Battle Of the contour

Contour has been all the rage lately. Every makeup brand has come out with products claiming you will achieve the perfect contour. There's creams, powders, sticks. Brushes that are flat, rounded, pointed etc you name it, it's out there. Well actually contouring has been hyped for quite some time, I think due in part to Kim Kardashian's perfectly sculpted cheek bones.  

 I have always been a fan of contouring but getting the technique down, ala Kim Kardashian style hasn't been so simple. I've tried almost every contour brush & contour powder/bronzers out there to help me achieve the perfect contour or as close to I can get to it as possible. The main issue for me has been getting my cheeks not to look "muddy"

After trying countless contouring brushes I've narrowed it down to my top 2 faves.

Marc Jacobs Beauty The Shape Contour and Blush Brush No. 15

My favorite hands down is the Marc Jacobs, shape contour & blush brush 15. At first glance this might look like it would be to thick for fitting in the curves of the cheeks. But this brush blends like a dream! I credit this brush for my cheeks not coming out looking muddy. (Along with using the Kevyn Aucoin sculpting powder. which I will mention in another post)

Sedona Lace Flat Contour Brush - 316

A close second is the Sedona Lace flat contour brush 316 . This fits perfectly in the hollows of the cheeks. I like to use this brush to apply the contour powder & blend out with the MJ's brush. Although this one  blends out really nicely too and costs less than the MJ's, so if new to contouring, I would recommend starting with this one.

**What are your favorite brushes for contour?

Marc jacobs contour brush costs $38 & can be purchased here: http://www.sephora.com/the-shape-contour-blush-brush-P392348?skuId=1651298

Sedona Lace contour brush costs $16 & can be purchased here: http://www.sedonalace.com/Default.aspx


*All opinions expressed here are solely my own. I have purchased all products with my own $.