Review: Mac Sculpt & Shape Lightsweep & Shadester

I was looking for contouring powder since last year after i learned how to contour my face. I already bought the coastal scents contouring palette but it's too big to bring it out. I can only use it when i'm home doing my makeup. I decided to buy a compact type so i could bring it anywhere with me.

While scanning various of makeup store, it's hard to find a contouring powder coz they rarely carry that kind of item since it's more advanced and it's not the usual essential for everyday make-ups. They only have bronzers and dark powders/foundation. And so i gave up and tried to surf over the net to look for some recommendations. Then came across with this product..I immediately checked to the nearest Mac store, but unfortunately it was a limited edition so they don't have that product anymore. I tried to visit ebay and some online store to look for this product. And luckily i got one on multiply site, i was looking for the shade Bone Beige coz it's the shade that is suitable for my skintone. I'm extremely fair, and other shades would be too dark for me.

Mac Sculpt & Shade comes in 4 different compacts to fit anyone’s skintone. It is a duo-pan shaded compact featuring a contour and a highlight powder in shades selected to complement each other. The deeper shade is matte, making it perfect for contouring the face and body. The lighter shade has low-level pearlized pigments, making it ideal for highlighting the high planes of the face. It also claims to be jet-milled pigments to allow for smooth and even silky application. It contains skin conditioning agents like Wheat and Barley Extracts and is dermatologist-tested and ophthalmologist-tested.

While looking, it seems like forever to find the shade Bone Beige. They are very rare that they're selling it x2 of it's retail price especially if you're looking on ebay..so i decided to buy the lightsweep & shadester, though it's a bit dark for me, it's the 3rd to the darkest shade, but i thought i'll give it a try.

Lightsweep is a warm, light peach with subtle shimmer, and this is a great highlight color for a variety of skin tones.


Shadester is a warm, medium brown that will contour nicely on ladies of color for face and body, but it will still be a great color to use on lids from time to time, because of the warmth and matte finish. These are meant to contour anything, not just the cheeks! This would also be a good shade for those with deep tans, because of its warmth. Apply lightly if your skin is light rather than dark.




Lightsweep / Shadester might be a touch ashy on really deep skin tones, but this is one of the favorites from the shaping line.


Shades Available:
*They are arranged from lightest to darkest

Bone Beige
Accentuate
Lightsweep/Shadester
Warm Light Definitive

Contouring adds shadow in your face that helps to create dimension. It also gives an illusion of a perfect& symmetrical shape. Contouring is also perfect for making your face appear thinner and more proportioned. While Highlight makes your face glows as well as mimimize or maximize facial features and gives you that finished sheen you see in magazines. It catches the light and emphasizes your bone structure and makes your face flattering with luminous finish.

I have an absolutely big and round face that i find it hard to hide it. I can't tie my hair up for it might expose my round cheeks, which i find it frustrating. And after trying this split-pan, two in one contouring powder..It works with me! It's a bit hard for me to apply coz i have to control my hand not to apply much, or it may look like a bruise or some kind kind of dirt spread across my face-not pretty! The result leaves me extremely satisfied coz I get a very subtle contouring effect. It is buildable and easy to apply either sheer or heavy.


Directions:

Take an angled Brush(Contouring Brush), Then use the shadester to contour below the cheekbones,if you can't seem to find it..Try to make a “fishy” face, which is when you suck in your cheeks as much as you can. You can see or feel the hollow it creates below you cheeks. Then apply some on the jaw line, temples, and eye crease. You may also this on the side of your nose to have an illusion of sharper nose. Then use the lightsweep for highlights to let you reflect light. So the best area to put on is on the middle of the nose, underneath the brow, around the jawline, chin, center of the forehead and top of the cheekbones.


Here's a picture to help you know your face shape as well as guide on how to contour & highlight your face properly:


Contouring:Brown
Highlight:Yellow
Green:Blush


Long Face



Oblong Face



Pear Face



Round Face



Square Face



Heart Face




Tips:

• Don't apply too much highlights, coz the area may look too oily instead. Just a slight shimmer will do.


• Highlight your face with either the same color of your skintone or lighter. Never use darker shade.


• Use matte powders for contouring your face. A shimmer, pearlized or glittery contouring powder is a big no-no.


• Never use glittery powder for highlights, shimmer is the best which gives you a definete glow.


• Contouring powder must be at least 1-2 shades darker of your skintone.

Overall:

A great buy for me! Both sides are utterly natural and yet I look much better afterwards. It's just a great finishing product that lends just the right amount of dimension for my everyday life. It gives a really pretty glow that's quite subtle and natural on me. Together, they give a subtly polished look. As for the staying power, it's beyond amazing! it stay put after a very long hours of wearing it. It applies well, blends smoothly and looks natural. Moreover, I like the convenience of having it all in one package. I highly recommend this product for an effortlessly pretty look. Love it!

Product: 5/5

Price: 4/5

Packaging: 5/5

Quality:5/5

Overall:4.5/5

Would I Buy Again: I Certainly Will!

Retail Price: $23