I've Never Contoured Before, but This Gel Contour Stick Just Introduced Me to My Cheekbones
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- KVD Beauty just launched the ModCon Liquid-Gel Contour.
- The contour cream has a lightweight gel texture and is easy to blend.
- We found the ModCon Liquid-Gel Contour perfect for beginners.
I've always thought of myself as a relative risk-taker when it comes to beauty. I have microbladed my eyebrows, done laser hair removal, gotten countless chemical peels, and dyed my hair red at one point. Yet, when it comes to makeup, the daredevil inside me seems to shy away. I stick to the same makeup routine day in and day out, whether I'm staying in or going out. While I get tempted to implement new makeup products into my routine, I'm often just too lazy — and don't even get me started on contouring. But, thanks to the influence of TikTok, the beauty fan in me has felt more inspired than ever to try new products and tricks.
After the KVD Beauty Good Apple Foundation Balm went viral on the video-sharing platform, I decided to keep up with the brand to see what other groundbreaking beauty items they were going to release. It took me by surprise to see a new contour gel that looked extremely easy to use, and with that, I was the sold. With TikTokers already giving the brand a stamp of approval, I was confident that the KVD Beauty ModCon Liquid-Gel Contour ($26) was a worthy addition to my makeup bag. Here's how I (a complete beginner) incorporated it into my routine.
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Before Contouring
When it comes to my everyday makeup, I typically only wear foundation, eyeshadow, mascara, and cream blush. I like to keep it simple so that when I'm not wearing makeup it's not too much of a difference, but for the love of cheekbones, I knew it was time to try contouring (even if my face looks less sculpted when I take my makeup off). As an entry-level contour-trier, I watched this helpful video prior to applying the new product.
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During Contouring
I decided to start small, and only do two strokes of contour per side. I did one line right under my cheekbone and another one a bit above my jaw. Much to my surprise, I found the gel went on very smooth, and while the color was pigmented it still felt extremely lightweight. (I expected it to be much heavier.)
I messed up the first line of contour I put on my cheek, so I wiped it away with a paper towel and it came off easily. Since it's so lightweight, I was able to start over without having to take my foundation off or redo it, since the gel didn't set yet.
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After Contouring
I used a wet BeautyBlender to blend the contour into my skin. I should note that the product description says to "swipe it on, then use your fingers or a dense brush to blend + build wherever you want to add depth" but since I'm new to the contour game, I wanted my overall look to be more blended than bold — and that's the exact result I got. If you want a stronger shadow, simply use your fingers to blend, and add more of the product as desired.
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Finished Look After Using the KVD Beauty ModCon Liquid-Gel Contour
With a more defined jawline and cheekbones to match, it's hard not to love a product like this. Since I started small, I've already decided that I'm going to add more of the product to my skin the next time I use it to get an even more defined shadow.
Still, for a first-timer, the ModCon Liquid-Gel Contour was extremely easy to use and delivered results that are just enough to make a difference. Whether you want bold or blended, dark or dewy, this new KDV product can give you the best of both worlds. Welcome to my makeup bag, KDV Beauty.
Rating:
★★★★☆
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