Not Fond of Dramatic Contour and Highlight? Try 3CE Stylenanda Magic Touch Face Maker!

3CE Stylenanda Magic Touch Face Maker

Bought for: Free | SRP: P771

From: Sephora Philippines

Here's my thoughts about the product which I have been doing a test run with the past few weeks to give a better dimension to my face or lessen the appearance of my chubby cheeks and forehead (hay). Having good numbers of experience with K-beauty products, I had such high hopes with this-- oh well, every k-beauty stuff entice me just the same. Anyway, to give you a little background about 3CE, it is a brand created under Nanda and just because I was so curious, I made a visit on their website and figured out that the brand even sells apparels like clothes, shoes, etc.!

I am currently obsessing contouring and highlighting makeups. Lately, I'm buying lots of highlighters without realizing that I only have a reliable bronzer at hand. When Sephora Philippines collaborated with me, I took the chance and bought myself a product with highlighter and contour in one. This is the 3CE Stylenanda Magic Touch Face Maker which I am going to talk about today.

Claims and ingredients

3CE STYLENANDA MAGIC TOUCH FACE MAKER (as per Sephora Philippines)

The 3 Concept Eyes Magic Touch Face Maker from Korea creates natural looking shadows on the face by creating natural highlights and contours. It gives flawless and luminous looking skin with a smooth and pearl-like finish, while giving you a natural or semi-coloured glow, depending on the natural shade or colour you choose. Benefits: (1)All shades and colours are toned down to avoid too much colour on the face. (2) The low tones and mild shading colour give the skin a more natural look while creating highlighted shadows.

PACKAGING

The product comes in black compact type of packaging with a smooth matte texture. I also appreciate that it's not some kind of Korean products that are deprived of any information written in English (lol) since I am still after those which I can get tidbits of information on before I use them. I'm really in love with the packaging because first, it comes in a black compact which I find so stylish and classy, second, it has a mirror inside so I can conveniently bring it everywhere for quick, easy touch ups.

SCENT

This has a subtle scent of typical pressed powders but nothing overwhelming to it.

SHADES AVAILABLE

3CE Stylenanda Magic Touch Face Maker is available in two shades: Beige and Pink for P771 at Sephora Philippines. I think both shades would pretty much suit any complexion since they look almost the same from the pan but I got Beige instead since I have slight fair complexion with yellow undertones. Both have sheer color payoff which could work both as an advantage and disadvantage.

TEXTURE / CONSISTENCY / EASE OF APPLICATION

3CE Stylenanda Magic Touch Face Maker has a very lightweight consistency and has the texture of most pressed powder--a little bit chalky but applies very smoothly. The highlighter part has little bits of shimmers to it so it gives instant brightening to dull skin while the contour is matte and is in a natural-looking shade. I don't have any problems with it in terms of application for it is easy to work and blend with on the skin. I bet that this would work whatever tools you are using and that just adds up to the convenience of having this product during traveling and whenever you want to retouch your makeup.

PERFORMANCE

When I first swatch this product on my hands, I was kind of disappointed on why it lacks good color payoff even though it claims to give subtle and natural looking shadows. The highlighter does not look too flashy and blinding while the shade of the contour is pretty much close to my skin type. I find it hard to manage it at first, but I just got the hang of it. What I do is apply a bit more of it since I have a lot to correct in terms of the shape of my face (I have chubby cheeks, wide forehead to minimize the appearance of). The good thing about it though is that I always never end up looking having too much contoured look for it gives only a soft shadows on the skin without harsh lines. This product is more like 'mistake-proof' makeup for me since the shade that I got really suit my skin type and gives natural gradation without going a little too overboard.

LONGEVITY

In a country when the weather is not favorable to makeups (not to mention the oily skin I have), I tend to lose all sorts of colors on my face as speedy as 4 hours because I perspire and oil up pretty fast. I have oily skin all over and even highlighters and contours are products that no matter how hard I try to keep in place with a good primer and setting powder, the efforts are just wasted.

