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I'm looking for a new highlighter. I was wondering which one you guys love the most! It can be drugstore or high end
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Is that one a liquid or a powder?Originally Posted by Beautiijunkii /img/forum/go_quote.gif
The one I like the most is by ELF, called Gotta Glow. It's a dupe for Nars Albatross. It's a really light gold and I like it for my brow bone, cheek, and cupid's bow highlight.
I have a yellow undertone, so thanks thats helpful! I did hear that I should get moon beam instead for my skin tone. Nice, I'm going to get the ELF too, because I need a powder and a liquid.Originally Posted by divadoll /img/forum/go_quote.gif
If your skin has pink undertone go with high beam but if you have yellow undertone, get moon beam.
The ELF gotta glow is a pressed powder...it's in the blush section.
When I use high beam, I sometimes like to blend it with benetint. It sounds weird, but if you dont put too much on, It actually looks pretty good, like a nice pinky glow thats lighly shimmery. When you over apply highbeam, you look a bit frosty. But personally, Im not a big highlighter person. I would say if you want to try highbeam, check out legally bronze by benefit, an exclusive set to sephora. and it includes a full sized high beam and gilded a discontinued tequlla gold colored highlighter(my fav) plus a full sized mascara and a full sized hoola for $38. Or if you want to try dandelion and highbeam, try benefits feeling dandy kit which has both plus posie tint and the dandelion lip for $28. I would recommend legally bronze, but its up to you.Originally Posted by denise89 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Thanks for your suggestions girls!/emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I might try high beam because I keep on hearing its everyone's favorite!
Wow, you have a lot! Really descriptive take on these highlighters, much thanks!! I like varietyOriginally Posted by LAtPoly /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Oh gosh, I have so many highlighters now...
Right now, and yes it changes based on the lunar cycle or something, I like powders and love my NARS Albatross. It adds a nice glow without being overwhelming and looks nice on tan skin.
My takes on the others I have:
- Benefit Moonbeam: Too much for day use. Can be hard to apply. If applied right, looks amazing though.
- NARS Illuminator (Copacabana): Easier to apply than Moonbeam. Almost as pretty IMO. Can get away for day use if careful.
- NAR Illuminator (Laguna): Not really a highlighter but adds a nice glow to cheeks if used sparingly. Looks oily by mid-afternoon though so have blotting papers in hand.
- theBalm Mary Lou - Pretty shiny. Apply very lightly and it's pretty cool. Lots and lots of product. For me it's more for winter.
- NARS Albatross - So pretty. Easy to apply lightly. Great for summer.
- NARS Hungry Heart - A little glittery. Better in winter IMO.
- Urban Decay Wicked - It's still on their website for $6.00. Reminds me of Moonbeam but more day friendly. Easy to apply but wears off quickly too.
- Urban Decay Moonshine - Woah! This one has some neat affects if in the right lighting. Definitely a night time shade and probably better on lighter skin tones. Easy to blend and apply but wears off after a few hours. But PRETTY.
- Urban Decay Brown Sugar - I like this one the best. Blends in, adds some sparkle. Again low wear time but it's awesome for casual daytime use.
I *think* (hope!) that is all the highlighters I have! I do tend to like the powders or creams more, the liquid ones that you apply with a brush (like Benefit's) seem harder to apply and blend - but they are more potent so...
I agree high beam seems like it would look weird on my skin tone, probably one with a gold tone. I had gilded before and I loved it! Too bad they discontinued itOriginally Posted by Missglammygirl /img/forum/go_quote.gif
When I use high beam, I sometimes like to blend it with benetint. It sounds weird, but if you dont put too much on, It actually looks pretty good, like a nice pinky glow thats lighly shimmery. When you over apply highbeam, you look a bit frosty. But personally, Im not a big highlighter person. I would say if you want to try highbeam, check out legally bronze by benefit, an exclusive set to sephora. and it includes a full sized high beam and gilded a discontinued tequlla gold colored highlighter(my fav) plus a full sized mascara and a full sized hoola for $38. Or if you want to try dandelion and highbeam, try benefits feeling dandy kit which has both plus posie tint and the dandelion lip for $28. I would recommend legally bronze, but its up to you.
http://www.sephora.com/product/productDetail.jsp?skuId=1221449&productId=P255605&keyword=BENEFIT%20COSMETICS%20Legally%20Bronze%20%20-%20P255605&_requestid=132724 Legally bronze
http://www.sephora.com/product/productDetail.jsp?skuId=1435619&productId=P375247&keyword=BENEFIT%20COSMETICS%20Feelin%27%20Dandy%20Lip%20%26%20Cheek%20Kit%20-%20P375247&_requestid=132796 Feeling dandy, but it hasnt come out yet. Sometime early next month.
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SECOND! The glitter/shimmer is a little bit bigger than Albatross but otherwise I didn't notice too much difference in color. I still love my NARS wayyyy more, but for regular night time, I usually grab ELF. ELF also makes a concealer/highlighter thing that has a pretty nice matte liquid HL if you're into that haha.Originally Posted by Beautiijunkii /img/forum/go_quote.gif
The one I like the most is by ELF, called Gotta Glow. It's a dupe for Nars Albatross. It's a really light gold and I like it for my brow bone, cheek, and cupid's bow highlight.
I really wanted the balm marylou as my first choice but I cant find it in any stores, only online! Do you happen to know where they sell them?Originally Posted by Hellocat4 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
The one I use daily, is The Balm marylou. I use it on each side of my nose, which is a trick I picked up from watching Mally. It gives a nice contour. I use Nars copacabana illuminator on my cheekbones, every now and again, which also is beautiful.
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