There must be a gazillion contouring powders available today, thanks to the social media powers of the Kardashian clan, and thankfully, there are a bunch of them that are good—like, really good.
When I opened the Colourpop Pressed Powder Face, I was hesitant to try it out at first because my initial thoughts were, “Oh, it looks too dark for my skin tone,” and “Hmmm, it seems a bit chalky…” but I was pleasantly surprised to find out that none of that was true. This was a pressed powder after all, and wasn’t anywhere near my skin tone but, as I’ve learned from countless beauty articles—you can always use a darker pressed powder shade to contour, and that was what I ended up doing.
TEXTURE
The compact it comes in is pretty straightforward. It’s important to note that the product doesn’t come with an applicator.
PACKAGING
The compact it comes in is pretty straightforward. It’s important to note that the product doesn’t come with an applicator.
Under flash, this powder has a really nice finish. It’s smooth to the touch, and the pigment is evenly distributed. Without flash, the powder is a bit heavier to the eye but still registers as really photogenic.
With Flash
Without Flash
I was glad to have found a dark shade of pressed powder to use as a contouring tool. This powder is easy to apply, and looks really natural on skin. If you’re morena, this powder will look great all over, and if your skin is more on the fair side, it’s a winning contouring hue.
Text by: Agoo Bengzon