The Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit - Review

This palette may be the most hyped about makeup product that I have ever heard about. The entire MUA community was buzzing about this palette since it was relesed. I waited to buy it for several reasons. It was always sold out, I wasn't sure if I would know how to use it, and its freakin' $40 dollars. So finally I gave in to my addiction and bought it. Here are my thoughts. . .

Packaging is not something I ever have an issue with as long as the product is good, I'm happy. Its a simple cardbord case with no mirror. The pan can be popped out easily which I did. I have a z-pallete with a few Makeup Geek blushes so I added them to that palette. I use it as a "face" palette and I love it.

Highlighting Shades

Vanilla- This is a matte shade, with a slight peach undertone. If you have very light skin this shade is pointless. I have a slight tan ( but not much ) and this shade does have a slight brightning affect. I use this shade to highlight under my cheek contour to make the line more defined. If that makes sense.

Banana- A light yellow shade. This is by far my favorite color. I use it to set my under eye canceler and mixed with vanilla is great for highlighting the center of the forehead and chin.

Sand- A pale nude shade.This is the only shimmer shade and makes a beautiful and sutble cheek highlighter. I place it on the very high points of my cheeks on top of blush.

Contour Shades

Java- A medium brown with neutral undertones. I don't really use this shade as much. If i do its to darken up fawn to make it more intense.

Fawn- A cool town brown with grey undertones. This is the most natural contour color of life! This is the most easy shade to use I love it!

Havana- A warm red base brown.This is the darkest of all the shades with warm undertones. It is super dark and I don't really use it alone because it is too much. If I do use it, I mix it with java and put it on the hair line. 

So, that is it! I do love this palette and I use it every day. However it is not necessary for the average woman. Especially if you are just starting out in Makeup. I spent 40 dollars on this and I can not see me doing that again. I might repurchase the banana and fawn shade in the future. If you love to contour and are familiar with how to do so, you will love this palette.