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Post by sparklez on May 4, 2014 19:06:41 GMT
what are your fave highlighters? i'm still searching for my HR highlighter..admittedly loving the excuse to keep buying!!! i want something that looks natural in a way - despite my love of sparkles this isn't where i want them!
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Post by mrsbaine on May 4, 2014 19:12:14 GMT
what are your fave highlighters? i'm still searching for my HR highlighter..admittedly loving the excuse to keep buying!!! i want something that looks natural in a way - despite my love of sparkles this isn't where i want them!
I went through a phase with highlighters- I bought several. I like Giella's Eye Am Glam. It's really pretty. I've tried Benefits Watt's up. It's just ok. I use my HG Ambient lighting palette as a highlighter both Dim and radiant light work really well for me.
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Post by itsjaimiehere on May 4, 2014 19:38:04 GMT
I really enjoy The Balm Mary-Loumanizer, MAC Soft and Gentle, and if I'm going out (or just feel frisky) I wear the Laura Mercier highlighter
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Post by catbelly on May 4, 2014 21:05:32 GMT
I'm more cool toned and after a bunch of research (including reading Temptalia's blogs), I got the Chantecaille Rose Petals Powder. I'm in love with this stuff--gives me just a little bit of color and shimmer. It's pricy but will last me years most likely.
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Post by mdelrosario91 on May 4, 2014 21:11:17 GMT
A sephora SA gave me a generous sample of the Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in Pearl and Opal. I prefer Opal for my medium skin with yellow undertones. The Pearl looks way too visible and ends up becoming too diffused if I blend it in too much. I apply Opal to my cheekbones and temples after my foundation. If I'm feeling a dewy finish that day, I'll mix some of it in my foundation. I love it so much because it blends like heaven and it doesn't look like I have highlighter on! I've gotten compliments from people saying my skin looks nice and glowy, asking about my skincare routine, which says something!
I still have a little bit left of the Opal and putting off purchasing it because it's expensive and I honestly don't see myself using it all up. I mean it's been almost 4 months and I'm still using the sample!
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Post by sydbristow on May 4, 2014 22:11:20 GMT
I have a highlighter obsession. I have: Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette: My skin is fair, so I can use the first one as a finishing powder, the second one as a highlighter, and the third one as a bronzer. I LOVE having everything right there and just going right down the line. Cosmetics companies, take note!! NARS Illuminators in Copacabana and Orgasm: Copacabana is gorgeous and I love it, the highlighter effect is strong and maybe good for evening wear, definitely needs a finishing powder. Orgasm has a peach color to it, I can use this one a bit easier on work days than Copacabana. MAC Beauty Powder in Shell Pearl: This is pink/gold and OMG I love it. It is very natural looking. Although it was received in a trade, I did look it up. It was a repromote in early 2013 with the Year of the Snake collection. But it's huge and I have other highlighters, so it will last forever. Becca Skin Perfector in Opal: Got this as a deluxe sample, it is gorgeous. Has a pinkish hue to it and a natural glow. LORAC Highlighter Bronzer Duo: While this was my favorite for a long time, I did get a few comments at times that I had sparkles on my face. I have pretty much phased out of using it in favor of the more subtle highlighters. Too Faced Sun Bunny: While technically not a highlighter, it is a nice look sometimes to sweep in a soft W over my cheeks and nose to do a different look from my typically paler skin. It works really well when I'm a bit flushed and can't pull off a pale look. NARS The Multiple in Luxor | The Balm Mary LouManizer | Bare Minerals All Over Face Color Bare Radiance: I acquired all of these based on reviews when I started hoarding highlighters but have not tried them yet.
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Post by sydbristow on May 4, 2014 22:19:01 GMT
Aaaaaand if you can believe it I left out a few.
Bare Minerals Illuminating Mineral Veil | Stila All Over Shimmer in Gold: Acquired in trades, have not tried them yet.
