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Sunday 4 August 2013

A Contouring Favourite | Sleek Face Form Palette

Sleek Face Form Palette | £10 - Superdrug  | Link


I'm obsessed with contouring.  I have been ever since I first read 'the secret' to making your face appear more structured and defined in a magazine a good few years ago.  It's become my go-to secret weapon ever since and I'm always scouting out new products to try in my contouring routine.  It's amazing how much difference it makes to your appearance - it can give the illusion of a slimmer face, give you cheekbones to rival even Kim Kardashian and provide definition to the features in an instant.  One of my 'go to' drug store products for contouring has always been the Sleek Contour Kit  - I've repurchased again and again simply because I find it works so well for me.  Just recently, Sleek have 'revamped' the contour kit and added in a blush - known as the 'Face Form Palette'.  Of course, I had to pick one up. Would have been rude not to.

Is this kit the best contouring product on the market? Probably not, no. But it is undoubtedly a really good little kit to have if you're into contouring and one that is well worth the money. It is the best drugstore contouring product I have yet to find and I've repurchased endless amounts of time. I'd even go as far as to say that the highlighting shade is better than some of my high-end ones - I actually much prefer this one over my Nars 'Albatross' as I find it a little more natural looking and subtle. For a light skinned person the contour shade can be difficult to work with as it can look a little muddy, but with practice and a light hand, you can make even the tiniest touch provide amazing definition and the lack of orange tones in it means that it doesn't appear false or like you've overdone it with the bronzing pearls. The key is to blend. All the shades in the kit are amazingly pigmented - honestly - Sleek have got it spot on the mark with the colour pay off of their powder products.  The blushes are hyped up so much in the blogging world and it's very easy to see why - they apply smoothly, require very little building up and blend easily despite their high pigmentation.  I use a different brush for each powder in the palette - alternating between Real Techniques' 'Contour', 'Highlighting' and 'Blush' brush - they're honestly a perfect partner for a little kit like this and don't cost the earth.

The highlighting shade is my favourite part of the kit, and I will often just use this on it's own if I'm in a rush or to give my face a bit of a glow when it's looking dull (I often run this down to the pan before any of the other shades - it's a beautiful highlight) The blush is not entirely dissimilar to Nars 'Orgasm' - I like the fact they've included a universal, popular sort of shade in with the kit and it's one that will work with the majority of skin tones.  I must admit, at first I was a bit annoyed I couldn't find the original Contour Kit anywhere on the shelves and had no choice but to purchase the one with an extra shade I wasn't sure I'd use, but the addition of the blush is actually really handy and it's perfect for travelling. The shade is beautiful and looked even more amazing with my holiday tan.  I harp on any longer as I'm sure you've all heard of this product by now, but I just wanted to dedicate a post to one of my most used products in my cosmetic collection (and one that has been for a long time!) - you can have a nosey at my 'how to' post on contouring here which provides a step-by-step of one of my favourite methods including the kit.

Are you a fan of the Face Form palette? What's your favourite drugstore contouring product? 

50 comments:

  1. Great post! I've not owned the Sleek Face Form palette but I'm definitely really tempted. I use ELF's Studio Cool Bronzer to contour my face and a small stippling brush - a light hand is definitely needed in order to not have a muddy look!

    Definitely contemplating purchasing this palette for travel. A contour, blush and highlight in one slim palette would save a lot of space!

    A beauty, fashion and lifestyle blog by Izzi

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  2. This little kit as been on my wishlist for a while now! I've been wanted to get a something so I can learn how to contour and from what you've said it's definitely a good little kit to start with!

    xo

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  3. I love this palette and use it pretty much everyday :) The blusher is so flattering on the cheeks too! Lovely review and pictures Beth xx

    belle-amiebeauty.blogspot.co.uk

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  4. I've heard SO much about Sleek makeup! I'm definitely going to have to place an online order as we do not have it here in Los Angeles! Thanks for the wonderful post!

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  5. So pretty! Really cheap too, for three powders!

    Molly x
    Lyon Notes

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  6. I've been dying to get my hands on this but it's always sold out in my colour :( makes me sad! I really need it in my life! Xxx

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  7. I'm definitely going to snap this up when I next go shopping! I'm not one for blush, but I can imagine a teeensy bit of that wouldn't actually make me look horrendous! As for the highlight and contour; beautiful. Lovely post :)

    Chlo | www.chloodonnell.co.uk

    xxx

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  8. Love these palettes - Sleek are amazing when it comes to cheek powders! x

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  9. I have heard so much hype behind Sleek blushes so I can imagine that this will for sure be in my next pay day haul. Such a lovely post :)
    www.thisismyworldthisisme.blogspot.com
    Becka! :) x

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  10. Pretty palette, she looks better than urban decay.

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  11. I've been dying to try a good contouring colour! Thanks for this post! The highlighter looks beautiful too! Thanks for the great post!

    Alice X

    http://brushofbeauty17.blogspot.co.uk/

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  12. I've wanted this for ages but my superdrug doesn't sell sleek!! It's so annoying!Xx

    Lucy Cole | A UK Fashion, Style and Beauty Blog

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  13. This is a great little set, none of the stores near me sell Sleek though which is a real shame! Definitely going to make a little online order x

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  14. I'm dying to buy something from Sleek, this looks great!

    http://www.lost-in-wonderland.co.uk

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  15. I have this and I loooove - so useful for traveling!

