I’ve got to admit I’ve seen some very scary contouring on the morning commute – it seems I’m not the only one who hasn’t quite got the hang of it yet! Anyway, along comes the Maybelline Master Sculpt Contouring Palette to shed some light (and shade) on the subject in two easy stages. I really, really don’t get very complex techniques but two shades is simple enough.
What I do like about this palette is the creaminess of the powder and highlighter. They’re not ‘dusty’ textures that will leave your face if the wind blows – but more than anything, they’re discreet shades, so there’s little to no chance you’ll end up with glaring errors.
Contouring really is a bit of a skill I think – good lighting is probably the single most important thing that’s needed, but Sharon Dowsett, Maybelline UK Make-up Director, suggests self-restraint; stand back from the mirror before applying more as dark tones have more depth from a distance. The highlight powder is just a bit too twinkly for my personal taste but it easily matches in performance and quality far more expensive highlighters that I’ve tried.
The palette itself has two sections; one for the product and then below, opens out to a mirror and a brush. Personally, it’s not the brush I would use to create a contoured look at home, but on the go for quick touch ups or to add some highlighter, it’s perfectly fine. There are two shade variants – 01 and 02 , with 01 being slightly lighter but warmer and 02 being a cooler toned shadowy bronze. The Maybelline Master Sculpt Contouring Palette seems like good value for £6.99.
I think it’s a good starter contour palette – you can’t go too far wrong with it, although if you want the whole Kim K thing, this probably won’t do it for you. However, if you want subtle variations and nuanced contouring, it’s not bad at all, especially for a powder contour product which normally don’t give nearly the same results as cream contouring. I don’t have an exact launch date yet but expect to see it in the next few weeks.
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13 comments
Yeah, I know what you mean, it seems like it would be a great starter palette for contouring but I think it would be fab to just pop in your bag to touch up the perhaps more fuller contouring routine you may have done earlier!
Great post, thank you!
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Love Lucy x
This looks like a really good product, I’ve been wanting a contour and highlight palette for a while but they all seem so expensive – will definitely give the maybelline one a try!
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Wow that is really good value! Will definitely keep an eye out for this one | Starrzbeauty.blogspot.co.uk
Looks like a beautiful bronzer and highlight shade, I prefer my contour to be very cool toned almost grey looking 🙂 Can’t wait to see this in store!
RachelShuchatMakeup
I love how the darker shades don’t look orange as alot of contour shades i find look a little orange on me! x
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Ooh I really like the look of this! I’ll definitely look for it when I’m next in Boots or Superdrug.
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This sounds fantastic!
Heather, porcelainbeautyx
Ah this looks fab! I’m always a bit wary of contouring – I mean, I contour daily, but in my eyes there’s nothing worse than when it’s really obvious and almost grubby looking against the skin. This looks like a great product for a subtle contour
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This is such a good value product which would be great for popping in your bag or traveling. I will have to go out and purchase this.
Beth x
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This looks great and i will check it out for sure. I think the contouring trend has well and truly got out of hand and I too see dodgy contouring on a daily basis. It is all down to apply way too much and too dark products on often quite pale skin. Blending carefully and less is more is the way forward and very possibly with this next product.
Thank you for your great post.
Anne Marie x
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Its out already! And on a 2 for £10 in superdrug ☺️
It’s nice to see some drugstore options for all the higher end contouring options. 🙂
This looks like a great contour kit to have in your handbag and at a great price!
Nic x