PUR Minerals has been on my radar for quite a while. Whenever I go to Ulta, I always check out the new makeup from PUR. In fact, I just bought the new PUR Eye Polish last week, so stay tuned for my review.
Recently, PUR generously sent me PUR Cameo Contour, a very cool double-ended contour stick with a blending sponge applicator, in all 5 shades in the product line. Wow! And such a lovely presentation!
Because Light is the combo for me and I can’t wear the other 4 shade sticks, I’m going to host a giveaway to 4 lucky winners. So stay tuned and check out the giveaway further into the post.
PUR Cameo Contour
I’m a fan of contour sticks. For me, they’re so much faster and easier to apply than powder, liquids or creams. And I love a double-ended stick because everything I need it right there.
What’s new about these highlighter/contour sticks from PUR is that they come with an angled blending sponge that you can use with this product or for anything you’d like to try. I usually use my fingers or brush to blend my highlighter/contour, but I did try the angled sponge. It’s cool, but there’s a bit of a learning curve with it, at least for me there was.
PUR has an extensive shade range for the Cameo Contour line:
- light
- medium
- tan
- dark
- deep.
As I mentioned above, I chose Light. Here’s what it looks like including the swatches of the highlighter and contour.
If you’re super fair, the highlighter for “light” may be a tad too dark for you. But the shade range really does seem to accommodate those who skin ranges from light to deep. IMHO, the shades “dark” and “deep” are a bit similar.
Importantly, I found that the shades are more warm-toned shades than cool, and the contour for the “light” stick pulls a bit orange. I’d describe the shades as “golden”. I’m a cool-toned gal with pink undertones, so “light” wasn’t perfect for me but with my red hair it worked!
I love that PUR includes a pamphlet with a “how-to” diagram for highlighting and contouring for those of us who still need a little direction.
It was so useful in letting me know there are other places to contour and highlight in addition to my cheekbones and along my nose. I need to try the highlight and contour under the bottom lip next time.
Here’s a hideous photo of me with the contour and highlighting on my face before blending! Don’t judge.
And here’s the after. I think it’s a subtle look.
I found PUR Cameo Contour relatively easy to use. It’s a thick cream that blends quite easily. A little goes a long way. My only suggestion to PUR might be to make the stick a little narrower if they ever update the line.
I didn’t swatch the 4 sticks that I’m giving away because I want them to be pristine for the winners. Instead I took photos of the colors. I hope that will help you see the shade range.
PUR Cameo Contour contains 0.3 oz./8.6 g and is made in the US although the sponge is made in China. $39.50. It is sold at Ulta Beauty and on the PUR Minerals website. PUR Minerals products are cruelty-free.
PUR Cameo Contour Giveaway
For this giveaway, there will be 4 winners! Woo hoo! I am giving away the PUR Cameo Contour sticks in shades Medium, Tan, Dark, and Deep. I already used Light on my face, so that one isn’t part of the giveaway! Sorry fair and light-skinned girls, but you could always enter to win it for a friend 😉
This giveaway is limited to U.S. residents, age 18+, where permitted by law, open to all US NSDB readers – unless you won the Makeup Bag/makeup giveaway or the Shiseido giveaway, then please sit this one out! This giveaway is a quick one. It will end next Sunday night at 11:59pm EST, December 20, 2015. I can’t promise you’ll get your prize by Christmas so I wouldn’t bet on this as a Christmas gift.
Hopefully by now, you know the drill. You MUST LEAVE A COMMENT on this blogpost about why you want to win the PUR Cameo Contour, and if you had a choice which shade do you want. I CANNOT PROMISE THAT YOU WILL GET THE SHADE YOU REQUEST IF YOU WIN.
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To recap, this giveaway is open to US residents age 18 or older. Void in states where prohibited. The winner will be selected by a random drawing via the Rafflecopter widget when the giveaway ends on Sunday night, December 20, 2015 at 11:59pm EST, and the winners will be notified by me via email. You have 24 hours to get back to me, if not a new winner(s) will be selected. The winner will provide me with her/his mailing address, and I will mail your prize to you as soon as possible. I am not responsible for loss or damage in shipping. In other words, if it’s lost or damaged in shipping, I will be sad, but there is no replacement.
