I'm always intrigued when a celebrity endorses a beauty product. If two celebrities each share the same favorite, I'm tempted. Usually, I pause whatever I'm doing to find out if that favorite is really worth the hype. But when three or more A-list celebrities cite something as their holy grail? I add it to my cart faster than you can say, “I'm inspired!” Tom Ford's Shade and Illuminate Contour Duo is a perfect example of this. Not one, not two, but… three With beauty heavyweights deeming the palette a makeup bag essential, I became a woman on a mission and my glow-up summer makeup routine changed forever.
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Shade & Illuminate Contour Duo
So let's move forward in order of events. In a 2022 TikTok video, Sabrina Carpenter applied cream contour to her undersides on her cheekbones and used a brush to blend the pigment, giving her complexion a naturally firm look. Two weeks ago, Rita Ora opened her beauty bag. Harper's Bazaar UK: The singer-songwriter considers this contour and highlight combo a staple that she's owned “forever,” adding, “There's no other product that will ever replace this contour and highlight combo under any circumstances. This contour and highlight combo can be used all over the face. Contour, highlight, lips, eyes… it's just amazing.”
That hype alone would have been enough to get us to Sephora, but then something even more shocking happened: Just yesterday, Hailey Bieber posted a shortcake-inspired makeup tutorial on TikTok. Her bronzer product of choice? You guessed it: Tom Ford's contour duo.
Incidentally, Sarah Jessica Parker's makeup artist I love compacts For the perfect glow, I rely on reliable sources. Laura Harrier considers this one of her favorites.The conclusion is clear: Tom Ford's Contour-Highlight Duo is the ultimate celebrity glamour.
The hype is well-founded, as the creamy formula instantly melts into skin, leaving a satin finish that lasts all day (as opposed to melting off your face like many creamy, oil-based products.) Each contour shade is the perfect cool-toned, shimmer-free formula that gives your complexion the appearance of a naturally tanned complexion; however, this highlighter contains light-diffusing pearls that help sunlight bounce off the skin, making it look super radiant.
You can even mix and match contour and highlighter shades to customize your cream shadow or create a subtle bronzer. I agree with Ora, this is like the Swiss Army knife of your makeup bag – super versatile. Perfect for those scorching summer days when you can only pull off a minimal amount of beating. However, judging by the star-studded reviews, this high-quality multitasker often sells out, so I won't be waiting.
Celebrities love Tom Ford's favorite items
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Soleil Glow Bronzer
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Emotion Proof Eye Primer
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Lip Color Lipstick
Tom Ford's buttery lipsticks are a favorite among celebs (and editors!).
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Shade and Illuminate Soft Radiance Foundation SPF 50
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Shade & Illuminate Radiance Enhancer
She then used the brand's color corrector to warm up Fox's complexion.
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Eye Color Quad Eyeshadow Palette
These velvety eyeshadows are a treat for the eyes.
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Soleil Liquid Lip Blush
We love a lip color that changes color! (Actually, so does Carpenter.) This clear gloss transforms into the most beautiful pink shade to match your skin tone.
