![]() And since the formula is so richly pigmented, a little goes a long way. And while it is about $10 more expensive than KKW’s, it comes with about double the amount of product. And, to my delight, the stick’s highlight side is equally as good - dewy and buildable (it reminds me of my Marc Jacobs Glow Stick, a highlighter so versatile and pearlescent that I keep it full-time in my makeup bag). The intensely rich pigment and creamy consistency is similar, if not more blendable, than that of KKW’s - when I apply it with my Fenty Beauty Sculpting Bronzer Brush, it buffs right into the skin, creating a natural bronzy shadow. In fact, it knocks any contour and highlighter stick I’ve ever tried out of the park in terms of adding depth and glow to my complexion. One of the brand’s best sellers was a two-in-one contour and highlight stick that promised to help “shade, highlight, define, and contour like a pro.” I read tons of rave reviews on Ulta and Influenster - people noted the “insanely creamy” formula and “perfectly dewy” highlight stick - and decided to take the plunge. But a couple of weeks ago, as I was researching new, indie brands, I stumbled across Uoma Beauty, a brand founded by cosmetic-industry veteran Sharon Chuter (she’s worked with, among others, Revlon, L’Oréal, and Benefit). And they discontinued celebrity favorite Dior Light & Contour Sculpting Stick before I could even get my hands on it. The NYX contour and highlight stick’s price was right, but I had trouble finding a shade that wasn’t too orangey for my complexion. And while I love the contour side, I’ve never been obsessed with the highlighter - it’s metallic-y, and not the most natural-looking. ![]() For one, it’s $30, and generally only lasts me a few months. That being said, I have some long-held grievances with KKW’s product. I’ve long loved it’s buttery formula - no matter how much I apply (a touch for daytime, more for night), it makes my cheekbones look naturally well defined. Since 2017, I’ve loyally used KKW’s Creme Contour - it effectively defines my cheekbones and warms up my complexion. Highlighter is the ying to contour’s yang - while contour should be a few shades darker than your natural skin tone, highlighter should be a few shades lighter, and should be applied to the high points of your face (cheekbones, brow bone, tip of the nose, and cupid’s bow) to create the appearance of lifted, bouncy, and glowing skin. ![]() In case, after several months spent inside not applying makeup, you need a refresher on what contouring is: It is a cream or powder that you apply in a three shape (along your forehead, cheeks, and jawline) to create the illusion of a more chiseled bone structure.
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