Smashbox The Cali Contour Palette | Six-Shade Contour Kit with Highlighter, Bronzer and Blush to add Dimension + Glow

Overall conclusions: This is a great palette to travel with, since it has one of each of the face color product types, a decent-sized mirror, and a formula that isn't mess-prone. The formula is very smooth and buildable. Physical aspects: The palette is very solidly constructed. Even though the outer packing is wrapped cardboard, the mirror and all of the product pans are housed in a sturdy, solid plastic shell. The palette has a very secure magnetic closure. As pictures indicate, the two shimmer formulas (one highlight and one bronzer) come in slightly smaller pans than the four matte formulas. There is 0.69oz product total, but Smashbox does not offer a more specific breakdown. Formula quality: The powders are not excessively soft in the pan, which means there is minimal kickback and wastage. Overall, I think all of the colors show up well. The shimmer bronzer is a little tough to pick up onto a brush and blend out, but it works well with a little patience. The matte formulas build very easily. All of the colors last well over the course of a long day. I have been using this for three weeks now and have not experienced any breakouts. Color selection: I think this palette is ideal for light skin, but also works well for fair skin (which I have) and should look good on medium skin tones. I doubt that the contour and matte bronzer would be dark enough for tan or deep skin tones. Comparing within the palette, I think the selection of shades is very well-balanced in that there is just one of each kind of product per finish (i.e. there's just one blush, one shimmer highlight, etc.). My only complaint is about the shimmer highlight -- it is unusually dark compared to the other colors and also leans pretty heavily pink, which doesn't work for me. I would have prefered a more neutral and lighter champagne or silvery color or a light gold. Aside from this one color (which could be an eyeshadow, I guess), I find that it's easy to use all of the colors regularly, which is a rarity for my fair skin. Price: I almost exclusively use drugstore(-priced) products -- I literally only own one other makeup product over $8. I bought this palette when it was $29.75 on Amazon, which is nearly 25% off the price from Smashbox or Sephora, and made the price feel a little more justifiable. That said, I do feel that this contour palette would be worth paying full price. It's rare that I can use even 83% of colors in a palette. The quality is really that good. Personally, I have struggled to find drugstore-priced color products that do not break me out, so paying more for something that is gentle on my skin and looks great is worth it.

Beautiful pallet. Great quality and love all the shades.

This is by far my favorite contour kit. I love all the color choices! It's so smooth and not to over powering. I love that the highlighter is included. It makes it so compact and perfect for daily use.

I absolutely love this product. I am careful with blush and bronzers, since so many are too warm and result in a clownish look that has to be toned down or removed altogether. Not these! These colors are really neutral and subtle, while still being pretty and adding color to my face. I personally think they are prettier in person than pictured online. The pigmentation is perfect- not so pigmented that there is product flying everywhere, but enough that plenty is available when applying. It's really easy to use, it comes with a face chart showing where each color goes. The effect is almost airbrushed looking after I apply a little setting powder. I would definitely recommend this product to those with light to medium skintone, and will be buying again.

Overall conclusions: This is a great palette to travel with, since it has one of each of the face color product types, a decent-sized mirror, and a formula that isn't mess-prone. The formula is very smooth and buildable. Physical aspects: The palette is very solidly constructed. Even though the outer packing is wrapped cardboard, the mirror and all of the product pans are housed in a sturdy, solid plastic shell. The palette has a very secure magnetic closure. As pictures indicate, the two shimmer formulas (one highlight and one bronzer) come in slightly smaller pans than the four matte formulas. There is 0.69oz product total, but Smashbox does not offer a more specific breakdown. Formula quality: The powders are not excessively soft in the pan, which means there is minimal kickback and wastage. Overall, I think all of the colors show up well. The shimmer bronzer is a little tough to pick up onto a brush and blend out, but it works well with a little patience. The matte formulas build very easily. All of the colors last well over the course of a long day. I have been using this for three weeks now and have not experienced any breakouts. Color selection: I think this palette is ideal for light skin, but also works well for fair skin (which I have) and should look good on medium skin tones. I doubt that the contour and matte bronzer would be dark enough for tan or deep skin tones. Comparing within the palette, I think the selection of shades is very well-balanced in that there is just one of each kind of product per finish (i.e. there's just one blush, one shimmer highlight, etc.). My only complaint is about the shimmer highlight -- it is unusually dark compared to the other colors and also leans pretty heavily pink, which doesn't work for me. I would have prefered a more neutral and lighter champagne or silvery color or a light gold. Aside from this one color (which could be an eyeshadow, I guess), I find that it's easy to use all of the colors regularly, which is a rarity for my fair skin. Price: I almost exclusively use drugstore(-priced) products -- I literally only own one other makeup product over $8. I bought this palette when it was $29.75 on Amazon, which is nearly 25% off the price from Smashbox or Sephora, and made the price feel a little more justifiable. That said, I do feel that this contour palette would be worth paying full price. It's rare that I can use even 83% of colors in a palette. The quality is really that good. Personally, I have struggled to find drugstore-priced color products that do not break me out, so paying more for something that is gentle on my skin and looks great is worth it.

This is THEE BEST for natural looking finish and all day wear. It looks better and better through the day. 10/10 obsessed. Doesn’t sink into fine lines and doesn’t look overly powdery or chunky. A little goes a lonnnng way.

I love this Palette so much! It's rich pigment and perfect color options make me happy. I will buy this again as soon as mine starts running low.

Love using this palette. It’s now a staple in my daily routine.