For the money you spend (a total of $3 at Kmart) the Elf Shimmering Facial Whip is great. I usually apply just before my blush, warming it up between two fingers then patting and blending it along the top of my cheek bone and a bit beneath my eye area. It does exactly what it says and looks like it does, with a shimmery sheer appearance with a slight pink. Will repurchase due highly to it's easy availability, great price and the fact that it does what I want it too. Definitely isn't a high end product so if your looking for something of higher quality with better blendability, then this one's probably not for you.
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e.l.f Shimmering Facial Whip
Our Shimmering Facial Whip is a multipurpose, on-the-go whipped highlighter packed with Vitamin E to instantly brighten and soothe skin with no greasy after-feel. Ideal for using on your cheeks, lips, eyelids or anywhere you would like a radiant pop of shimmering color.
Website www.elfcosmetics.com.au
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Tips: Don't apply to areas, such as the t-zone, that get oily as it will amplify it.
This was my first highlighter that I brought. It is quite cheap and comes in a small clear tube with a nozzle so you can squeeze the right amount of product out.
This product is quite thick and you only need a tiny drop to highlight your cheekbones. At first I found it awkward to apply so I would definitely recommend having a play around with this product to find your prefered way. I like to put a drop on my index finger and gently pat in the desired area to blend it out. I found using a brush or sponge to not be as affective.
The product is definitely shimmery, but doesn't look tacky or give you that look as if you have smeared glitter onto your face. It gives a beautiful glow, I love to use it during the summer and will definitely repurchase!
Tips: Use a small amount and blend with your fingers!
I brought one off shopmissa for $1. It works out. It gives off a nice glow to your face. U don't need a lot of it.
I love the peach coloured one. A little goes a long way and it's perfect, not too glittery, just a nice metallic shimmer. It also smells nice, like fruity lemonade. However, it never really dries down and feels slightly sticky. That doesn't bother me as I don't touch my cheekbones while wearing makeup anyways.
I love using this after primer underneath my foundation, as some foundations I use separate underneath when I put this over top of it. I don't like using this on bare skin on a no foundation day however, they tend to feel a little tacky when left unset.
Elf always impresses me with it's low costs but such effective results. This highlighter is so pigmented and lasts forever! Such a nice pink shimmer that you can easier layer for a more dramatic effect. Have had for a couple years now and stiff have't used it all! I also tend to put a bit below my brow line and looks soooo amazing.
Tips: apply with finger then blend with brush
As soon as I purchased one of these I read a terrible review of them so didn't have high hopes for it. I was pleasantly surprised when I used it and think it is amazing for the price. I purchased the shade pink lemonade (which I think is the shade pictured above) as I thought it would be best for my cool toned skin (with pink undertones). It gives a lovely shimmer/glow wherever it is applied and is pretty versatile. I have used it as a cheekbone and brow bone highlight and found that when used sparingly it does not look extremely unnatural. It will last a fair while since so little product is used at a time too! Will definitely repurchase this and recommend it. For the price, you can't go wrong really.
Tips: Grab it practically free off iherb or beauty joint and use sparingly (as with all highlight type products, no one wants to rock the disco ball look).
I haven't used an illuminator before this but wanted to try one and Iherb was selling this on Iherb for next to nothing, so I decided to give it a go.
I have a warm-toned complexion so wanted to try the golden shade which was unfortunately sold out, so decided to give "Pink Lemonade" a go.
I applied it first with my RT blender to my cheekbones, completely overdoing the ammount of product and ending up looking like a doll with verrrryyy rosey cheeks. The colour is super pigmented, I didn't expect it to apply so pink!
Second time around I was more reserved and applied just a tad to my cheekbones with my fingertips, blending it into my pre-applied foundation. It highlighted my cheekbones beautifully, giving me the most radiant, natural glow. You only need the tiniest amount so apply sparingly and this should last you a long time. I will definately recommend and repurchase this, hopefully golden is available next time as I'd be excited to see how it goes on other areas of the face!
Tips: I apply this before my foundation sets completely, before using my ELF HD powder, I find this helps blend it in really easily.
I love these! So affordable and cute! The pigmentation is really good, they give a nice glow to your cheek bones or i like to use it under my brows as well. You do have to reapply it every so often but you only need a little bit. My favourite shade is 'Lilac Petal' it blends quite well with my skin tone. I don't think they are the best out there but they are amazing for their price! :)
Tips: Use your fingers in a dabbing rather than a rubbing motion to blend it in. Only use a very small amount, it goes a long way,
This product is brilliant for starting out with high lighting and creating definition, I mainly use it on the bridge of my nose, brow bone, cheeks and cupids bow, I find using my finger rather than a brush helps it warm into my skin and create a dewy, shimmery highlighted look. For a cheapie its great ! I would repurchase !
Tips: Use your fingers when blending.