Thank you for entering and GOOD LUCK!!
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Thank you for posting pictures of the product shades. I have not tried contouring yet and Pur sticks look like an easy way to start. I would have chosen tan but after viewing the photos I would go with medium.
Thank you, Mary, for being the first to post! I think sticks are definitely the easiest way to contour & highlight. Medium is quite close to Light. Good luck 🙂
Medium would be my first choice but I could work with Light too.
“Light” is the shade I used on my face, Heather, so it’s not part of the giveaway. I can’t guarantee who will get what, if you win, but I’ll note it. It would make a nice gift to a darker skinned friend 😉 Thank you for entering and good luck!
The reason I’d love to try this is because I have a round face and I always look forward to making it look slimmer with HAC. I personally think Medium would suit me the best because I’m fair, but like for my contour to be on point!?
Maria, thank you for entering. This giveaway is a weird one because altho I have 4 sticks to give away, I used the Light myself and I have only one Medium and so far, that’s the one that everyone wants! The other shades would make nice gifts or treats for darker skinned friends!
Yes, I suppose you’re right, if I do or don’t win I’d try to make the other colors work for me somehow!
Thank you, Maria 🙂
I can’t wait to try this, still waiting to be photographed ‘tho 🙂
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I’m looking forward to seeing the look you’ll create with it!
A contouring stick sounds nice. Getting the hang of contouring is among my resolutions for 2016.
I’m still trying to get the hang of it and also figure out the best implements to blend it with! Hope you stick to your resolution!
Thank you for your wonderful review! I unpacked mine, but I still need to photograph them!
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It was a fun contouring stick to play with! I need more practice 😉 Have fun with yours
I love that it is a 2n1 product and the results look amazing. I would get the Dark.
That’s great, LaTanya! I’m glad to hear that Dark would suit you. It’s a cool contouring stick! thank you for entering and good luck 🙂
I truly believe in contouring, even if very lightly. It really does change your look! Love that this is in stick form to make it easy.
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Yes, I agree that lightly is the key. And sticks rock
I’d need the Light shade!
Julie, as I wrote in the post, “Light” is the one I used on my face so it’s not available. If you are chosen as a winner, you could always gift the shade you get to a friend!
Oh, duh! I am just not with it today!
No worries, Julie!
I tried these for the first time this weekend, and I agree – they need to be a little thinner. I like the blender, but I also need to use my hands and a brush to really even it out.
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Thank you, Jen, for actually reading my review! And I’m glad we’re on the same page
I find that Highlighting and Contouring have become very popular this year and I personally would love to gift this prize to my mom in the shade tan since she’s not that dark, but is noticeably a couple shades than me. She loves to get glam med up and what better gift than to look like you’ve lost 10 pounds!
That’s such a great idea, Jamie! Thank you for entering and good luck!
You look fantastic. I like it when companies include how to pics with their products. It takes the guess work out.
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Thank you, Aleya! Yes, the “road map” is so helpful. It pointed out a few areas that I never did before.
Such a great concept and perfect for those that travel a lot. I think Light would be the best match for me too.
Very handy little stick! Funny how many brands have a lot of options on the light end of the spectrum, this one has a lot of options on the darker end
Pur has been coming out with the most unique products! I still want to try their eye polishes and this contour stick looks like a whole lotta fun !!
Monica.
I got one of the eye polishes but I haven’t tried it out yet. Soon! These sticks are so handy!
Thanks for the great giveaway!
I was sent these too, and loved the box it came in! I haven’t yet tested them out, but I think I can make some of the darker shades work as well. It was definitely a surprise to see the entire collection!
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Wow, I would love to see how you use some of the darker ones, Julie! I imagine you could use the darker highlighters as contour! Curious to see what you do 😀
I am going to write these up, very soon.
