Tuesday 7 October 2014

Highlighters Round-Up

Today I want to show you my little selection of highlighters, and tell you a bit about them. Highlighter is something I should definitely wear more: my makeup always looks better when the “cheek trio” bronzer-blush-highlight is applied, but I tend to forget it on a daily basis. (See my bronzers round-up here!) I prefer slightly more golden ones, to let them blend with my skin tone better and make them look more natural. Let’s start!

Highlighters Round-Up

The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer
Honey-hued highlighter, shadow and shimmer
This has quite a cult following, and I can totally see why. It’s got the most lovely golden glow without being too shimmery, and can be worn more subtly or like a really intense highlight. I can’t find a bad thing about it!

Laura Mercier Matte Radiance Baked Powder
Golden nude ultra-smooth baked formula
This one has got quite an interesting name, that comes from the bronze shades of the range that are meant to have a soft matte finish. Well, it’s gorgeous. The shimmer is even more fine, the glow even more natural. It’s perfect as even the lightest layer looks smooth and even. I love it!

Highlighter Swatches

MAC Lightscapade Mineralize Skinfinish
Soft candlelit beige with multidimensional shimmer
This one wins as the most gorgeous in the pan, and I have to say it behaves pretty well on the skin too. It’s really natural: it’s the only one I dare to apply on the bridge of my nose or on the cupid’s bow even during the day. It’s still not to pink, so works well on my skin tone.

MAC Soft & Gentle Mineralize Skinfinish
Gilded peach bronze
I’m being honest here: this is the perfect example of hyped up product for me. Don’t get me wrong, it’s still lovely, but I think there are much better ones out there. It’s pretty obvious, as it hasn’t got the fine shimmer of the previous ones, so I find it harder to wear than the others. Maybe it’s just me!

MAC Whisper Of Gilt Extra Dimension Skinfinish
Light, soft white gold with shimmery sheen
I’ve saved the best for last, since it’s LE. But, well, it’s my favourite (it’s in my top 10 here!). It gives the most gorgeous glow to the skin, and the swatch you see it’s a single light swipe. Don’t be fooled though: a fluffy eyeshadow brush slightly swiped over the surface picks up the tiniest amount of product that looks so, so amazing. No chunky shimmer, no metallic cheeks at 8 am (but you totally can if you want! Maybe at 8 pm though), just a gorgeous glow. What can I say… I hope they bring it back soon!

Tell me, how often do you wear highlighter? Do you have any recommendations for me?

Oggi voglio mostrarvi la mia piccola selezione di illuminanti, e parlarvene un po’. L’illuminante è un prodotto che dovrei indossare di più: il trucco rende sempre meglio quando il “trio” bronzer-blush-illuminante viene applicato, ma tendo a dimenticarmene nell’applicazione quotidiana. (Potete vedere la mia selezione di bronzer qui!) Preferisco illuminanti che siano leggermente dorati, per dar sì che si sposino meglio con la mia tonalità di pelle e appaiano più naturali. Iniziamo!

The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer
Illuminante ed ombretto dalla tonalità miele
Questo illuminante è piuttosto famoso e amato, e capisco perfettamente perché. Dona una meravigliosa luminosità dorata senza essere troppo brillantinato, e può essere indossato in maniera più leggera o molto intensa. Non riesco a trovare un difetto!

Laura Mercier Matte Radiance Baked Powder
Formula cotta ultra levigante nude-dorata
Il nome è piuttosto interessante, e deriva dai bronzer della linea che presentano un finish soft matte. Beh, è meraviglioso. Lo shimmer è ancora più raffinato, la luminosità ancora più naturale. È perfetto anche in uno strato sottilissimo perché appare sempre uniforme. Mi piace un sacco!

MAC Lightscapade Mineralize Skinfinish
Beige “a luce di candela” con shimmer multidimensionali
Questo è il più bello nella confezione, e devo dire che si comporta piuttosto bene anche sulla pelle. È molto naturale: è l’unico che mi oso applicare anche sul naso o sull’arco di cupido anche durante il giorno. Va benissimo con la mia tonalità di pelle perché contiene una quantità abbastanza piccola di rosa.

MAC Soft & Gentle Mineralize Skinfinish
Pesca bronzo dorato
Sarò onesta: questo per me è l’esempio perfetto di prodotto sopravvalutato. Non fraintendetemi, è comunque bello, ma penso ce ne siano molto migliori. È piuttosto evidente, non avendo lo shimmer sottile dei precedenti, quindi lo trovo più difficile da indossare. Forse sono solo io!

MAC Whisper Of Gilt Extra Dimension Skinfinish
Oro chiaro e morbido con luminosità shimmer
Ho tenuto il migliore per la fine, visto che è edizione limitata. Che vi devo dire però, è il mio preferito (lo trovate tra i miei dieci prodotti preferiti qui!). Dona alla pelle la più meravigliosa luminosità, e lo swatch che vedete è una passata leggerissima. Non spaventatevi però: un pennello per ombretti da sfumatura passato leggermente sulla superficie del prodotto preleva la più piccola quantità di prodotto che è semplicemente perfetta. Nessuno shimmer eccessivo, niente guance super riflettenti alle 8 del mattino (a meno che non vogliate, anche se forse è meglio alle 8 di sera!), solo una luminosità stupenda. Cosa posso dire… Spero che lo ripromuovano presto!

