Bought this with my own money and I’d say it was a decent risk considering it was $58 before tax. This palette might be made in China but the pigments, color story, and the QUALITY is incredible. I’d buy this again and again.
I was deeply skeptical about the colors as some of them appear to be very warm, but oh my gosh, these colors are the most flattering shades on me and I can see this working for a lot of people.
Smooth creamy powder formula super easy to use, very blendable but not to a point where it disappears. As Scott Barnes said in one of his videos, forget which one, if something is too intense just use less of that product.
I’m most impressed with the reddish shade called #shade as well as the shade sliced. Both of those, in my opinion, are very unexpected and unusual aka I’ve never seen them in any contour or bronzer palette before.
I have used the shades on their own as well as mix. Happy to report both ways of using the palette work fantastic, but I enjoy mixing - little dab here and there and a few easy strokes on my face and I am snatched.
So this product is made in China, but so is the iPhone and many other beloved products. This palette is incredibly high quality and I am thankful I took a chance and bought it.
Essence makes a bronzer quad $6-12 depending on sale or not, that is of similar quality to Scott Barnes but Essence is a much warmer bronzer story- I contour with the essence palette in a pinch but it’s really a true bronzer palette. Whereas this Scott Barnes palette is a true contour palette and you can get away with using Scott Barnes as a little bronzing palette in a pinch.
Hoping Scott Barnes never discontinues this glorious palette and I hope camera ready cosmetics continues carrying this palette.
Making this very thorough review for anyone who is seeking a contour palette. For reference I am 38 years old and I have combination skin, light medium skin. No acne struggles, but I have eczma and sensitive skin. This product does not affect my skin in a negative manner. This product, at least for me, has little to no fragrance. Generous sized palette.