22/04/2015

Barry M chisel cheeks contour kit



Hi guys. There's so much talk of contouring right now I felt like I was missing out but I didn't want to splash out on one of the more expensive contouring kits though incase contouring wasn't for me so I picked up the Barry M palette, so reasonable at just £6.49 and I got mine from Superdrug. 

It's not the most stylish to look at and the powders are contained in a cardboard palette so if it's being carted around in your make up bag I'm not sure how long it will last! On the occasions that I've used it, I've put it on, left the house and the palette has stayed at home. 

So let's talk about the powders......

Barry M chisel cheeks contour kit


Barry M chisel cheeks contour kit

There are three shades. The light powder for highlighting, the medium brown which is the bronzer, and then the dark brown which is the one for sculpting and contouring. As you can see there's also a little step by step guide inside the lid. Would this box of tricks give me the chiselled cheeks I so desired? 

Well, I found them all easy to apply and liked the overall effect of contouring but the more I applied the more muddy my complexion looked and if I didn't blend them in loads all you could see was a sharp line from the corner of my lip to my ear, not quite the finished look I was going for! After the first couple of times I got the hang of it a bit more. Blend, blend, blend. To be honest it may be that the shade of these is not right for my skin, I'm not sure. The powders are quite pigmented and do last, as I said I apply and leave it at home, no touch ups done yet. 

I've given you a shot of me (sorry) with said contouring, forgive the wrinkles and ridiculous pout but trying to show off my handy work, I thought about airbrushing the old age wrinkles out but then that's not real is it? I do need more help though in the contouring department, think I've a bit of a way to go before I'm contoured like a Kardashian! But then I keep asking myself if contouring is even right for a older face like mine???!!!! And another question, I'm not sure if it's as easy to contour when you have freckles, does it look like one big splodge? I think that's why it looks more 'muddy' on me. Damn you freckles. Answers on a postcard. 

Barry M chisel cheeks contour kit


Barry M chisel cheeks contour kit

Anyway, I'm glad I bought this cute little palette and will keep using it, especially throughout the summer to enhance the tan that I'm dreaming about right now! So, if you're thinking of trying your hand at contouring give the Barry M palette a go, the price is so reasonable you can't not. 

You can find the palette at Superdrug here. Oh and they also have a short video showing you how, albeit on a very young beautiful model!!!! 

Are you a fan of contouring? Can you do it well? (send your tips) Have you tried the Barry M one? 

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11 comments

  1. AHHH i Love it! Looking fabulous as usual.

    I need to contour...STAT!

    .:Marta:.

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    1. Hi Marta. Aww thanks for your lovely comment, and yes you should try it, I need practice but love the look when I get it right! xx

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  2. I like the contouring trend, I just wish I was better at it. Because I am still learning, I use drugstore kits, I have the Sleek and the Makeup Revolution ones, but this sounds lovely as well.

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    1. Hi Georgiana. Thanks for stopping by. I'm so like you, in that learning phase so drugstore at the moment for me. Might try the Makeup revolution one myself! xx

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  3. I have this contour kit too! I found that the dark was also muddy looking on my skin, I was thinking of maybe investing in the contour creams to see if they blend better! :) x

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    1. Hi Nykole. At least it's not just me thinking it looks a bit 'muddy'. Creams sounds a good idea on the blending front, you'll have to let me know how you get on. xx

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    1. Hi Amy. Thats very sweet of you but think you are quite right about if looking different in real life, but then maybe we are just to critical of ourselves anyway and are always trying to achieve that perfect look? Thanks for taking the time to drop by and comment.
      xx

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  5. Looks lovely Steph! I've wanted to try contouring for a while now, but really not sure if I'd be any good at it. You've made it look & sound easy, so I think I may have to look out for this one & give it a go! x x

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    1. Thanks Heather, although I certainly didn't find it easy to start with, took me a while to get to the point where I didn't just have stripes down my face!!! This budget palette is a great starting point. xx

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    2. Haha! That'll be me, all streaky haha! Let you know if I get one : ) x x x

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