Sculpt & Shape - Part 3

Alright, here it is, the third and last installment of Sculpt & Shape. If you couldn't tell before, I love to contour and highlight, I just like to play with effect and light, so I was all over the new Sculpt & Shape Duos. Sure I was contouring before this product, but who doesn't love options?

Please excuse the light (very warm, and yellowish), I was trying to find a flash setting that wouldn't reflect the powder I was wearing.

So without further adieu...

Here is my face without check products:

























Here I am applying Definitive (Sculpting - Darker Half) with the MAC's 109 Small Contour Brush. You could also use a small angle brush like the 169, or even the discontinued 162 for very precise application. I usually contour with a Sephora Contour Blush/Bronzer Brush. I actually have the older version of this brush, before Sephora revamped their brush line (got it for half off as a matter of fact!) but it's the same brush. I love this brush and use it nearly everyday, it's very versatile, but today I wanted to use my new 109.



I am making a fish face, and sweeping lightly in upward motions.


Here I am applying Warm Light (Shaping - Lighter Half) to the upper cheekbone, and around the temple with Benefit's Slant Brush. This brush is great because of it's shape and softness. I sometimes use the brush for contouring as well. Here though, I am using the pointed end of the brush in circular motions around the high planes of the face. Here you can see the finished product of the contouring.


And the end result....



Now please keep in mind the the effect of these products is meant be be subtle. You should be able to see the difference between the first and last pictures. If not, I am sorry, I even tried to be a little heavy handed.

The Bottom Line:
I love this duo! Initially I was concerned that Definitive would be grey or ashy on me, but it's not and I love it! I am NW45 for reference. However, please apply the with caution. You DO NOT want a stripe of powder on the hollow of your cheek. That's not a cute look. Warm Light is amazing! It is subtle with the perfect amount of "glow". It's a hard product to over apply so you don't have to worry if about looking clownish. Definitely a better option than the MSF Natural in a lighter shade, which is what I was doing previously to achieve a natural highlight. Because you are dealing with a product designed to compliment your skin, rather than a product that is simply a few shades lighter than your own, you can't go wrong. Ladies (and gentlemen), especially those of you on the advanced makeup fast track, I would suggest that you hop on this bandwagon.

Now I can't speak for the brushes. I passed on them because I didn't need them, nor did I want synthetic brushes. I can see the point in the 169; it's smaller and slightly firmer than the 168. I don't see the need for the 223 though. It's a synthetic 222. And I think you'd be better using the 225 to apply powder under and around the eyes in my opinion. I'm not positive, but I think the MA (Makeup Artist) used either the 138, 129 or 109 to apply both products on me.

I know I've named a lot of brushes here, so be sure to check out the MAC Brush Page for reference.

The Bottom Line is that I am quite pleased with my purchase!