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Post by sparklez on May 4, 2014 22:39:32 GMT
my highlighting obsession thanks you all! my wallet cries
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Post by sirenprincess on May 5, 2014 3:01:46 GMT
My favorite far and away is the Balm Mary Lou Manizer. I also like Nars Multiple in Copacabana and Hourglass the middle powder in the ambient lighting palette. I'm currently trying the Laura Mercier highlighter we got in the 500 point reward kit.
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Post by katief241981 on May 5, 2014 17:07:24 GMT
My favorite was the light color in the middle of the ambient lighting powder palette. BUT- i finished it And I refuse to buy a whole palette for that one color. Plus I have heard that they will be coming out with that one separately. I think it is Incandescent. Fingers Crossed In search of a new HG, i did a ton of research and ended up getting Kevyn Aucoin's Candlelight. I love it!!!!
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Post by eriles on May 5, 2014 17:14:42 GMT
I love Becca's shimmering skin perfector in Opal (I have the liquid one). It applies so well and is very subtle. I love the glow it gives. I also have the powder version in their limited edition holiday shade Rose Gold. If the regular powder highlighters apply just as well as this one, they are another great option too.
I also liked Benefit's Watt's Up back when I got it in the free birthday set at Sephora. I use it more to highlight under my brow bones and not much else though. I couldn't imagine getting the full size because the little mini size has lasted me forever!
Side note-QVC has a little deluxe sample set for $5 and free shipping. You get a tube of the skin perfector in Opal, bronzing skin perfector and foundation samples (the only shade left for foundation to choose is dark though).
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Post by mrsbaine on May 5, 2014 17:20:35 GMT
My favorite was the light color in the middle of the ambient lighting powder palette. BUT- i finished it And I refuse to buy a whole palette for that one color. Plus I have heard that they will be coming out with that one separately. I think it is Incandescent. Fingers Crossed In search of a new HG, i did a ton of research and ended up getting Kevyn Aucoin's Candlelight. I love it!!!! That's the once color in the palette I haven't tried yet. it looks super light and I wonder if it would be weird for me. I use the other two all the time and love them. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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Post by katief241981 on May 5, 2014 18:15:40 GMT
My favorite was the light color in the middle of the ambient lighting powder palette. BUT- i finished it And I refuse to buy a whole palette for that one color. Plus I have heard that they will be coming out with that one separately. I think it is Incandescent. Fingers Crossed In search of a new HG, i did a ton of research and ended up getting Kevyn Aucoin's Candlelight. I love it!!!! That's the once color in the palette I haven't tried yet. it looks super light and I wonder if it would be weird for me. I use the other two all the time and love them. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Well if it doesn't look right on you, and you finish your other two…send it this way hahahaha. I am lost without it
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Post by mberteig on May 5, 2014 20:19:04 GMT
I also love highlighters. My absolute HG and favorite is Too Faced Candlelight Duo. There are several others that I like as well. I also like the Balm Mary Lou Manizer, Becca Opal (powder), Sephora brand (comes in 2 colors), Benefit Watt's Up, Laura Mercier eyeshadow in ballet pink (works great!), I bought the UD Naked sparkly powder but haven't used it yet...
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Post by killahbabe on May 8, 2014 2:04:14 GMT
My favorite highlighter (and I've got a lot of them) is Estee Lauder's Heat Wave! Such a gorgeous golden color.
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Post by catbelly on May 8, 2014 4:13:01 GMT
My favorite was the light color in the middle of the ambient lighting powder palette. BUT- i finished it And I refuse to buy a whole palette for that one color. Plus I have heard that they will be coming out with that one separately. I think it is Incandescent. Fingers Crossed In search of a new HG, i did a ton of research and ended up getting Kevyn Aucoin's Candlelight. I love it!!!! Hey katief241981, how does the Kevyn Aucoin Candlelight compare to some of the other highlighters out there, like HG ones, Becca opal/moonstone, etc.?
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