I Tried Sabrina Carpenter’s Tom Ford Contour Duo for Defined Cheekbones

I recently tried the Tom Ford Contour Duo, a product that captured my interest after seeing Sabrina Carpenter use it in a TikTok “Get Ready with Me” video. She showcased her chiseled cheekbones, making me wonder if this high-end product could work for a contouring novice like myself. Here’s my honest review of the Shade And Illuminate Cream Contour Duo, priced at nearly $100, and whether it lives up to its cost.

Upon purchasing the Intensity 2.0, which is ideal for medium skin tones, my first impression was that it looked as luxurious as its price tag suggests. The container is a reflective brown adorned with the iconic Tom Ford logo. The compact also features a sizeable mirror that allows a full view of the face, a rarity in most makeup palettes.

The contour duo includes two shades: a rich, deep brown and a shimmery rose-gold. According to Tom Ford, the dark shade is designed to add depth and define features, suitable for cheekbones, forehead, temples, jawline, and nose. The lighter shade is meant to enhance the high points of your face, like the cheekbones, bridge of the nose, and brow bone. You can even use it on your cupid’s bow and eyelids.

Taking cues from Carpenter’s tutorial, I applied the product using a makeup brush, specifically the Fenty Beauty bronzer brush. Initially, I struggled to pick up the product until I applied firm pressure to break its mold. The dark shade has a super pigmented, creamy consistency that leaves a satin finish. However, I made the mistake of applying too much, making the contour appear too stark. Fortunately, it blends easily for a subtler effect. Ingredients like moringa oil and passion fruit oil make the product surprisingly moisturizing.

I continued to contour my jawline, forehead, and nose to achieve Carpenter’s signature sculpt effect, even though I have an oval face shape with softer features. A little goes a long way with this product, so using it sparingly is key.

An added benefit is that the dark shade can fix foundation mistakes, acting as a bronzer to warm up the complexion. The palette comes in four sets, so you can find one that matches your skin tone or gives a desired sun-kissed look. The formula’s light-diffusing pearls provide a three-dimensional radiance, leaving a nice bronzed finish.

The lighter shade adds a subtle golden shimmer to the skin. Unlike the contour shade, it requires more layers for a dramatic highlight. A single swipe suffices for my cheekbones, eyelids, and the bridge of my nose. I found that using my finger rather than a makeup brush offered better color payoff.

However, the creamy texture can make the palette messy, with product sometimes spreading all over the compact. While the luxurious look of the compact is appealing, it does attract fingerprints over time, something easily fixable with regular cleaning. The main downside is the price, at $95, making it the most expensive makeup item I own.

In conclusion, the Tom Ford Contour Duo earns a solid 95/100 from me. The contrast between the two shades is effective. I particularly appreciated the darker shade for evening out my skin tone and adding depth to my face, making it worth the splurge for that color alone. The satin finish provides a soft, semi-matte look, which I prefer over a dewy finish as it avoids an oily appearance along my T-zone. While I didn’t achieve Carpenter’s exact bone structure, the cream contour was easy to blend, giving the illusion of sharper cheekbones and a warmer base, ideal for summer.

Source: PureWow