The Kat Von D Shade and Light Contour palette has been on my wishlist for a long time. I held off on the palette because I don't normally contour and didn't think I would use this palette enough. I also worried that it would be too pigmented and not for me. The Kat Von D Shade and Light Eye palette is very pigmented and I do have to be careful when using those shadows. I was worried that I would use this palette and it would look like a muddy mess on my face. I found this palette on sale, and I thought it would be great to try. I'm so happy that I picked it up because I love it!
The top row has setting powders that I use for my under eyes. I use the first shade and/or the first two shades mixed together to set my under eyes. These powders are so pigmented that I feel like it helps cover my dark under eye area. It brightens the natural shadow that I do have. I also grab for this palette when I'm looking to set my eye shadow primer. The bottom row has the three bronzer/contour shades, and while I don't contour day to day I do like to add some warmth back into my face once I've put on my foundation. The middle shade works great. The first shade is a little too cool toned for me, but I could use it to contour when I need. The last shade is dark for me but I've used it as eye shadow and put it in my crease.
Overall, this palette was a pleasant surprise. I use it every day and see myself repurchasing or buying the single pans that Kat Von D sells. I like that the first shade brightens, but doesn't look too stark white on my skin. It's a very natural creamy off white. Since I am so fair skinned, and I have black hair I have to be careful with my bronzing and face powders. This palette really surpassed my expectations and I'm surprised by how much I like it. If you've been hesitant to pick up this palette, I do highly recommend it. While I do really like the middle bronzer shade, my favorite part of this palette is the highlight face powders.
Do you have this palette? What do you think about it? I don't own alot of contour palettes because I don't want to buy a palette that will not get much use. I do feel like this palette is versatile enough that I will get alot of use out of all the shades.
I have been so excited for this review! I’m obsessed with Kat Von D products at the minute, and I’ve seen the palette just about everywhere.. I was a little concerned about the darkest contour shade, because I’m very pale too, but I love the idea of using it as an eyeshadow instead!
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I haven't tried any Cat Von D products but they look amazing and the reviews are really good! I think this looks fab, great review! I don't have any contour palettes but I use the NARS bronzer for a bit of contour. Maybe I need a palette now... xx
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/this sounds fab, maybe when my NYX one hits pan I'll give this a try!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a really great palette especially when you managed to pick it up in the sale! I really struggle to find good setting powders so the fact it has those and contour shades in one palette is so good! I've never tried anything from Kat Von D yet.
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Oh wow, this sounds like it really lives up to the hype!
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I've been wanting to get my hands on this for so long!!
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Ahh I’ve long heard about this and often wondered how good it was, so glad to know you love it! I’d buy it but I’m terrible with all things makeup so know I’d never use it haha!
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This palette looks like a dream! Thanks for an honest review! xo
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Oooh I will have to try these!
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I've heard so many great reviews about this palette, so I am definitely contemplating to get it myself
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I think this is one of the best contour palettes on the market! xx
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I also wasn't sure I would use a big palette like this, but I love mine too! I will have to use the top row more, I've mostly been using the contour and the bronzers.
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I've never used a contour kit before (!) so I probably wouldn't use this one. But I loved your detailed review so I can recommend it to friends that do, especially with the tip about using the powders as eyeshadow 😘
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I've never used a contour kit before (!) so I probably wouldn't use this one. But I loved your detailed review so I can recommend it to friends that do, especially with the tip about using the powders as eyeshadow 😘
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I saw so many snagging this through Winners but I couldn't find it at my Winners. :-(
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I don't own many contour palettes and I rarely use them but I want to try products from this brand so bad!!
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This is such a great review. Thanks for sharing. I have wanted to try this palette for the longest time myself!
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Deepti xx
Even I don't contour much I tried the Maybelline contour palette and I liked the look. I have seen this palette everywhere and always ignored. But in your picture I actually see the beauty and potential of this palette (after I tried contouring recently ) this looks promising.:-)
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I have the old one and love it. Was excited to hear about the advances of the new one. So glad you love it. Heard nothing but good things.
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