5 yrs, 4 mths ago

Affordable contour

Hi everyone, I’m after an affordable, preferably drugstore, contour powder. I have quite pale skin, but it does tan in the summer and I also love to use fake tan. I’ve bought several but they have shimmer and I’m looking for a nice matte one. Please hit me with your recommendations!!

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  • 5 yrs, 3 mths ago

    I really like the NYX Highlight and Contour Pro Palette. Its not the most affordable but it is high end quality in my opinion. Its $39.95 in Priceline.

    https://www.priceline.com.au/nyx-professional-makeup-highlight-contour-pro-palette-21-6-g

    Steer away from the Australis AContour palette. Its TERRRIBLE, the highlight shades arent too bad but the contour shades are muddy and do not blend. I looked like i had wiped dirt on my face.. it went straight in the bin lol.

  • 5 yrs, 4 mths ago

    Thank you so much everyone! I went out and tried a few and got the balm Bahama mama. I’m so glad it was recommended as it looked super dark in the pan however it’s really nice and buildable. Thank you!!

  • 5 yrs, 4 mths ago

    The Balm has great powders and contour/bronzing powders that I prefer over some of the highend products I own. Also, if you have one near you Inglot has a great range of contour powders at affordable prices and they also preform really well.

  • 5 yrs, 4 mths ago

    Thank you so much everyone for your recommendations! I will definitely check these ones out 🙂

  • 5 yrs, 4 mths ago

    A cheapie but a goodie that I really like is the Sleek Makeup contour kit. It has a matte bronzer and highlighter in a nice compact. I just did a search and it’s available at Target on sale for around $10. I also like the NYX Highlight and Contour Pro Palette or if you want to keep it simple, the NYX Matte Bronzer is my HG.

  • 5 yrs, 4 mths ago

    I have high end like Tarte and Kat Von D and even though I love them the one I reach for most is by Makeup Revolution. I use it almost daily and it works perfectly on my pale skin and even smells great (like chocolate). It’s a matte bronzer with highlighter shade (love that too). But it’s cool toned so suitable as a contour (what I use it for as I don’t use bronzer as much)

    Makeup Revolution is available online via Glam Raider but their own store is better as postage is only $2.95 or free over $50. I’ll include some pics

  • 5 yrs, 4 mths ago

    A nice matte contour/bronzer that I like is Bahama Mama by TheBalm. Although it looks a bit dark in the pan, it does build up beautifully – so quite versatile for pale to medium skin.

    Also, I think TheBalm is currently on sale in Target for 40% off!

  • 5 yrs, 4 mths ago

    I have pale skin and I really like the Australis AC on Tour highlight/contour powder kit, definitely recommend giving that one a try. There is one shade that is a bit too dark for my skin but other than that it is excellent =) it is sold in priceline for about $20

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