Maybelline VS Sleek contour kits - drugstore contour kits

I've been into contouring ever since the whole Kim K contour thing blew up, and that's when I realised what a huge difference contouring does to the shape of your face.

The first contour product I ever used was the Sleek Contour Kit in Medium from Boots, cheap and cheerful at £6.49. Then came out the Maybelline Master Sculpt (also from Boots) in Medium/Dark for £6.99, which immediately appealed to me with its cool undertone. Most of you beauty enthusiasts may already know that contour products with a cool undertone looks more natural. The Sleek kit was good, but  it was a lot warmer. 

The Sleek contour kit is available in 3 shades - light, medium and dark. I have medium. However even light is quite dark, so it may not be suitable for very pale skin. I think the the contour shade could also double up as a bronzer, but it may look a bit too dark and muddy if you're not careful.

The Maybelline Master Sculpt is available in 2 shades, light/medium and medium/dark.

                                   LEFT: Maybelline Master Sculpt Medium/Dark    RIGHT: Sleek Contour Kit Medium                                                 

Although I do prefer to use the contour shade in the Maybelline kit, I like the highlighter in the Sleek kit more than the Maybelline highlighter. The Sleek highlighter has a more champagney shade that suits my skin tone better. 

Both of the contour kits are powder products, and last on my skin for pretty much the entire day (6 hours).

Swatches of the darker contour shades

LEFT: Maybelline Master Sculpt (Medium/Dark)                      RIGHT: Sleek Contour Kit (Medium)