Hello!
Over a month ago I went on a mini shopping spree in Boots (post here) and one of the products I picked up was the Seventeen Define & Conquer contour kit. I brought this in the hopes that I will somehow master the art of contouring and look just as amazing as everyone who applies this beauty trick.
Obviously it's been over a month so let's just say that plan didn't go as well as I'd hoped.
Personally, I don't really notice a difference in the picture above. I applied both the light and dark powder where the diagram said and I still thought my face looked the same. I also tried using the kit the next few days and the most I noticed was the slight definition of the darker powder.
I've watched a few YouTube videos of other beauty bloggers contouring and a few of them used more liquid or mousse products so I'm wondering if it was the powder formula that was letting me down.
Although I am a little gutted by this product for my first impressions, I will definitely keep trying it and I hope that I will learn the knack of contouring. If anybody has some tips for me, please write in the comments as I'll happily like to see where I'm going wrong!
Such a shame it didn't work for you. I've recently bought a Barry M contour palette which I quite like (although that's a powder too). I use that with a Real Techniques brush to contour and then a lighter concealer to highlight. It's mostly just trial and error until you find what works for you though!
ReplyDeleteLaura x FloraLoo Two
Thank you :) I was super excited to try this palette and it just didn't do anything for me :( xo
DeleteCream products are definitely best for really defined contouring, but I can see it in your photo! I don't like going overboard with contouring so this looks like a nice cheap option for a subtle look. My absolute favourite contouring product is the Bourjois cream bronzer - a tiny bit of that rubbed into the cheekbone is so effective!
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Thank you :) I think I might try using it again and try to build the powder up a little bit more and hopefully I'll notice a difference. Thanks for the recommendation though - I'll definitely take a look at it next time I'm in Superdrug! xo
DeleteI love powder contouring products, I find the trick is to build up slowly and blend well otherwise it can look really muddy :) I have a post on contouring on my blog x
ReplyDeleteHeather | Of Beauty & Nothingness x
Thanks :) I'll take a look! xo
DeleteYour contour is perfect, so beautiful and natural! I hat it, when people over do it..
ReplyDeleteit just looks awful, a little goes a long way :) Kisses from Budapest xo
Csenge | Csenge's Point
Thank you :) Maybe I am doing something right ha xo
DeleteI'm not a makeup artist I just test things out by myself but what I find works is using a cream first and then letting it dry (just so it doesn't get sticky) and then start contouring. You can see it in your picture it's a very light contour which makes it look natural.
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Thank you :) xo
DeleteSuch a natural contour effect :) love the look x
ReplyDeleteHan | hannahjanewilliams.co.uk
Thank you :) xo
DeleteWhat a shame this product didn't work for you! I think the easiest contouring product is to use something like NYX blush in taupe (with a very light hand) or any matte bronzer you have.
ReplyDeleteRachelShuchatMakeup
Thanks for the recommendation! :) xo
DeleteMaybe try the Sleek contour kit?
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Thanks, I'll have a look into it :) xo
Deletenever knew there was a seventeen line of cosmetics!! thanks for sharing your thoughts!
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Seventeen is a great brand :) They're my current fav at the moment! xo
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