Ditemi, quanto spesso indossate l’illuminante? Avete qualche suggerimento?


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43 comments:

  1. I'm rubbish with highlighters (oh the shame) so this is really helpful for me lovely! 😘👌
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  2. I like the look of the Laura Mercier one. I'might have to pick it up !

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  3. I love all these except Whisper of Gilt as it's a bit golden for me-the Laura Mercier one looks interesting. Kevyn Aucoin Candelight is THE highlighter for me!

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  4. Hey Guydy, you have a lovely collection there! I don't own any of these. For the moment, I am obsessed with Chanel Dentelle Precieuse!

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  5. Such a gorgeous highlighter collection you got there Gyudy! It looks like I need to check out The Balm cosmetics for the highlighter. I'm still loving my Benefit Watt's up highlighter, but lately I've been using the Charlotte Tilbury Bronze&Glow highlight shade ALOT. I've heard people say it's too much for during the day, but I totally disagree!

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  6. I do love a good highlighter, and Maryloumaniser is one of my all time faves.

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  7. i definitely need to check them out as they are gorgeous highlighters you've got.


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  8. I love highlighter! These are all so pretty! I have had mary loumanizer for so long now and it recently broke while travelling.. :'( but i still use it haha I really want to try one of the mac mineralize skin finishes! <3

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  9. I own Mary-Lou and MAC Lightscapade - love them both! My favorite of the swatches (how they look on your hand) is the Laura Mercier Matte Radiance Baked Powder - something about it looks so natural as you say, maybe because it is more matte? I plan to be in a Sephora in the coming weeks (trip planned) so I'll definitely swatch it for myself. I use the Mary-Lou most often but my favorite of my collection is the Dior Amber Diamond - which they no longer make unfortunately. :(

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  10. That is such a beautiful sight! I could stare at highlighters all day they are so beautiful! I really want to get my hands on theBalm Mary Lou Manizer, it looks so pretty x

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  11. It's just breaks my heart that I missed out on Whisper of Gilt..

    and beauty or something.

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  12. These are all gorgeous, although I think MAC lightscape is my favourite! I love highlighters, I can't believe I've only started wearing them in the past year!

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  13. Lovely set of highlighters u have Gyudy
    I dont even have one :((((((
    what would be your suggestion if i have to start? :)

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  14. This reminds me I need to show my pan of Mary Lou Manizer some love! Its been sitting unused for ages ever since the Chanel came by! :-)

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  15. You've got a great collection. I'm obsessed with Mary Lou Manizer. Such a gorgeous highlighter. And quite affordable too. :) x

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  16. Glad it's been helpful for you! Which one's your favourite? :) xx

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  17. It's gorgeous! Maybe quality wise it's the best ;) xx

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  18. It's on my wishlist, and I plan to pick it up in a online order soon! Can't wait! I know, it's really golden, but that's why I love it ;) xx

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  19. I know you are, and it's gorgeous! These are all lovely, the only one I would skip now is Soft & Gentle... Even if it seems I'm the only one! xx

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  20. I really want to try that Bronze&Glow, it sounds so awesome! Highlighter is something that has to be worn the right way not to go overboard... I see so many people piling on product like there's no tomorrow, it's obvious that that way it's going to be too much! ;) xx

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  21. Thank you! Let me know which one ends up to be your favourite ;) xx

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  22. You need such a small amount that I bet is going to be still usable a bit broke! Such a shame though :( They are great, the Extra Dimension ones are my favourites! ;) xx

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  23. I know, they stopped making it just when I thought it would be nice to buy it! Others made up for it though ;) The LM one is really great, definitely have a look at it, it's really worth it! ;) xx

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  24. It really is, I was so happy when I found it and immediately fell in love! I know, highlighters are really a beautiful thing! :) xx

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  25. I really need too, I'm getting better but it gets pushed aside a little bit too much still! ;) xx

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  26. I would be too, no joke! :P Hope they repromote it soon! :) xx

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  27. I know, but I can't love it like I should! Compared to the others is just that tiny bit too glittery xx

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  28. Lightscapade is great and really wearable! They really make a look, don't they? :) xx

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  29. Since Lightscapade should be permanent I bet it's a good starting point... If not the Laura Mercier one without a doubt! ;) xx

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  30. It's so easy to get distracted by shiny new things... Especially Chanel! ;) It really gorgeous though, I have to wear it more too ;) xx

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  31. Yes, you're right! It's so beautiful :) Thank you lovely, glad you like them! ;) xx

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  32. I agree with what you said about the Mary Lou Manizer. Highlighter is something I tend to neglect stocking up in my makeup collection, but I'm starting to see that it does make a difference. :)

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  33. I'm a big lover of highlighters, especially in the cooler months of the year. You've given me a few I need to try so thank you for the recommendations!

    xx, Ada
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  34. I didn't realize I had quite a collection :) You definitely need one, do you have your eyes on one in particular? :) xx

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  35. I know, it gets pushed to the side but when you use it it's like "wow!" :) xx

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  36. Glad you liked them, hope you're going to love them like I do! ;) xx

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  37. The Laura Mercier one sounds absolutely gorgeous! I think I'm going to have to try that one out if I get a chance! Great post gorgeous :)

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  38. Great recommendations. I'd love to try the Lightscapade.

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  39. Thank you lovely! It's really a gorgeous highlighter, so worth it ;) xx

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  40. It's amazing! So subtle and versatile :) xx

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