Simple Thoughts: A Review on the Sephora Sculpting Disk

Hello, darlings. Today I bring you a review on the Sephora Sculpting Disk.

And you know how we do this, right?

BACKSTORY

This was one of the first non-drugstore-y things I've ever had. When my interest in makeup was awakened and I knew my mom had a business trip, this was one of the things I asked for because of how sccastaneda on youtube loved it so much (I was young and easily swayed back then xD). So over a year ago, it came in looking like this

Pretty, right? I mean LOOK at how much product's in there and how BIG that mirror is!

Aaand here it is now

Haha. Rubbed down a little, eh? :p Yes. For the past few weeks I've been busy with cleaning and working and I've either thrown out or sold some old makeup and/or polishes I wasn't feeling anymore and I thought that I should get back to posting more since I have a bunch of unreviewed stuff in my little collection :))

ANYWAY here are a few more looks and swatches :)

So there you have it. As you've seen in the first photo, it retails for $24. You get 5g each for the bronzer and the highlighting powder while you get 12g of the mattifying powder. The bronzer side is a beautiful brown with just the right amount of warmness and orange tones. The highlighter side is a frosty pink while the mattifying powder generally blends out into nothing (unless you pile it on, which you do not want!)

LOVE:

• The packaging feels secure and sturdy and is easy to clean (just wipe it down :) )
• HUGE mirror
• You get a TON of product
• The mattifying powder isn't chalky or anything and blends out fairly well. Plus it definitely does its job well. If it's ending up cake-y and stuff, you're putting on way too much! Take it easy :p
• The bronzer is SO well made. It's completely matte which makes it good for its purpose (if you're trying to enhance shadows, you DON'T want shimmer as it would reflect light!), it's not too orange or anything. It's a little lighter and warmer than the photos above and it could definitely be applied as sheer as you'd like or built up to as intense as you desire!). It's so smooth that the consistency is almost creamy or buttery.
• It has a diagram to guide you in placement of the products :)
• Multi-purpose
• You get what you pay for (probably even more!)

HATE:

• I feel that the highlighter's a little too shimmery that it almost looks frosty when swatched. It wouldn't be so wonderful for oily skin and for anyone who doesn't want to highlight fine lines and other imperfections.
• If you lug it around it's size is slightly absurd :p
• It has an odd powdery scent. It's not bad, but some people like their products either scentless or scented some random scent. Don't worry, you won't really smell like the product :p
• Not available in locally. (But you can pre-order it from House of Flair :) )

Tip/s:

• Don't be limited with just using this on your face, you can use it on your eyes, too! (I didn't experience any irritation or anything. Hope you have a good experience as well!)
• Use the right tools and apply the right amount, otherwise you'll end up hating it!
• ... Then again with bronzer and the highlight powder, you can use it with your fingers as long as you place it right and blend it well :)

Verdict and Score:

This is a solid product that lets you explore three avenues in one. It's definitely worth the price for the amount of product, the variety and the quality. It's good for anyone starting out in makeup and would last quite a while. Though I'm ashamed at how impulse buy-y I was back then and easily swayed, I'm glad that I went for this product because it turned out pretty good :) To me, it deserves a 4.

Do Love and Do Need, Do Like, Meh, or Do Not Want:

Do Like. Though I did praise the product, it's not a "must-have" to me. I think it'd be rare for me to go say Do Love and Do Need so yay. Glad that's out of the way.

Do you have this? If so, what do you think of it?

What are your fave bronzers/highlighters/mattifying powders?

Let me know!

'Til then,

Love muchness,

Ciao! :)