- It is a very buildable formula
- Almost blends itself
- The finish is very natural
- It lasts all day without fading
- It is expensive
- Tube feels empty quite quickly
If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to contour your face, the Charlotte Tilbury Contour Wand is definitely worth checking out. This contour stick is super easy to use and gives you a natural-looking contour that lasts all day long.
In this review, we’ll take a closer look at the Charlotte Tilbury Contour Wand and see if it’s really worth the hype.
The Contour Wand is quite a unique product, mainly based on the packaging. In the meantime, we’ve seen quite a few brands dupe the applicator for their products, but I still think Charlotte Tilbury was on to something when they came out with the Contour Wand.
However, the applicator can be the best and most unique; it’s the formula that has to be good, of course. And that’s exactly what I decided to test out the last few weeks. Does this product live up to the hype?
Charlotte Tilbury Contour Wand Review
The Charlotte Tilbury Contour Wand is one of the best contouring products on the market, in my opinion. It is easy to use and gives a natural, flawless finish. I purchased the shade Light-Medium, which is perfect for my light skin tone.
I use a few dots around the places I want to contour (mainly the hollows of my cheeks and around the hairline), which is often enough. If I want to add more depth, I use a few more dots; it’s just that simple.
Pigmentation
As I said, I used the shade Light-Medium, and in my opinion, one layer wouldn’t be enough for medium skin tones, but since the formula is very buildable, I think a total of 2 to 3 layers would do the trick.
A few dots gives enough pigment, but it is still quite subtle. I prefer this in my contouring products, but it may not be enough for others. However, I don’t think this is a real problem due to the blendable and buildable formula. The color payoff can be intensified without making it look patchy or muddy.
Application
The application is super easy, you have to twist it open and squeeze a bit to get product into the cushion applicator, then you can easily dab on some dots onto your face and startblending it with a brush or sponge. I don’t prefer one over the other, both tools work really well with the Contour Wand.
Even though the product is easy to apply, what bothers me is that it feels half-empty right away. You must squeeze quite a bit to get the product out, even after several uses. I’m not saying there isn’t enough product in there (because there probably is enough), but it gives the feeling that you’ve paid $40 bucks for a half-full product.
Formula
The Charlotte Tilbury Contour Wand is a great way to add definition and shape to your face. The contouring effect is natural and can be built up to the color payoff you like. The formula is very blendable, as it almost blends itself, so you don’t have to make a big effort to make it look good.
I seriously have nothing bad to say about the formula, it does what it should do and gives the most natural-looking contour. It works well on top of several foundations I’ve tried, blends well into the skin and you can add bronzer and blush on top with ease. Never a muddy, patchy finish or foundation that separated.
Longevity
I had no problem with the longevity as the Contour Wand stayed on perfectly all day. It didn’t fade or smugde, it just looked the same at the end of the day.
Alternatives
There are quite a few dupes on the market nowadays but I haven’t had the chance to try these yet. But other products that are quite similar and also make a great alternative, are:
- Makeup By Mario SoftSculpt Shaping Stick: Depeding on the shade you buy, it can be more of a bronzer than a contour shade but either way, I think this makes a great alternative as the formula of the Mario Cream Sticks are super easy to work with.
- Patrick Ta Major Sculpt Creme Contoru & Powder Bronzer Duo: One of the best products out there, period. I love that you have a creme and powder side, which makes it a two-in-one product. The creme is perfect to contour and the powder adds warmth to the face. Works amazing!
- The KKW Beauty Cream Contour Stick that sadly isn’t available right now as KKW Beauty is rebranding and the first launch of products were SKNN skincare products.
Final Verdict
Overall, I am delighted with the Charlotte Tilbury Contour Wand and I recommend it to anyone looking for an easy-to-use contouring tool. The only con would be that the packaging feels empty quite quickly and it’s quite expensive, other than that; it’s super easy to work with, pigmented enough but also buildable, and leaves a gorgeous natural sculpted look.
What Is The Charlotte Tilbury Contour Wand
The Charlotte Tilbury Contour Wand’s easy cushion applicator makes creating gorgeous, sculpted cheekbones easy. It has treated pigments with good adherence and color uniformity, creating shadows and defining features for a natural finish. The formula has a lightweight and dry feel upon application for easy blending.
How To Use
Apply it directly to the skin using the cushion applicator, which evenly dispenses product onto the cheek hollows, nose, temples, and jawline. After applying, blend it out with a brush or makeup sponge.
Things To Note
The Charlotte Tilbury Contour Wand is formulated without Parabens and Sulfates and is vegan-friendly. On top of that, the brand is cruelty-free.
Where To Buy
The Charlotte Tilbury Contour Wand retails for $40 and is available at their website charlottetilbury.com, Sephora, Nordstrom, and Cult Beauty.
Specifications
| PRODUCT NAME | Hollywood Contour Wand |
| PRODUCT BRAND | Charlotte Tilbury |
| PRICE | $40 |
| WEIGHT | 12 ml. |
Ingredients
Aqua/Water/Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isododecane, Mica, Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Triethylhexanoin, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Glycerin, Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone, Silica, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Chloride, Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Lindera Strychnifolia Root Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, [+/- Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499)].
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This looks gorgeous, I need to try it! xx
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It’s a few years since I last used this but I really enjoyed it! I must repurchase x
This sounds great. Thanks for the review.
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