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If you haven’t noticed yet, you should definitely know that Fenty Beauty is taking over the beauty industry. The line, created by sultry singer and ultimate beauty queen Rihanna, is known for it’s extensive line of foundations, concealers, and lip sticks that can match just about any and every skin tone shade. It’s skin tone-friendly line and matte finishes has made this line the most successful beauty company started by any celeb (sorry, Kylie Jenner), and was even named one of TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2017.
One of their most sought-after products is their Match Stix. These contouring sticks come in a wide variety of dark and light mattes to highlighting shimmers to give your face the ultimate concealing, contouring, and highlighting finish. Just like the Pro Filt’r foundations, the Match Stix come in a huge array of colors that will give your look an unfiltered, natural finish. Seriously, no one will ever notice that you’re actually wearing makeup when you use these amazing contouring sticks. But, one of the major problems is that these contouring sticks are $25 each, and they sellout in a blink of an eye. If you missed out on your perfect concealing, contouring, and/or highlighting stick, or if you’d just rather go for a cheaper alternative, then try out these dupes! They’re budget-friendly, and have the same effortless and matte finish as Fenty Beauty’s fan-favorite product. So, save some big bucks and get your beauty style on point with these amazing contour products!
Wet N’ Wild always has a way of topping our drugstore beauty supply list, and this contour stick is a total necessity for every drugstore beauty addict. With just one swipe, this Wet N’ Wild Mega Glo Makeup Stick Bronzer will take your cheekbones to new levels of definition. It’s extremely easy to blend, just like the original Fenty Beauty Matte Match Stix, and it comes in a concealer version as well. If you thought this couldn’t get any better, there is also a blush stick for adding a pop of shimmer to your cheeks. And at just under four bucks each, we’re definitely going to stock up on these contouring sticks. You can get a chiseled and perfected look under nay budget with this low-cost contouring trio!
If you’re looking for top-quality products under $10, you’re best bet is going to be NYX Cosmetics. They always find a way to make beauty items that work perfectly, without the hefty price tags of Fenty Beauty and other makeup brands. And their Bright Idea Illuminating Sticks will definitely not disappoint. They come in a huge array of shades that are perfect for highlighting, contouring, and concealing. The shade Lavender Lust is the perfect dupe to the cult-favorite Fenty Beauty Shimmer match Stix in Confetti.
L.A. Girl has found a way to make our jaws drop yet again with this Velvet Contour Bronzing Stick. This contour stick, which also comes in a highlighting version, makes contouring way too easy. It’s compact size allows you to easily swipe some definition onto your cheekbones, and it’s easy-blending formula won’t leave a muddy messy on your face. And for only $2.99 each, you can expect to see us rockin’ this bargain beauty buy very soon. So, don’t empty your bank account in the name of beauty, keep your wallet and your face on point with this amazing contour stick dupe instead!