I've been wanting to try one of Sleek's contouring kits for an absolute age. I'm lucky to have fairly pronounced cheek bones but my chubby face kind of obscures them! I always thought that a bit of help from contouring would do me a world of good and this particular product was recommended to me by a whole host of knowledgeable beauty bloggers. Luckily I had a 25% off voucher so I popped in an order a few weeks ago. See what else I bought here.
The packaging is very typical of Sleek. They're cute little black palettes with a matte coating and shiny logo. They also come in their own box which is always a nice touch and gives a product more of a "high end" feel. It closes very securely and I'd be happy to travel with it if it was well packed but definitely wouldn't want to risk dropping it; the product is so soft I'm almost certain it would shatter. As with all Sleek Palettes, this contains a large mirror which is always handy. Face Form comes in 4 different shades, Fair, Light, Medium and Dark. I plumped for Light which seems to be a good match for most pale skinned girls. Light contains a matte brown contouring powder, a champagne coloured shimmer highlighter and the famed Rose Gold shimmer blush (a supposed dupe for NARS Orgasm.)
Every powder is extremely soft and blendable and feels lovely to work with. I swatched heavily above to show the colours and the contouring powder looks a little chalky but I assure you it isn't. The pigmentation is fantastic so you really need to go slow and build up when applying; the great news is that it'll last forever.
I am new to contouring so I'll admit that my application is far from perfect (also I apologise for the wonky eye liner, whoops) but I was really happy with how the products looked on my face! The colours are very rich but look so natural and pretty when applied with a light hand. I think this is such a versatile palette and could easily be used all year round for a variety of purposes. The shimmer isn't too heavy at all and I love how multi-faceted Rose Gold is. The base is a warm coral-pink which works beautifully with the gold shimmer. I think this is a shade that could work for all skin tones - just build it up for darker skin. Wear time is really good but I do have dry skin and it seems like hardly anything disappears on me.
Final Verdict: Fantastic product for a very reasonable price. Very versatile and well pigmented. Another hit from Sleek.
£10 from Sleek or large Superdrug stores.
Have you tried this product? Have you tried contouring? What products do you use for it?
Lauren
Sleek products seem so great. I am definitely ordering my first eyeshadow palette this month))) And this kit is great too, esp. I like the blush.
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they really are :) great value and well pigmented. you'll love the shadow palettes! The blush is my favourite too :) so pretty x
DeleteThis looks so great! I'm going to have to buy all the sleek products at this rate they all look amazing x
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I don't blame you! such an addictive brand :P x
DeleteI have never really gotten into the whole face contouring thing, although I'm sure it's something I should look into! I own a Sleek blush somewhere (I looked for it the other day and I'm not too sure where it is) which I think could be used as a bronzer/contour powder.
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With cheek bones like yours! Already amazing! the kits really are fab though :) x
DeleteI really wanted to get this but I already have Sleek Rose Gold and I didn't want to have the same thing. Looks great on you!
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ah I know what you mean. They do have the little contour and highlighter duos though :) so you could do the same thing with your blush x
DeleteThis looks really lovely on you Lauren!! Even though you call yourself a novice I think it looks like you did a bang up job ;)
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thank you sweetie! awwh I appreciate it :) I didn't have the brush I wanted for contouring :( damn my iherb order taking so long! x
DeleteThis looks like such an awesome little palette! I need to order some Sleek things offline, since I can actually get them shipped to the US! The blush & highlighter look like the best part! And nobody would have noticed your eyeliner if you hadn't said anything, pretty girl! ;p
ReplyDeleteit really is! totally worth it :) haha You know somebody would have :P might as well cover myself ;) x
DeleteThis looks amazing on you! Now I really want it x
ReplyDeletethank you lovely! It's well worth it :) x
DeleteReally good post, I'm also new to contouring so it's great to see how others get on. The colours are great with your skin tone. Why have I never heard of Sleek though....where are they stocked?! :-) xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks lovely! it takes some getting used to but I'm learning! :) Large superdrugs and at sleekmakeup.com :) x
DeleteI love you're blog and just had to follow :)I wish i had picked this up the other day now looks lovely and suits you very well!
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awh thank you! x
Delete£10 is such a bargain!! :) looks lovely in you
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it really is! and they're such a great size too they'll last an age :) x
DeleteSuch a cheap find! I can never find Sleek in my Superdrug, it's annoying!
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I know! Fab. My superdrug doesn't stock it either :( I get so sad that I can't get the 3 for 2s! x
DeleteThat blush is super pretty on you, as is the highlight! :) I wish Sleek products were easier to get a hold of - I have to order online which I'm trying to resist :p
ReplyDeletethank you! :) ah I know :( I do too. I hate paying for delivery! x
DeleteThis looks gorgeous! I definitely need to pick one of these up :) I have massively got into contouring now :) xo
ReplyDeletethanks lovely :) I hope I get better at it! X
DeleteThis is the perfect set for traveling! I love all in one products, now if I could just find some her in the US!! The highlight is my favorite its very subtle on your skin, love it! xx
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I have also just wriiten a review on this - I am so impreesed with the quality of the product! x
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Really want to try this! I love Sleek rose gold it's my favourite blush x
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