    Annie | www.raspberphobia.com

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  16. I need some contour lessons! I bought a MAC blush in Harmony but I just can't get it to look right :( maybe it's the brush but I don't know! Might be the light skin problem you mentioned because it goes like mud on my face. This sounds like such a good little palette, I need something a bit simpler so might give this ago. The highlight shade looks amazing too!
    Lydia Rose
    www.lydiarosexo.blogspot.co.uk

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  17. the blush in this kit is Rose Gold, i have it and i love it x

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  18. I've never tried a sleek product before, heard a lot about the contour kit though and you've really sold it to me!

    www.crazylins.blogspot.co.uk

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  19. this looks like such a good dupe for the Naked Flushed palette by Urban Decay but cheaper :) contouring is my new favourite thing after getting my kit! xo

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  20. I had the same thing - I couldn't find the kit with just the highlight and contour so thought i'd go for Face Form instead, and now I use it everyday - happy little accident! x

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  21. I want the face form kit! The blush looks so yummy!! x
    liza
    http://glambeautys.blogspot.co.uk

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  22. Great post, i've wanted to try this for a while now i may have to go and pick it up soon it looks so pretty!

    Kerri xx
    http://lorellalily.co.uk

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  23. Been wanting to try this for quite a while think I will have to invest! I've got a couple of the blush palettes from Sleek and I love them. X

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  24. This looks amazingggggg!! That blush looks gorge!!

    http://livedwithlove.blogspot.co.uk

    Kerry X

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  25. I love Sleek! I wouldn't know what to do with out my trusty contour kit :) x

    http://theressomethingaboutalice.blogspot.co.uk

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  26. I really want this palette it is so pretty and has good reviews perfect colour too

    Carrieanne x

    http://beautiesunlocked.blogspot.co.uk/

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  27. This looks amazing, I already have the normal contour kit but this looks so good for traveling since it has a blush too which is so pretty! xx

    ~ VISUALCANDY INC

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  28. I LOVE this pallet it's good quality for a good price. I haven't tried any high end contour pallets so i guess for me this is the best

    x

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  29. This reminds me so much of that Urban Decay palette that looks exactly like this but the blush is crap in the UD Palette

    www.andrewjamesblog.com

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  30. This kit looks amazing! especially for the price, I've heard good reviews about this product but never tried it out myself, I think it's time I did!

    Joanne

    http://hola-joanne.blogspot.co.uk/

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  31. Here I was just wanting the Contour Kit (still want it) but I love the addition of the blush! It'd be that palette that you just pop into your travel bag and not have to worry if you need extra blushes and highlighters to work with! Great review and your photos are just spot on!

    - Jess
    The Mod Mermaid

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  32. Looks amazing, I wish they sold Sleek in Australia xx

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  33. I love the look of the highlighter and blusher! Very tempted to purchase this product. xx

    www.allthingsbeautiful-x.blogspot.com

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  34. I also picked this up when I couldn't find the original contour kit by Sleek. I have to say I'm still kind of tempted to get the original one to see how it compares! The only thing that annoys me is that I already have the blush in my Lace by Sleek palette - so for me it's a bit useless! What's an extra blusher though eh.

    xxx

    www.erinjaine.blogspot.com

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  35. The colour of the blush looks gorgeous!

    http://laurenslittleblogs.blogspot.co.uk/
    xx

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  36. I have this in medium - I love it. The bronzy coloured blusher in the medium palette probably won't appeal to you if you like pink blushers like me!

    Really loving Sleek products at the moment, they cater for darker skin tones so you don't have to fork out and buy everything from MAC!

    Blood, Sweat & Lipstick

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  37. I love this, it's so handy for travel! I just love Sleek, and they're packaging is so cute!

    xx
    www.bethanymaeetc.blogspot.co.uk

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  38. I really want to try this after seeing so many rave reviews about it. I think I might have to splurge a little! By the way, I absolutely love the pictures you take! xxx

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  39. This looks great! I haven't managed to master contouring yet but this palette looks lovely, love the highlighting shade xx

    Curls and Swirls Beauty & Lifestyle

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  40. This looks great! I want it now!

    http://polkaanddots.blogspot.co.uk/

    Brittany, xx

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  41. Sounds and looks like a great palette! I haven't tried any products from Sleek but I'll definitely get some when I get the chance <3

    www.zdevania.blogspot.com

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  42. This looks beautiful. I completely regret being stubborn not picking it up when I was last in the UK. Thanks for sharing.

    xx Lauren
    Dirty Blonde Ambition | What I DID Pick Up While in the UK

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  43. Love this and use it everyday!! The blush is just so gorgeous too.

    Nicky
    zeeblikesit.blogspot.com
    xx

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  44. I remember buying this last Feb & i still have a lot of product minus the little mishap i had with me being slightly tipsy & dropping it & some of the contour part falling out - opps haha

    i can't wait to get my mitts on this one though - i'll definitely say it's worth it's money - sleek is the only brand i use for contouring & highlighting :) the blush looks gorg too & it does remind me of Nars Orgasm :)

    xxx

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  45. Sleek are such a good little brand - I have this kit and I have to say I love it! x
    fiveonecouture.blogspot.co.uk

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  46. I think this looks like a really beautiful shade, I particularly like the contour and highlighting shades, the blush is pretty but I have NARS super orgasm/they do look similar.

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  47. I just bought the Sleek blushers and I love them! Have never really done contouring but am going to check out your 'how to' post now :) xx

    Essie | The Li'l Sparrow

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  48. I want this palette it looks so nice! My local Superdrug only sells a small selection of Sleek products :(

    Natalie xx
    youralmostalice

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  49. I want this palette so much, it's gorgeous. I've not heard anyone say a bad word about this palette! xo

    Hannah xo | Glitter and Sparkle

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  50. This is on my wishlist, looks lovely.

    Katie xx

    BeautyByKW

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