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Smashbox Step-By-Step Contour Highlighter & Bronzer Face Palette Kit is a user-friendly contour kit that teaches you how to sculpt, shape and make your features pop with a set of bronzer, highlighter, contour powders. Create your own perfect contour look with pigmented, blendable & buildable colors.
Benefits
- Brings you deep contour, complementary bronzer and bright highlight shades in one palette
- Creates contour with pigmented, blendable, buildable color
- Comes with an easy-to-follow application guide based on face shape
- Includes an angled brush and built-in mirror
- Appropriate for all levels from beginner to advanced
- Cruelty-free
Formulated Without
- Parabens, Phthalates, SLS & SLES, Alcohol, Gluten, Triclosan, Formaldehyde, Retinyl Palmitate, Coal Tar, Hydroquinone
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For the nose:
- Using the contour shade, apply two lines down the sides of your nose, starting near the beginning of your brow and ending at the tip of your nose. Blend product to create shadows for a slimming effect.
- Remember: these lines determine how slim your nose will be, so place them accordingly.
- Using the highlighting shade, accentuate the bridge by applying a thin line from the top to the ball of your nose and blend. This draws the light to the center of your nose, making it look straighter.
- To make the nose look shorter: Apply the contour shade to the very tip and underneath the tip between your nostrils to add shadows for the illusion of a shorter nose.
For cheeks:
- Suck in your cheeks to find the perfect hollow from your ear to the corner of your mouth.
- Using the contour shade, apply along this line and blend upward to create the illusion of sculpted cheeks by creating shadows.
- Blend upwards to instantly give the illusion of a facelift.
- Apply blush right above the contoured line - on the apples of your cheeks - to create a naturally flushed look.
For the jawline:
- Apply the contour shade underneath your jawline to square off your chin for a more sculpted look.
Studio Tip: Also a great eye shadow in a pinch!
Use it with:
- Studio Skin 24 Hour Hydra Foundation
- Studio Skin Full Coverage 24 Hour Foundation
- The Original Photo Finish Foundation Primer
Light/Medium:
Contour: Polyethylene, Phenyl Trimethicone, Nylon-12, PTFE, Isopentyldiol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Carmine (CI 75470), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI 77289), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140).
Bronze: Zinc Stearate, Nylon-12, Lauroyl Lysine, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Oil, Silica, Isopentyldiol, Boron Nitride, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).
Highlight: Zinc Stearate, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone, Mineral Oil\Paraffinum Liquidum\Huile Minerale, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Nylon-12, Panthenol, Isopentyldiol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Carmine (CI 75470), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI 77289), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140).
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- Q
Is the Bronze (middle) available in single box?
- Asked by Sooze
- Official Answer By Smashbox USWe appreciate your question! Unfortunately, the shades in our Smashbox Step-By-Step Contour Highlighter & Bronzer Face Palette Kit are not sold separately.Was this answer helpful to you
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Is the darkest one of the three colors a cool toned brown or does it have orange tones?
- Asked by CrystalC
- Official Answer By Smashbox USGreat question! The deepest shade in our Smashbox Step-By-Step Contour Highlighter and Face Bronzer Kit is a rich cool-toned brown, ideal for sculpting and shaping your features! PRO Tip: These shades can easily be used as eye shadow in a pinch making it an ideal option for makeup on-the-go!Was this answer helpful to you
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Is this a powder or cream palette?
- Asked by Savage
- Official Answer By Smashbox USGreat question! the Smashbox Step-By-Step Contour Highlighter & Bronzer Face Palette Kit is composed of three buildable powders with a silky feel. It also includes a brush for easy application. You're going to love the versatile looks that you can create with this kit.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Do you have refills for the palette kit?
- Asked by Jecca
- Official Answer By Smashbox USHi There! Smashbox does not make refills for the Step-By-Step Contour Palette. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
How does this contour kit compare to the Cali Contour Palette?
- Asked by Caroline
- Official Answer By Smashbox USHello! The Cali Contour Kit is the Step-By-Step Contour kit + blush and highlighters Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
This product is for light/medium skin, but one of the photos shows an African American model. Is she using this palette as well, or is she using the medium/dark palette that you no longer offer?
- Asked by Havana Girl
- Official Answer By Smashbox USHi There! Yes, this Step-by-Step contour kit looks best on light to medium complexions. Thank you for the call-out on the model (she is wearing another palette). If you are looking for a contour palette for medium to deep skin tones I suggest Cocoa Contouring and Highlighting Palette by Too Faced, made for all skin tones. https://www.ulta.com/cocoa-contour-contouring-highlighting-palette?productId=pimprod2004537Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
How many ounces of product is in the compact
- Asked by Patricia
- Official Answer By Smashbox USThe Step-By-Step Contour Kit is 0.4 oz. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Is this the light/medium or the medium/dark?