The pigmentation of this product fades as fast as 3 hours on my skin before it's ready for another quick retouch. I also find that the contour fades faster than the highlighter OR MAYBE it's just my natural oil that gives extra boost of glow. Still, this product is not at all impressive in terms of longevity.

OVERALL THOUGHTS

I do not have regrets getting this 3CE Stylenanda Magic Touch Face Maker since it's a perfect makeup for beginners. It actually helped me a lot in both the highlighting and contouring department since I now have the knowledge on how much gradation I need to achieve a good face shape without looking fake and edgy. I highly recommend this product to makeup enthusiasts out there but if you prefer better pigmentation and intensity for contour and blinding highlights, then you might not like this. Still, this is a good product for everyday use if you know how to perfectly blend the color on your skin. It is also quite affordable compared to other palettes in the market.

Let me know if 3CE Stylenanda Magic Touch Face Maker interests you, deal? Happy blogging!

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Maybelline Master Contour V-Shape Duo Stick By Face Studio Review

Maybelline Master Contour V By Face Studio

Bought for: P350

Bought from: an online shop

CLAIMS

Facestudio® Master Contour V-Shape Duo Stick contours and highlights in two easy steps. Master the perfect V-shaped face with this easy-to-use contouring and highlighting duo. This 2-in-1 stick creates the illusion of structure and lift in two easy steps.

DIRECTION FOR USE

Step 1. Apply dark shade along the jawline and hallows of the cheeks and blend well.

Step 2. Apply light shade to the high points of the face, like the tops of cheeks and bridge of nose, and blend well.

Contouring is a makeup skill I am currently working hard on. I bought them in powder, liquid and cream forms before but I was barely introduced to the right shades so I ended up throwing them away or giving them out to anyone who have the skin tones that matched the shades that I have. A few months ago, I purchased another contouring product in my attempt to have a slimmer and contoured face. I have round face, chubby cheeks and high hair line and by the sound of it, maybe you're thinking contouring products should be a necessity for me. Tell me about it!!! For now, here's a brief review of Maybelline Master Contour V-Shape Duo Stick.

PACKAGING

The product comes in a retractable stick with contour on one side and highlight on the other. The packaging was, overall, pretty nice, convenient to bring anywhere and so easy to use.

SHADE

The shade that I have is in 015 Medium Moyen. the contour is pretty much my shade but the highlight appears a little awkward on my skin. It does look funny because it's peachy on me, hence, the fake look. Now, I'm wondering if it's really possible that I buy a certain contour kit, for example, and then the other side would complement my skin tone and the other just wouldn't even if they are supposed to be used together. Ugh, I'm confused.

TEXTURE / CONSISTENCY / EASE OF APPLICATION

The contour and highlight both applies easily with its soft and creamy texture. It also has a lightweight formulation and is non-greasy. The worst thing, though, is the blending part because the product won't blend easily on skin even with the use of a damp sponge. By the moment I get rid of the harsh lines on the side of my nose, cheeks and jaw, all pigmentation seemed to wear off. I tried using it over almost any type of foundation whether they are matte or luminous just in case I am missing anything but to no avail. I keep on having a hard time blending the product into my skin.

SCENT

This product has a mild to barely-there scent so no worries for scent-sensitives out there.

PERFORMANCE

I feel like I really have to point out that this product is so hard to blend on skin--both the highlight and the contour part and it's just too tough to work in. The highlighter even emphasizes creases and folds so uh-uh. The pigmentation were not that great either and it does not last long on my super oily face. If you really want to achieve a nice depth or a slimmer face, you might want to opt for powder contours because I find them more pigmented and long-wearing.

OVERALL THOUGHTS

With better contour kits I have, I definitely don't see myself reaching for this anytime soon. I do not recommend it either even if you are new to the concept of highlighting and contouring as there are much affordable drugstore contour kits that performs better and gives skin better illusion. The price point was kind of too high for this as well and it's kind of disappointing.

Have you already tried Maybelline Master Contour V-Shape Duo Stick? Do we have the same thoughts? No? Let's talk down below!