The Ultimate Affordable Contour Palette

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Finding the perfect contouring shade has been a challenge for me and something I talk about frequently around these parts. Products tend to be either too warm or too orange and I never usually notice until I get the product home and onto my cheeks. So naturally when Australis announced they were releasing an affordable highlight and contour kit I was over the moon as I'd been eyeing up the Anastasia Beverly Hills one for awhile.

To be perfectly honest, this is of a much higher quality than I expected. For $16.95 AUD I expected a good product and one I would use often, but definitely not a product of the quality that it is. The powders are so buttery to touch, lovely to apply and don't leave a powdery finish on the skin at all, which is something I definitely didn't expect. Don't get me wrong, they definitely mattify, but there isn't the presence of powder on the skin that can be occur when you're using different powder product.

My favourites of these shades have to be the centre of each category, the banana highlight shade and the cool-toned contour shade. The yellow powder makes such a noticeable difference when used to set the under eye, it brightens and almost provides a coverage without looking like you've added product. The cool-toned contour shade mimics the ashy tones of a shadow perfectly and therefore looks completely natural. Instead of looking like you have a brown stripe down your cheek at certain angles, this looks like a shadow no matter which way you tilt your face or what lighting you are in which is something that is really important to me as I love seamless, natural makeup.

As to whether this is a dupe for the Anastasia palette, I can't say for  sure as I haven't had a chance to try it. I will say, however, that the colours presented in both are near identical and appear in the same order. As I cannot fault the quality nor the pigmentation of the Australis powders I would definitely recommend trying this product out first if you've been thinking about the Anastasia one and don't want to splurge just yet. I would be very interested to read a true comparison of the products to see how they weigh up!

Have you been able to find an affordable contour palette and if so, what is it?
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21 comments:

  1. This palette is such a steal! I really want to pick it up, but it wasn't in my Priceline last time I went. I have a feeling it'll sell out SO quickly! The cool toned shade looks awesome though, same with the yellow powder. Can definitely see how they're your faves!

    Tasha // shiwashiful.

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  2. This is such a good deal I really want to try this now!

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  3. My priceline started stocking them on Thursday, from memory! There were a lot when I went, thankfully. Big W also stock them, so check there if you don't have luck at Priceline! x

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  4. Woah that looks great. The closest I can get to an okay contour is with the Kevyn Aucoin one, but it's maybe a bit TOO cool for me. I am warm toned but quite pale, so it's a challenge. Also the Kevyn Aucoin one is so expensive! (Although it will last me a long time.)

    - Aisling

    http://aisybee.com

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  5. I want this so bad! I wish there was a way we could get this in the UK xx

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  6. That is definitely one I was looking into, but there wasn't really a way for me to try it on myself and I was worried about paying that much for something that might not even work! x

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  7. It's a bummer, I've seen a lot of people requesting overseas shipping. x

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  8. It looks fabulous and even better that it's so affordable too! Xx

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  9. Beautiful!
    Kisses from Miami,
    Borka
    www.chicfashionworld.com

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  10. This palette seems really gorgeous *_*

    kisses

    Francesca http://everydaycoffee23.blogspot.it/

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  11. It really is, hopefully this will make it a little easier for me! x

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  12. Love the look of this, nice to see such an affordable contouring palette for us Aus + NZ gals!

    CassandraMyee | NZ Beauty Blog

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  13. I know! For once it feels like we aren't missing out. x

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  14. Wow this looks so so lovely x


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  15. It looks lovely! I would love a contour palette but it's so hard to pick the right one or just any for that matter

    Yasmeen xx
    The Mirror Affects

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  16. Nice neutral colours - I am tempted to get it!

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