- Asked by Smartlove
- Official Answer By Smashbox USThe Step-By-Step Contour kit is considered Light/Medium.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
First time trying a contour kit. I use a mineral powder foundation, No cream at all. Would I apply a primer first, then this coutour kit and then my mineral powder foundation? Do blend this first before applying my powder foundation?
- Asked by Alexis
- Official Answer By Smashbox USHello Gorgeous! We suggest applying Primer - first, foundation - second, and contour - third.
- Q
Is this for every skin tone?
- Asked by D
- Official Answer By Smashbox USThe Step-By-Step Contour Kit looks best on light to medium skin tones. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Are the powders magnetic? And are the bronzer and contour shades the same ones used in the cali contour palette?
- Asked by bryana
- Official Answer By Smashbox USThese powders are not magnetic. They are the same bronzer and contour shades found in the Cali Contour Palette. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
IS THIS MATTE OR DOES IT HAVE ANY SHIMMER ? THANKS
- Asked by BRENDA
- Official Answer By Smashbox USAll shades in the Step-By-Step Contour Kit are matte. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can I purchase this brush separate? Love your band❤️
- Asked by paige
- Official Answer By Smashbox USThe brush in this kit is not sold separately. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
I see that there is only the option for light/medium. Is medium/dark still available?
- Asked by Sam
- Official Answer By Smashbox US TestHi There! Medium/Dark is no longer available on Ulta.com.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
How is the brush that comes with this? Is it sort & of good quality, or should i look for another brush for it?
- Asked by Hkay
- Official Answer By Smashbox US TestThis brush is awesome! It was specially made for this palette. It is the perfect size and shape to chisel some serious cheekbones!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Is this specific product made in the USA? I know smashbox makes products in the USA and Europe but I want to know where this specific product made.
- Asked by Bkasprzyk23
- Verified Reply - Brand ExpertHi There! The Step-By-Step contour kit is made in China.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Smashbox contour kit is described without having harmful ingredients: "Formulated without parabens, sodium lauryl sulfate, phthalates, oil, fragrance and talc. Vegan friendly." However, the very 1st ingredient in each contour powder is TALC which is a carcinogenic, what the ?!
- Asked by Liz
- Verified Reply - Brand ExpertHi There! You are correct. The description does not match the ingredient list on the website. The Step-By-Step Contour Kit does contain Talc. We will have the website updated as soon as possible.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
What are the dimensions of this including the box/packaging?
- Asked by Beauty
- Verified Reply - Brand ExpertHi There! The Step-by-Step Contour kit is approximately 4.75 inches wide by 2.5 inches long by 7/16 of an inch deep.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Does the highlighting powder cause flashback in flash photography?
- Asked by Islander
- Verified Reply - Brand ExpertHi There! The highlighting powder will not cause flashback in photography. To extend your look we suggest applying the Step-By-Step contouring Kit over a foundation primer. Try our Photo finish Foundation Primer for a look that will last all day.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Do you use a foundation with the contour kit?
- Asked by Sam
- Verified Reply - Brand ExpertHi There! You don't have to use a foundation with the step-by-step contour kit.However, a primer and foundation base does help with blending.Was this answer helpful to you
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Most Helpful Positive Review
Wanted to try contouring...
I had been wanting to try the contouring craze going on at the moment, but was extremely weary of being able to accomplish it correctly. I read the reviews of the Smashbox Contouring Kit and because Smashbox has NEVER disappointed me before, I gave it a shot and purchased it. Thank God, I chose this...
Most Helpful Critical Review
it's fine, colors lackluster
I bought this at 50% off to try to teach myself how to contour. I have really oily skin so I don't like using too many creme products, including the dark/light concealer approach to contouring I saw all over YouTube. For reference bought the lighter version and I have neutral-medium skin. The kit co...
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THE BRUSH
GUYS the brush is my favorite brush ever. i dont care about the powder (it looks cakey on me) but the contour and bronzer are nice and blend easily. but the BRUSH. it's perfect. i love. that. brush. i wish they sold it separately!!!
Love!
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I like this set! But I LOVE the contour and wish I could get that separately.
My go to contouring palette
I have fair, cool toned skin and have gone through this palette twice as it's my daily go-to. The contouring shade is really flattering and blends very well! I love that it has no shimmer whatsoever and just disappears into the shadows like it's supposed to. The highlighter is a little yellow and a little dark for me, but i can make it work. The bronzer works works well for my skin as well, though I often skip it. I honestly love the brush for cheekbones and jawline.... For nose I use a different brush. I also feel like it lasts a really long time considering my daily use. I'm a big fan and will buy again.
The only contour and bronzer I use
I don't find any other contour or bronzers to be as good as this one.
Why don't you make refills???
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I love this palette, it's one that I use the most. But I think I will have to switch to some other brand because there are no refills and imo it's SO YESTERDAY and SO UNSUSTAINABLE. I have tu buy the whole package again if I used one color more than the others? And what then? I'll just have 10 unfinished pallettes all without the lightest tone? Seriously, this is promoting consumerism. Very sad.