No judgments, girl. 😉
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Looking forward to hearing about your experiences with them
I was super excited to have received these too. I agree that PUR should consider making the sticks a little more narrow. Also, that was not a hideous photo of you (in the before), I thought it was cute and definitely no judgements here. I always love your posts so whatever you say goes!! xo
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Love your Pur review on these sticks esp your before/after picks!! Can’t wait to win Medium or Tan for my skin type! I knew I wanted to experiment more with highlighting in 2016, so here I go!
Ursula
Thank you, Ursula, and thank you for entering. Good luck 🙂
I do like the concept but sounds like the formula still needs a little tweaks 🙂 Great review!
Not only the formula but the size too. Nevertheless, they are still nice contouring sticks.
I love the idea of these (even though I rarely contour…) They seem super handy though.
Definitely handy, and I think much quicker and easier to use.
I saw these the other day and I was wondering how well they worked. I love anything that pulls double duty.
I think they’re very nice, Tiki. I just wish they were about 3/8 thinner and that there was a cool-tone option, but I like the double-ended, 2 for 1 aspect.
These seem like they’d make contouring much easier! I want the shade medium.
I think they do, Colleen! I can’t guarantee the shade preference, but I’ll note it 🙂
I haven’t tried anything from PUR before, but I always hear such great things about the brand.
The contour stick and the new Eye Polish are my first Pur products. So far so good 🙂
This seems like a wonderful and easy thing to try! I would probably be the medium shade
Pur Cameo Contour is convenient and easy to use. Thanks for entering, Sara!
These contour sticks are super subtle and nice! I don’t contour very regularly, but when I do I usually use a Too Faced bronzer, haha. 🙂
Bronzer works!
These are definitely cool. I need to try.
Love sticks especially double-ended ones because they’re so easy!
How neat!! I love that they are double ended. Two in one 🙂
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I love double-ended sticks. Such a time saver!
Ive never been good at cream contour, but have really been wanting to try it more and get better at it! Ive heard great things about these and how easy they are! So I would LOVE to win! Maybe the medium or Tan shade would be what I need. ♥
I think stick highlighters and contours are much easier to apply though they can be a bit more difficult to blend. I think that’s why Pur Minerals came up with their own blender. The stick is a bit wide so I use it on the edge of the top to get a narrower line. Thanks, Maria, for entering. I’m glad that Tan was one of your options. Good luck! And if you have any friends who have darker skin tone, please encourage them to enter. No one has asked for the Dark or Deep shades yet!
I’ve wanted to contour properly but have trouble doing so…this makes it easy! I’d need the light shade!
Andrea, as I mentioned in the post, I used the Light shade on my face to demonstrate it so it isn’t available. There is only Medium, Tan, Dark, and Deep. Sorry
It’s very subtle and I love the convenience!
I definitely go for a subtle look when highlighting, but I need more practice.
Wow, that looks terrific! I definitely am going to enter your giveaway for a chance to win – thank you! <3
Oh good, Shipra! Thank you!
I love the effect that this has had on your makeup look. Great that it comes in a stick, so travel friendly and easy to use! xxx
Thank you, Laura. I was afraid in the photo the contouring and highlighting was barely visible. Next time, maybe I’ll do a bit more. 😉
I just got this set and can’t wait to get started on it! You look fabulous!
Thank you, Lisa! I know you’ll have fun with the sticks!
I would really like to try something new with my makeup and this looks like a really great product.
The Pur Cameo Contour really is fun to use, plus experimenting with the blending sponge. Thank you for entering, Annamarie, and good luck 🙂
I have been reading so much about these lately!!! I went to Ulta today but they were out of all but the deepest shade. So I guess I’m not the only one who really wants to try these!!
Wow, that’s great news for PUR Minerals, Shelley! Glad to hear they’re doing so well. Thanks for entering the giveaway and good luck!
I’ve been watching tutorials for contouring. I’d love to win a contour stick in medium!
Tutorials and “maps” really help, I think, as well as good blending skills (better than mine, lol). Thanks for entering and good luck!
