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Overview:
Kat Von D Shade + Light Contour Palette
Purchase Price $46 + tax
Retailer Sephora
Contouring and highlighting has been a raging beast of
beauty with no signs of stopping, as clearly it is to stay. This technique can
be applied with a cream or powder. Since I feel powder comes off more natural
and application is easier, for me, I knew what powder was needed; enter, Kat
Von D. I already had my eyes on this palette during its initial release and
knew it would eventually be on my shelf.
For those who may be new to contouring; do not feel
overwhelmed as the palette may look to be a bit much. There are three large
varying color “Shade” pans which are great giving a diverse range of color
depending on your skin tone and time of year. Sombre, an almost chocolate
shade, can be used during your tannest summer days. Shadowplay, a golden brown,
for winter. And Subconscious, a peachy brown, for the transitions of fall and
spring. The only Shade I could not really use is Subconscious since I am so
fair skinned. I opted to use it as an eyeshadow which has worked great for me!
Moving on to the
three smaller pans, the “Light”, these are you highlighters. Lucid, is almost
peach in color, Lyric is a cool tone, whereas Levitation is a warm tone. Those
with a beige to olive skin tone will have much success with these colors versus
those with very fair skin. Ebony skin tones could use these as intended as
strictly just a “highlighter”, however, proper application would need to be
learned.
Overall this is a great investment for any makeup lover,
period. The pluses about its simple design with awesome integration of magnetic
lid and mirror are wonderful! The amount of product is great and even better
than the quantity is the quality. Once applied this product lasted all day
without any touch-ups. Whether you are a beginner or a pro this palette gives
you choices. Shade + Light is certainly going to be on my shelf or in my kit!