Make Up For Ever Pro Sculpting Palette (Dark) | Photos | Swatches | Review

Sunday, March 20, 2016

I don't own many contour palettes and after trying this one, it looks like I won't need to.

Make Up For Ever Pro Sculpting Palette (Dark)

I'm not a huge fan of contouring; that is I don't do it every day and don't really need to, as my face is pretty slim already and my jaws have a natural contour. But I love the way the face looks sculpted in photos when contoured, so sometimes I do it. And I like to imagine it makes me look like Joan Smalls. She always has the most fierce contours!

Make Up For Ever has yet to make a product I didn't care for (that I have actually tried), so when I saw they were coming out with a contour palette, I naturally jumped at the chance to try it. The Make Up For Ever Pro Sculpting Palette: 4-in-1 Face Contouring Palette ($45.00) comes in four shades: Light, Medium, Tan, and Dark. I chose Dark :)

Pro Sculpting Palette features everything you need to contour and transform your face. You can easily lighten, contour, shimmer and color, for a perfectly sculpted look. These long-lasting, ultra-blendable shades create a flawless, even finish and effortless contour. Included are Pro step-by-step guidelines so you can sculpt like an expert.

Make Up For Ever Pro Sculpting Palette (Dark)

Make Up For Ever Pro Sculpting Palette (Dark) L: Amber (highlight); R: Ebony (contour)

Make Up For Ever Pro Sculpting Palette (Dark) L: Golden Peach (shimmer) R: Brick (color)

Make Up For Ever Pro Sculpting Palette (Dark)

Indeed it does include a pamphlet on how to obtain the perfectly sculpted face based on the shape of your face. I hypothesized I had an inverted triangle and followed the directions in the pamphlet but was not satisfied with the result. So the next time I used it, I just do what I normally do, and it came out great.

Make Up For Ever Pro Sculpting Palette (Dark)

Now I apply my makeup in my bathroom under bright, artificial light. The results were not as apparent as they are in natural light, and especially in sunlight! I went to go snap some photos and my lawd! It. Is. BEAUTIFUL. Now I'm not one to go walking around with a patch of highlight all over my cheeks, especially when I have to go to work, but this cream-based palette makes it so beautiful and it blends into the skin so much that I hadn't even noticed how blended it was until I went into the natural light. Do yourself a favor and use this palette in natural light. The colors lasted on me for 7 hours, when I subconsciously started touching my face :(

I ended up applying the creams with the foundation brush from my Sephora Skinny Brush Wrap, and blending with a makeup sponge (Beauty Blender knock-off I found at Marshall's). Here is the final look after applying powder:

Make Up For Ever Pro Sculpting Palette (Dark)

Love, love, love this palette. HOWEVER, the packaging is a little flimsy (it's all plastic). I dropped it flat on the bathroom floor and the hinges at the top of the case broke. The creams are all still intact so that's good news, but I was surprised at how easily this broke. The size of the palette makes it convenient for travel, as well. I do wish this came with a brush, even a mini one would have sufficed.

I also feel like there is a learning curve with these cream colors. I think the trick is to find a brush that will pick up the colors with no problem, and also apply with no problem. I found myself intermittently using the makeup sponge for blending because I couldn't get the brush to give me the desired result. It would be nice if Make Up For Ever could include a brush or tell us which brush is best for this. It is a PRO product, so perhaps they assume we already know, buuuuuutttt I fussed over which brush to use in the beginning before I settled on the one I chose. Also don't forget to use the palette in natural light!

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22 comments

Shavonne KApril 27, 2016 at 8:07 AM
I love the colors. I don't do much contouring myself, but I'm going to give it a try.
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LVApril 27, 2016 at 9:29 AM
I love makeup forever. You look stunning. I have never tried contouring, but think I will buy this and try it.
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Stacie B.April 27, 2016 at 9:52 AM
I've heard so many things about Make Up Forever. I don't really wear much makeup other than lipstick and mascara, but you look great!
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BijeeApril 27, 2016 at 11:48 AM
You are right your face doesn't even really require all of that! Those cheekbones!!! I have never contoured but I love the look when I have my makeup professionally done!
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Dana CarmelApril 27, 2016 at 1:02 PM
I rarely wear makeup, but the first time I had my face contoured was for my cousin's wedding, and I have to say that it does add a different dimension to your face. Great photos!
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AnonymousApril 27, 2016 at 3:18 PM
You look amazing! I've just recently been learning about contouring and I love the look it gives!
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J KingApril 27, 2016 at 5:15 PM
You look so beautiful. I'm not good at the contour thing, but this naked new want to try it!
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Tia ChambersApril 27, 2016 at 9:55 PM
Beautiful makeup! I only wear makeup on special occasions but this kit looks easy to apply.
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Walk One Day In Our ShoesApril 28, 2016 at 12:42 PM
I have my make up professionally done every other month or so for special events. My Artist loves to use contour pallets on me and I see the difference. We have not tried this one but I am going to show this post to her. Fantastic job! You look great.
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Unapologetically Us ValerieApril 28, 2016 at 2:23 PM
Beautiful makeup! Your skin looked absolutely flawless!
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MardeneApril 30, 2016 at 2:12 PM
You did a good job. Not too much, just enough not to be too overwhelming
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CamApril 30, 2016 at 5:31 PM
I really like the colors. I haven't tried contouring. I'm sure I'd make myself look a hot mess!
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