I could do better with my hydration habits, too. My skin’s on the drier side right now, as the weather’s been cooling off, and I just spent time in a different state where the water didn’t agree with my skin.

I found that the highlighting shade brought out the texture in my skin and looked more evident than I would’ve liked.

Maybe not as orange as it looked on me, depending on your undertones.

If you’re fair-skinned, it’ll probably look orange on you.

Fenty Beauty’s color range looks better, but you don’t get the combination of matte and pearlescent shades in one product. The NYX Contour Stick is probably as universally flattering as can be, especially with dual-ended options.

It’s easy to find (you don’t need a department store, Sephora, or to order online to get your hands on it).Īll of my gripes about this product have to do with my skin tone and how dry my forehead is right now.

The effect can be subtle and natural, but you could build it up if you wanted more drama.

The lightest shade is very light, so if the undertones work for you, you might still be able to use it even with fair skin.

The color range is pretty good (eight shades) and should work for most skin tones.

You get the contour and highlighting shades in the same stick, which is more convenient than juggling, storing, or carrying two different products.

The colors looked promising overall, but I gave the light shade the side-eye because it seemed a little too golden for the job. I love that the NYX Contour Stick is dual-ended. NYX Contour Stick is cruelty-free, vegan, and comes in eight shade combos. If you’re a contouring newbie, you will love this thing. Pairing the shades and offering a creamier finish make this a beginner-friendly option. That approach is more expensive, takes up more room, and could lead to mismatched undertones if you can’t swatch before you buy. To get the same effect, in most cases, you’ll have to pick the contouring and highlighting shades separately. It’s a two-in-one product that stands out in a sea of one-or-the-other products. On the other end, there’s a lighter, pearlescent shade that complements the deeper one. There’s a creamy, deeper shade on one end with a natural finish (close to matte, but it feels and looks too creamy to call it that). It’s safer that way.įor $14.00 (less if you shop at Ulta and enjoy all their coupons), you get two shades that work together to give you the sculpted look you’re aiming for. If they’d extend their color range to include cooler undertones, at least on the lighter end of the spectrum (it’s all I’ve tried, so I can’t speak for medium and deep ranges), I’d shout about it from the rooftops. In theory, the NYX Contour Stick is the perfect contouring product. If the dark shade had been more cool-toned (it looks like it is in the tube, but goes on orange) and the light side a little less yellow, it would’ve been perfect. It’s creamy, convenient, inexpensive, and easy to get. If your skin tone is fair-medium or darker, you might be able to avoid those issues. I touch my face a lot, so you might get more wear time than me. I’d say you can get a good five to six hours out of it.

It just disappeared after a little while, and I wasn’t upset about it.

But that could be from trying so hard to blend it in and not using enough in the first place. I actually think it’s the light shade–not the dark one–that’s more of a problem, but the darker shade gets warmer as you blend it, too. The overall vibe I get from my face is “pale, glowing orange” but it’s not as over the top as I first thought. It’s a little orange on me (I’m very fair, and my undertones lean a little cool even though I’d consider them primarily neutral).Pair with Wonderstick Blush to add a flush of color & Wonder Pencil for more targeted application!įirst, swipe the deeper shade along the face’s natural contours, then apply the lighter shade to the highest points of the face. A contour stick like no other! The Wonderstick is easy to use and provides a more precise highlight & contour. Customize your look with super buildable shades. Blend well for a gorgeous finish! This cruelty free & vegan formula is ultra creamy & pigmented, which allows for beautiful blending. Shape, brighten & blend like a wonder with eight new highly pigmented shade combinations! First swipe the deeper end to shape & sculpt, then apply the lighter end to instantly brighten & highlight. Our fan favorite Wonderstick dual-ended contour stick is back and better than ever! The Wonderstick’s lighter shade mimicks a sunlit glow, while the darker shade enhances and sculpts the structure of your face.

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