Sculpturing powders, cream sticks and contouring palettes without the "Kim Kardashian effect" - in a selection from leading makeup artists.
Elena Krygina's choice:
Smashbox Contour Kit
“I do light corrections with this three-color palette. Of course, sometimes you can indulge in cream sticks, but I still go back to dry products - they do not mix with foundation, they are easier to shade, their shades are always colder.
Tip: Buy a normal brush for correction. The one that comes with the palette can be thrown away immediately - it is too soft."
Victoria Moiseeva's choice:
Palette for contouring Pro Sculpting Palette, Make Up For Ever
“Russian girls are perfect in a cool 20 shade. The gel-like, translucent texture is perfect for wearable contouring. All pigments are oil-based, easy to apply and blend even with your fingers. The bronzer is not too reddish - it will adapt well to the skin tone and accentuate the cheekbones.
“The sculpting palette consists of three shades: beige, peach and dark brown. Use peach for the area under the eyes and voluminous parts of the face. My favorite is dark brown: this is such a "dirty" sculptor of the correct shade of natural human shadow, which our face casts on the contour of the neck (called Sculpting One). It often happens that people have absolutely no cheekbones and they say that it is even impossible to draw them. This palette can do everything! It's also Megan Fox's favorite product."
Choice of Alexandra Kirienko:
Cream-perfector to create a contour Lowlight Sculpting Perfector, Becca
“My favorite sculptor is Becca. It has a very correct color - gray-earthy, cold, gives the effect of a natural shadow. Well outlines the cheekbones and face oval. Duplicate on top with dry bronzer."
“I recommend this double palette of bronzer and highlighter for girls with dark skin. I love it for its durability and natural shades. They are well layered on top of each other."
Choice of Yuri Stolyarov:
Stick for contouring Master Contour V-Shape Contouring Duo, Maybelline New York
“For light contouring, I recommend using creamy textures. This stick is very convenient - we emphasize the cheekbones with the dark side, and the light side will replace the highlighter. Apply to the protruding parts of the face. Try using this pencil without foundation!"
Choice of Olga Charandaeva:
The Sculpting Powder, Kevyn Aucoin
“The sculptor has three shades - Medium, Light, Deep. The latter is very dark - I rarely use it, but when shooting with it, deep face correction is obtained. Many people use such powders only on the cheekbones, but this one is good for correcting the entire face - it can be applied on the eyes, on the neck, on the nose, and on the chin. Most often I choose the shade Medium - it has no red pigment, so the result looks natural."
Palette Duo 4, Medium, Kevin Aucion
“I love working with creamy textures. This palette contains both a highlighter and a sculptor. I love it for easy application and simple shading. Suitable for nude makeup."
Alena Moiseeva's choice:
Nars Bronzing Powder in Laguna
“Option for evening makeup, but without the“Kim Kardashian effect”. It fits thinly and allows you not only to emphasize the cheekbone, but even to draw it. Apply with a small, natural, soft brush - I have one from Hakuhodo."