Hey Allison, thanks for the lovely swatches. It makes me want to try these products… the giveaway is very generous … if I win could I please get the medium.or tan ?
Happy Holidays !!
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Yay, so happy you got through, Poppy! Thanks for persevering and for entering the giveaway. And good luck 🙂
I STILL haven’t tried mine! I’m too tired in the morning for contouring and was sick last weekend and didn’t wear make up!
I’m sure you’ll get to it one of these days. It’s a fun product!
I think I would just like to try it out.
Great! Thanks, Danielle, for entering. Good luck!
I love that they included a sponge! Such a great idea
I’m not completely sold on the sponge, truth be told, but it is a cool idea. I did try it with the sponge and I seemed to end up removing some of my foundation in the process so I mostly use brushes. But I’ll try it again
I would love to win because I have always wanted to learn how to contour! I would love to win the light contour!! Thanks for the chance!!
Gabrielle, as I mentioned in the post, Light is not available. It’s the one I used on my face. 😉 Thanks for entering
These look and sound awesome. I would love to win because I have heard great things about the brand. I would choose the color medium!
I always wanted to try cream contouring, but just haven’t gotten around to it. If I could pick, I would probably go with the Medium shade. Thank you for your generosity!
These are fun sticks to play with Katie, and the blending sponge is kinda cool. Thanks for entering my giveaway. Good luck!
I like PUR cosmetics, although I haven’t tried the conturing kit I can say that the powder is awesome
I haven’t tried the PUR Minerals powder yet. I like the contours sticks, and the new Eye Polish is fabulous!
I would love to try this product as I have not used this brand before. I would go for the LIGHT.
PUR Minerals is a wonderful brand. As I wrote in my post, Light isn’t available because I have used it on my face! Thanks for entering
You did a great job contouring! And that is not a hideous photo its beautiful! I would like light please.
Thank you, Colleen! I meant the silly photo of me with the contour/highlight map on my face, lol. Unfortuantely as I mentioned in the post, it was the “Light” stick that I used on my face so it can’t be given away. Only Medium, Tan, Dark, and Deep are available. 😉
I would love to try this and get to try the blending sponges!
The sponges are pretty cool, Megan. I haven’t tried them yet to apply my foundation but that’s next! Thanks for entering and good luck!
I would love to try the medium. Looks like an amazing product.
The Pur Cameo Contour stick is sooooo handy! Thanks, Natasha, for entering and good luck!
I would love to try it, looks so easy to use. Its perfect. Would like it in the color light
Adriana, as I wrote in the post, “light” isn’t available because it’s the one I used on my face. 😉
Oh ok, idk how i missed that. I would choose medium. I really want to try it.
Adriana, I’m sorry that your name wasn’t picked for this giveaway, but I hope you’ll enter the next ones coming up. Happy Holidays and stay tuned 🙂
Perfect for everyday wear and for dance performances! Always looking for something I don’t sweat too much in!
The Pur Cameo Contour double-ended stick is a handy little item. Thanks for entering, Margaret, and good luck!
I would love I love the ease of having 2 ended concealer stick. I would love to try Pur cameo contour stick. Love their products. I would pick either the medium or tan. Happy Holidays! Thanks for the chance.
I’ve just been discovering Pur and I love what I’ve tried so far too. The double-ended stick is soooo convenient. Thanks for entering!
I would like to win PUR Cameo Contour because I just recently learned about contouring. I really want to try it and see how well it works for me! I would go with Medium. 🙂
It’s fun to try it with the blending sponge too. Thanks Kayla for entering!
I believe I would be Deep
I would love to win so I can step up my make up game to include highlighting and contouring with something that is easier to use
Fabulous shades, Stephanie! thank you for entering and good luck 🙂
Just checking back to see if the winners got posted?
Yes, Maria, the 4 winners were posted on December 21 at the end of my December ipsy bag review and “giveaway winners” was mentioned in the post title. I’m sorry that you weren’t one of the winners. Thank you so much for entering.