomayor. Apply your contour after foundation, concealer and setting powder. The foundation is always the base of your makeup, it gives you that smooth, one-shade base on which to apply makeup. The contour shades are all matte, making it look all the more natural once applied. The highlight shades give the skin a soft, subtle glow. With silky shades that are highly pigmented, non-drying and easy to blend, it’s truly a palette worth adding to your makeup collection!

These light to deep brown products can do more than just carve out your cheeks. “Contouring can make you look more awake, hide early morning puffiness, lift and snatch the face, soften your bone structure, or make you look more chiseled,” says celebrity makeup artist Andrew Sotomayor. The beauty of cream contour products is the believable finish they impart. Powder formulas tend to mattify your complexion, whereas cream ones mimic the texture of your skin, creating believable shadows wherever you blend them. With a cream contour palette, you have everything you need for good definition in one place. This is a really good question and to be fair, there is some overlap between the 2 products. However, a contour is primarily used to sculpt the face and create dimension and shadows where there might not be. Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow is one of the best contour products for pale skin and it’s been my go-to powder contour for a few years now! It gives the skin enough pigmentation without it looking orange or brown. It has a lovely natural colour with an illuminating finish. Always wanted to master the classic smokey eye, or find your perfect lip shade? What about raising your brow game, literally, with a brow lamination effect? We can see you nodding, and we’ve got the answer; the Sleek MakeUP blog posts were made for you!

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Highlighters, on the other hand, can have either a matte or shimmery finish, delivering a glowy or brightened look. What different types of contour palettes are available?

Although contours and highlighters are often sold together, they are actually independent of each other. This means you do not need to wear one to wear the other. Both can be worn alone, it all depends on what look you are after! Read more contour application tips in my post on how to apply makeup to look younger. Onto the contour palette, it comes in 2 variations, one is a shimmery strobing palette and the other is a bronze booster. The bronze booster is the one we’re interested in, it features 3 shades, a bronzer, a contour and a brightening shade. You can blend out contour either with your fingers, a fluffy makeup brush or a beauty blending sponge, depending on your preference. Should I apply contour before or after foundation? Sometimes people have a tendency to place their contour too low on their cheeks, especially once they blend it out. Remember that it should sit right below your cheekbone, Williamson says. And know that you can use concealer or foundation to correct and adjust any mistakes. Also, make sure to use a clean brush for contouring. "This is a huge mistake I see often. When you use the same brush to blend your contour, foundation, concealer, and bronzer, it makes your complexion look muddy," says Williamson.Many will have questioned the difference between contouring product and a bronzer. While a bronzer is typically used to warm the face and add a sunkissed glow to the skin, a contouring product will be used to define and sculpt the face. In addition to the hydrating ingredients, it has a unique transparent base that’s expertly calibrated to your undertone and helps even out and correct your complexion. It sounds almost too good to be true, except, this stuff really works!

The contours are comfortable to wear, easy to apply and dry without any creasing or caking. Available in 8 shades, ranging from very light in the shade Soft Amber, to very dark in the shade of Caviar.Replacing shades is possible with this palette because it features magnetic removable pans! Yep, you can refill and customize your ideal contour palette, which is a fab feature! Instead of the standard highlight and contour palette, Lorac Pro has taken it one step further by including 4 concealer shades. This is a nice touch because, to be fair, conceal and contour tend to overlap. Starting off with one of my favourite makeup products to date! So much so, that the Filmstar Bronze & Glow features in quite a few posts and there’s a reason for that. Looking at the shades alone, it’s easy to see why the KVD Beauty Shade + Light Refillable Powder Face Contour Palette is ideal for pale skin. The shades are neutral-based and have no hint of orange in them! Placement is everything," says Williamson. For a subtle look, apply your shade on areas where shadows naturally hit. For example, to define the cheekbones, you'll want to blend your contour formula in the hollow space underneath the cheekbone. For a smaller-looking nose, apply product on the sides of the bridge of your nose. (Here's a good visual guideline.) Avoid common mistakes