Hello gorgeous! For a while now I've been using the NYX Highlight & Contour Pro Palette pretty much every time I wear makeup, and I love it! So today I thought it would be perfect to share why I like it, how I use it, and my favourite shades in the palette.
I personally like a subtle contour and highlight so that my makeup is still on the natural side. If you prefer a stronger contour you can easily achieve this as the pigmentation in this palette is incredible. However, if you're like me and prefer a softer look just go in lightly. Because of the smooth and creamy formula it is super easy to blend out. You can purchase this from Priceline for $39.95. For me, that's a bit pricey for a drugstore product so I would wait until Priceline has their 40% sale, but in saying that I would definitely repurchase this.
The shades in this palette are all workable for my skin tone, though my favourite shades from the bottom row are Toffee (second from the left) and Hollow (first on the right). From the top row I definitely use Nectar (first on the right) the most, and sometimes I'll use Creme (the yellow shade, second from the right) under my eyes. (Edit: I recently began using the top left shade 'Ice Queen' for highlight and I am obsessed with it. The finish is so flattering and doesn't look glittery. It looks like my skin but with a lovely glow.)
I love to use this for both a soft everyday look as well as a slightly more intense evening look. I don't find the formula to be at all chalky or have any fallout. Packaging wise, I don't have anything terrible to say, nor do I have anything amazing to say. It's sturdy enough and I like that you can see the shades through the clear top. I also really like that on the back it shows you what the shades are called.
Overall, I am impressed with this palette and would recommend it to you guys. Not going to lie, it was a bit of a splurge for me as I'm on a typical uni student budget. Hope you're all having a fantastic weekend!
I would also really like to know what commenting system you prefer. I've been tossing up between using Disqus and using the original blogger commenting system. I did sync up my comments to Disqus and I would love you to be able to get a notification to see my replies to your comments! Unfortunately, the commenting system I'm using now doesn't allow that, which means that you won't see my replies unless you come back and check for it. My only issue with Disqus is that when I sync it up, any existing comments on my blog aren't in the right order (not the biggest issue) but any replies to comments end up looking like they're just comments on their own and not a reply. If you have any advice on how to fix that, if that would be annoying for you, or which commenting system you prefer to comment with and which one you use on your blog, I would really appreciate it!
Enjoy the rest of your week! xo
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Lovely post!xx
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Vildana from Living Like V & Stalia Is BAE
Thank you lovely! xx
DeleteGreat post! This sounds great because I like the natural look. xx
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Thank you! Definitely a great palette, myself but better! xx
DeleteThis look like such a great palette!
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Thank you Liz! It really is a lovely palette xx
DeleteI have always wondered about this palette. I don't contour very often so I think it may be too much for me but perhaps after I get some practice in this would be a good item to get.
ReplyDeleteThat was me until not so long ago, I started with a less expensive trio thing from Rimmel and it was very hard to muck up as the pigmentation wasn't as great. But while I was practicing (I still am) that was just fine for me. Now I really enjoy this one but I don't see myself splurging anymore! xx
DeleteThe palette looks amazing!
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Hi Vanessa! It really is! xx
DeleteI've been wanting to get this pallet for what feels like forever, but I just haven't been willing to splurge! It's great to see this good review tough, I'm definitely going to keep it in the back of my mind.
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I totally get that! I still think it's pricey (for my budget) but I'm so glad I got it. There's another slightly smaller palette that I think might be nice and it's the Revlon Sculpt and Highlight with Chloe Morello, I haven't tried it but it looks awesome! Let me know if you end up getting the NYX one I'd love to know what you think! xx
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DeleteI love NYX and this palette seems like a great investment! x Thanks for sharing
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Thank you for reading! It's amazing for the makeup I like to wear xx
DeleteI have never invested in a good contour palette, so this looks like something I should check out. I would suggest Disqus; Disqus is great for more personal interactions with readers ^_^
ReplyDeleteLaila from Townhouse Palette
Thanks Laila! This palette is perfect for me! Thank you for letting me know your preference with the commenting system, I much prefer Disqus for exactly that reason, but it makes all my previous comments completely out of order with replies showing up as their own comments :(
DeleteYour blog and photos are soso beautiful! You have definitely convinced me to want to try this haha, amazing review! For me, I prefer the original blogger comment system, just as it is easiest to use :D xx
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Thank you Elizabeth! I'm glad you liked my review! And thank you for letting me know which commenting system you prefer!
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This palette is gorgeous! I feel like I really need to step up my contour game and this might be the palette to do the trick~ Girl, I hear you about being on a budget!
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Thanks for reading lovely! I never used to even think about contour or highlight but now that I've been trying it out more I actually really enjoy it! This palette is really nice (coming from a girl on a tight budget as you know!) xx
Deletei have been looking at this palette every single time i saw a nyx counter and haven't picked it up but i want it so bad. it looks so perfect for all kinds of looks.
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That was me too! When I saw the sale I made sure to get it straight away. I've tried more intense looks and the pigmentation is there but I just felt more comfortable in a softer look xx
DeleteI can't believe I've never tried NYX palettes before! This one looks so gorgeous and so affordable! xx
ReplyDeleteFrancisca | www.franciscamay.com
Hi Francisca! It was definitely a splurge for me but I'm yet to venture into the more pricey makeup! I do recommend this palette!
DeleteThese shades are very pretty! I would love to wear it to work!
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Hi lovely! It's perfect for work too!
DeleteThis sounds amazing! I love a good palette for anything :)
ReplyDeletexx Lisa | lisaautumn.com
First off, thank you so much for the follow on bloglovin! It really means a lot. I've heard a LOT of people talking about how good this palette is, but just haven't gotten around to swatch it or trying it out. And TBH I think my Physician's Formula Butter Bronzer and my Cover FX highlight gives me enough cheek bones for now, haha! xx
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Let’s be BLOGLOVIN friends!
OH and BTW I was the same way with the built in commenting system and Disqus, and I am so happy I switched over to disqus.
DeleteAbsolutely no worries! You have such a nice blog and you deserve it! I love how the Physician's Formula products look I just haven't purchased any myself! But they definitely sound great!
DeleteAnd thank you so much for letting me know your preference with commenting systems! xx