Thursday

Review: Sleek Face Contour Kit - Cheekbones in a Box!

My local Superdrug finally restocked the 'Light' version of the Sleek Contour Kit so I was delighted to give it a try.  I swatched the testers and was worried that the 'Contour' pressed powder would be too dark, but I liked the fact it it is completely matte.  At the moment the only matte powder I can use for contouring is Benefit Hoola, but again this is a bit dark for me.  I've used the Kit about six times now and it was a good buy, I think it cost about £5.99.




I use an angled contour brush like MAC's 168 with a VERY light hand as the pigmentation is excellent.  I dab off the excess on a tissue before applying to my face, and then blend out any harsh edges with a large, fluffy powder brush.  For someone with a darker skin tone the powder would probably work well as an all over matte bronzer.

I'm not overly keen on the highlighting powder, although it is a gorgeous colour, I prefer a very noticeable sheen on my cheekbones, so I use my beloved Prestige Skin Loving Minerals in True Shimmer.






The packaging is great - it's very sturdy and comes with a decent sized mirror in the lid - I wish MAC would include mirrors in their packaging to make on-the-go touch ups that bit easier!


I really liked the little instruction leaflet it came with too, a la Benefit.

A close up, sans eye makeup - eek!



All in all, a great contour kit, which comes in medium and dark shades also. 


Check out my BFF's (Angel of
High Heels & Lipgloss) review of Sleek's Glo Bronzer.  I'm waiting for the light shade of this to get restocked, and when it does, standby for a review.





Have you found a Holy Grail contour powder for fair skin?

22 comments:

  1. I have this too its great and looks lovely on you really natural x

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  2. Ive been meaning to pick this up for god knows how long and always forget. You really have sold it to me now though, it looks gorgeous against your skin tone.

    xxx

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  3. I have this too and I love it! It looks really pretty on you :) I really don't like the highlighter though, I never use it. Golden-toned highlighters are a bit too flashy for me for everyday.

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  4. awww wow you look lovely - very natural look :) i think i may have to check this out :) xxx

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  5. This is so pretty on you. I love the natural look of the contour.

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  6. Oh my gosh you are so gorgeous! You have the best cheekbones!

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  7. Your cheekbones are poppin! I like it. I'm very pale skinned as well. I try to avoid contouring with a product that has chunky glitter/sparkle in it.

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  8. Thanks Angel, I'm so glad you're back, I've missed by blogging buddy :)

    Thanks Jill, I was just checking out your latest post too, your purple eye look is very pretty.

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  9. You are so beautiful!
    This looks great on you- and it really makes me want to buy the contour kit!

    http://lovelaughlauren.blogspot.com

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  10. You look lovely! The contour kit looks nice too, maybe I have to get myself one when I go to London and visit Sleek make up shop.

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  11. aw wow it looks great on you! and i wish wish WISH my superdrug would get the light one back in stock!!! :P

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  12. @ Lauren - thanks hun! Your blog is so cute - am following, have fun in Ecuador! x

    @Jonna - Thanks dear! You can order Sleek makeup from their website, but I'm not sure how much shipping costs are. Their concessions in Superdrug are always quite picked over - I waited for this contour kit to be restocked for ages! x

    @Katherine - Thank you please! I'm with you on the lack of restocking! I like to try something first so I generally wouldn't want to order online x

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  13. I can't order anything online without credit card so... :/ I just have to hope they have those things there when I go to the shop in London. x

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  14. Okay well your best bets are the Westfield and Oxford Street Superdrugs - the smaller branches often don't stock Sleek x

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  15. Thanks for the tips! I'm going to check out those stores when I'm there. :) x

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  16. You're very welcome! Good luck! X

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  17. This is so great! I love how it looks on you

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  18. Wow!! You look amazing. These are the best of your pictures!!

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