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Sunday 7 April 2013

Review: Sleek Face Form in Light

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

29 comments:

  1. 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.


    sacrepretty.blogspot.com

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    1. they really are :) great value and well pigmented. you'll love the shadow palettes! The blush is my favourite too :) so pretty x

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  2. This looks so great! I'm going to have to buy all the sleek products at this rate they all look amazing x

    Jamie-Lee|Glitter Infatuation Beauty Blog!

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    1. I don't blame you! such an addictive brand :P x

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  3. I 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.

    Kate x
    http://newgirlonthe-blog.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. With cheek bones like yours! Already amazing! the kits really are fab though :) x

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  4. I 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!

    xx

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    1. 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

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  5. This looks really lovely on you Lauren!! Even though you call yourself a novice I think it looks like you did a bang up job ;)

    Cassie
    thriftthick.blogspot.com

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    1. 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

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  6. This 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

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    1. it really is! totally worth it :) haha You know somebody would have :P might as well cover myself ;) x

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  7. This looks amazing on you! Now I really want it x

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    1. thank you lovely! It's well worth it :) x

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  8. Really 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

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    1. Thanks lovely! it takes some getting used to but I'm learning! :) Large superdrugs and at sleekmakeup.com :) x

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  9. I 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!
    Fab post lovely xx

    http://clairesmakeupdrawer.blogspot.co.uk/

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  10. £10 is such a bargain!! :) looks lovely in you
    Newest follower from the bbloggers chat xx

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    1. it really is! and they're such a great size too they'll last an age :) x

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  11. Such a cheap find! I can never find Sleek in my Superdrug, it's annoying!
    My little blog.

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    1. I know! Fab. My superdrug doesn't stock it either :( I get so sad that I can't get the 3 for 2s! x

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  12. That 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

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    1. thank you! :) ah I know :( I do too. I hate paying for delivery! x

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  13. This looks gorgeous! I definitely need to pick one of these up :) I have massively got into contouring now :) xo

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    1. thanks lovely :) I hope I get better at it! X

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  14. This 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
    beautybyren.blogspot.com

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  15. I have also just wriiten a review on this - I am so impreesed with the quality of the product! x

    katianalovesmakeup.blogspot.co.uk

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  16. Really want to try this! I love Sleek rose gold it's my favourite blush x

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