I Was Never Into Contouring, But Then I Discovered the Makeup Product Lazy Girls Swear By
The Victoria Beckham Contour Stylus Precision Contour Stick is the easiest product I've ever used.
A lot of people don't know this, but as well as being a beauty editor, I'm also a fully qualified makeup artist. I trained long before getting into my current career, and I still do all of my friends' and family's makeup before big events. While I'm pretty skilled at creating a seamless base and can do a perfect winged eyeliner with my eyes closed, there's one product that I've still not mastered, and that's a contour stick.
The thing is, contouring wasn't really a thing when I was at makeup school. Bronzer was popular, of course, but using cool-toned products to help carve out your cheekbones didn't gain momentum until after I left to study journalism. So, whenever my friends ask me to do a little contour on them, my hands practically shake with nerves.
Well, that was the case until I saw a particular Victoria Beckham Beauty product trending on TikTok, which made contouring look as easy as can be. I got my hands on it straight away and can confirm, it's 100% worth the hype. In fact, I'd say this product has made me an expert in chiselling my cheekbones. Keep on scrolling for my full review.
Victoria Beckham Contour Stylus Precision Contour Stick Review
The Formula
I think a lot of people believe this product is top-tier because of the easy-to-use stick, and while I'm firmly in agreement, I think the formula is another reason the Contour Stylus is a breeze to use. I've tried plenty of contour sticks and cream bronzers in the past, and while some were good, many felt thick, heavy and hard to blend, leaving my cheeks looking muddy rather than naturally defined.
The difference with this product is that it feels lightweight, creamy and hydrating, meaning it blends like butter. Honestly, as far as contour formulas go, I would say that this one is totally fool-proof. If you make a mistake, it's so easy to rectify, and the moisturising formula gives a second-skin finish, so you don't have to worry about any harsh lines.
The Application
The best thing about this product is that it comes in a slim wand, which allows for precise application, especially around the cheekbones and nose. It feels a little like using a pencil, but try to resist the urge to scribble it all over your face. Instead, focus on the areas where you want natural definition. For me, that's my cheekbones, my nose, my jawline and around the temples. All I do is draw it on, then use my fingers or a makeup brush to blend it out. It's so easy that I can do it in the car, on the tube, on a plane or wherever else I need to create a quick makeup look. If you're also a fan of foundation sticks or blusher sticks, then you will love this.
The Shades
There are currently four shades on offer, designed for a range of different skin tones. I opted for "Marble", which also happens to be VB's favourite shade, and found that this worked perfectly with my skin tone. Would I love to see a larger shade range from the brand in the future? Yes. That being said, I do think that each shade feels very considered, and I like that none of them look too warm, as you ideally want to opt for a cooler tone to create that naturally contoured effect.
The Results
As you can see, this product creates a naturally defined finish. If you prefer a statement makeup look, it probably isn't for you, but if you're new to contouring or, like me, just not very good at it, I recommend adding this to your makeup bag ASAP. It's the perfect product for a minimal, glowy makeup look that you can wear every single day. The buttery formula and the slim wand make it the quickest, easiest contouring stick on the market, and it's one of those products that makes you think, "What did I ever do without it?"
As with all Victoria Beckham beauty products, this makeup stick feels luxurious and efficacious, and perfectly slots into the brand's considered range of daily makeup essentials.
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Pros
- Easy to use
- Slim wand allows for precise application
- Buttery formula blends like a dream
Cons
- Limited shade range
- More of a natural finish
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