Contouring seems to be an optional part of makeup, but it is actually the color enhancement of the whole makeup, and it will feel like a "makeover" with a few swipes. In the world of makeup, whether it's talking about the best makeup artist or the best brand for contouring products, Kevyn Aucin is a name that can't be mentioned.
One of Hollywood's most prestigious gold medal makeup artists, Kevyn Aucin pioneered the quick application of foundation, contour, and highlighter at the same time, and continues to do so today, and is still being followed by a large number of beauty bloggers. In 2001, Kevyn Aucoin's eponymous makeup brand was founded, and then launched a monochrome contouring powder, which has gained numerous reputations.
The success of Kevyn Aucin Contouring Powder is largely due to the right shades. There are 3 colors in total, which are light, medium and deep. Among them, light is the most suitable for white skin, the tone is gray and light, the hair color is just right, and the effect of modifying the nose is natural; In order to restore the color of the shadow itself under the light, Medium is a blend of gray and brown tones, which will neither be too brown and red, nor excessive gray and dirty, making it the most widely applicable among the three colors, suitable for whiter skin tones, ordinary skin tones or wheat colors; Deep is mainly aimed at brown and black skin, its brown tone is more intense, but it does not reddish and yellow, and the color is very positive, and the contour is not obtrusive. Its powder is delicate and soft, the brush is smooth, it is easy to blend, and the upper face does not float powder or clump, and fits perfectly with the skin. In order to facilitate the picking, the contouring powder is relatively loose, and there will be a slight flying powder, so the remaining powder should be knocked off after taking the powder before applying it to the face.
In 2019, Kevyn Aucoin launched the third generation of the Contour Book, a combo that combines all three contour powders in one plate, plus a gradient blush and two highlights. The difference between the three contouring powders in the contouring book and the monochrome contouring powder is only 0.4g in terms of capacity, if the contouring needs are frequent and you want to try different colors of contouring, instead of choosing a monochrome contouring powder for $44 a piece, the third-generation contouring book that costs only $59 and has three contouring pieces is significantly more cost-effective. If you mainly commute makeup on weekdays and your makeup is relatively daily, you can choose a monochrome contouring powder.
In addition to contouring powders, Kevyn Aucoin has also launched a monochrome contouring balm. The contouring cream has a silky and smooth texture, and when pushed on, it is semi-matte and does not shine. The balm melts into the skin's surface, giving it a more natural appearance, making it difficult to tell the difference between the real and the fake.
The contouring cream is still light, medium, and deep in three shades, and its color looks richer than the contouring powder, and the color rendering is better than the latter, but the color is more or less the same after blending. Because the contouring cream has good hair color and strong adhesion, blending naturally requires a certain amount of makeup techniques, and the requirements for makeup users are relatively higher, so it is more suitable for more experienced makeup lovers.
If you're interested in both contouring powder and contouring cream, you might want to choose the second generation of the contouring book from Kevyn Aucoin. Unlike the third-generation palette, the second-generation palette combines powder, highlighter and cream contour, and highlighter in one palette, and also includes four shades of eyeshadow. Both contouring shades of the second-generation disc are medium, which meets the contouring needs of most skin tones. The second-generation contour book costs $65, and in terms of packaging, the pink snakeskin-like design adds style and personality. If you like to collect cosmetics, the second-generation contour book may be more appetizing.
Kevyn Aucoin has not yet entered the domestic market and is mainly circulated in the form of purchasing agents. In addition to purchasing agents, you can also purchase directly on the official website.
