While browsing the store, I debated whether to buy a Luminous Lip Veil from the latest Nude Bar collection, in Caramel Kiss or Pretty in Peach (the two were more or less the same on my lips). But I rationalised to myself that I barely ever wear lip gloss and I could probably buy something similar from a cheaper brand like Revlon. Nothing particularly was a must-have, but I finally settled on this Ultimate Contour Palette, seduced by the promise of "supermodel cheekbones" and the possibilities of the three pans: a pearly highlight, pinky coral blush and matte contour shade.
This is a high quality palette. The powder is finely milled, buttery soft and pigmented enough so that a light touch deposits colour, but not so pigmented that it becomes tricky to work with. Brushes pick up the product beautifully and I find blending to be easier. I was most excited about the contour shade, as I'd been looking to buy a matte bronzer for a while so that I could better experiment with contouring. I haven't mastered the technique just yet, but it's been fun to try different brushes and placement on the face. The highlight shade has become a new favourite. It's soft and subtle (without any visible shimmer) but has a luminous, brightening finish. Along with everyday use, this palette would be ideal for travel, containing everything you need for your face after applying foundation.
This looks lovely!
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This looks like such a handy product to have :)
ReplyDeleteI love the picture of how to contour too :)
Sounds so good :)
Laura xoxo
I've never even tried anything by Napoleon, let alone purchased anything. But this has me interested. I'd love to see how the highlighter looks on your face. I don't own one because I'm a little intimidated when it comes to shiny face powders. Plus I'm not sure how I'd go blending it into the blush. Do you know if they sell the highlighter individually? Keep us posted on whether you end up looking like a supermodel ;)
ReplyDeleteIt's quite a white/pink based highlighter, definitely not bronzy or even slightly brown. The main difference, especially swatched on my arm, is that it creates more of a luminous sheen rather than having visible glitter/shimmer. I'm not sure if they sell the highlighter individually, my guess is no. Haha, it's hard to fake supermodel cheekbones when you have a face as large and flat as mine :p
Deleteoh this one looks sooooo pretty! But I've never heard abt the brand.. Is it your local brand there? the packaging looks nice and sturdy.. and I like that it has highlighter, blush and contour in 1 palette, perfect for travelling!!
ReplyDeleteThe creator is Australian but the brand is sold internationally, or at least in the US to my knowledge (they have an American website and US stockists). It is quite nifty for travelling, if only I could master the art of contouring then all 3 shades would be super useful :p
Deleteargh if i were to get anything from Napolean, it would definitely be this! looks gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI haven't really heard of the bran Napoleon, but gosh, I really like the color of the contour part!
ReplyDeleteoh thats really cool especially with the guide :)
ReplyDeletelovely colors :D
ReplyDeletethx for visiting/following my blog - you have a very nice blog too! - i love your photographs and words and style - following you on bloglovin now - becoz my blogger/google+ doesnt seem to allow me to follow anymore... :P
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Awww, thank you :) I followed you on Google Friend Connect :)
DeleteOoh, I love this :) x
ReplyDeleteI know I've already said this, but I really love your pics!
ReplyDeleteThis product sounds amazing. x
The colours are very pretty. Great for everyday, natural makeup.
ReplyDeleteBtw I love your blog and the way you take pictures. xx
Awww, I wish I knew and was around a 40% off sale. There's a concealer I'm interested in but I didn't want to pay full price for it.
ReplyDeleteOh this product looks like amazing ! Is it very expansive ?
ReplyDeleteRetails for $45 (Australian dollars). Fairly expensive to me, but then again, a Revlon lipstick in Australian retails for $21.95 :p
DeleteOh my god ... So expensive ! In France is the same ! I don't buy a lot of Revlon cosmetics without lip butter and nailpolishes because I think i can buy better likes urban decay with the same price.
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hahaha I don't wear much lipgloss so I tell myself the same thing whenever I come across a pretty lipgloss from a higher-end brand. This blush palette looks amazing and the packaging is really cute! I'm not sure if you have NYC in the area you live - but their matte bronzer in Sunny is really good for contouring and it's really cheap too! (Only ~$4 CDN). Or if NYX is more accessible to you, their powder blushes have a couple of browns and taupe shades that are great for contouring as well! :)
ReplyDeleteIt was a really nice lip gloss, lovely texture, non-sticky, nicely pigmented, shiny, vanilla scent, felt really moisturising and comfortable on the lips, pretty colour (gosh, should I have bought it? LOL), but I somehow managed to exercise restraint that one time :p I've not heard of Sunny before, but cheap matte bronzers are always good :) I have heard NYX Taupe blush is a really good contouring shade, not sure if it'd work for my skin tone though. Plus, I'm still very much a contouring newbie :p
DeleteWow what a beautiful product.. both the packaging and the powders are stunning! Loving that highlight colour :)
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Great Buy!! The colors look so wonderful and I like how its matte because its more natural and for the daytime. I gotta check this brand out =) Thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty palette! And you can totally use it on all occasions :)
ReplyDeleteJust so freakin gorgeous! I love all three shades! I don't contour often but that shade looks lovely...I'm a sucker for rosy shades of blush and I'm just drooling here!
ReplyDeleteI have to tell you, your photos are amazing, I really appreciate clear and well executed photos and your blog is always a pleasure in terms of beautiful photos as well as your written posts! Keep it up! :)
Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement. It's always much appreciated and lovely when someone takes the time to say nice things :) I really enjoy reading your blog as well!
DeleteIt is too bad the Napoleon Perdis' store near me closed because I do like their products. This contour palette looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteIt looks so pretty! I have never heard of this brand though. Nice, nice.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a perfect palette! I'm in love!
ReplyDeleteYou could probably get away with just bringing this on short trips in terms of coloured powder...these would make pretty eyeshadows too!
I love the waffle texture of these, just not so in love with NP. Good luck with learning to contour, m'dear. x
ReplyDeleteI like the three in one! And for a blush-challenged person like myself, it's nice to have a diagram and what color goes in which part all picked out for me. :-)
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Oh I didn't know they had a 40% off sale - missed it =(
ReplyDeleteI have heard great things about their primer and foundation - haven't tried it yet though.
That face palette is so pretty - especially the blush and highlight! The contour shade could nice as a bronzer too.
SO pretty! And such a good discount too! I just ordered the Bourjois chocolate bronzer from ASOS (so much for no more spending! noooo! but I've been working more since it's holidays, and have justified it to myself :p) and took advantage of their 10% student discount hehehe I'm going to try my hand at contouring. This is truly a lovely palette, and would be amazing to travel with! x
ReplyDeleteI've heard so many good things about the Bourjois chocolate bronzer, I'm looking forward to your review on it when it arrives :) With contouring, I think practice makes perfect. I'm still getting a hang of it but very slowly improving :p
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