Review: BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter in Moonstone
I just saw a stolen photo of me on Facebook. Stolen because I was not the subject of the photo; I was more like a photo bomber in this case. But I was giggly when I saw that my highlighter was blinding even from a distance and it caught the light even on a dim, disco lit night. Like what?! My face was on a side view and my cheekbone looked lovely. It's addicting to stare at.
Can you guess what product I used?
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Okay, no need to guess. 😃
I'm telling you I used the Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter in Moonstone and I'll talk about it after the jump!
BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter
Shade: Moonstone
Price: Php 1, 150 for Mini (2.4g)
Where To Buy: Online at Sephora Philippines (www.sephora.ph)
What Is It?
A best-selling creamy highlighter powder to light up the features you love with a high-shine finish. - from www.beccacosmetics.com
Up Close
Sometimes I need to remind myself that I buy makeup to use it and not just to stare at it. LOL. But seriously, fresh, right off the box products are hypnotic. Every single glitter is in place.
Ingredients
Packaging, Details and Other Labels
With pricey makeup products you can understand that you are not just paying for the product itself but also the packaging. In this case, the highlighter comes in a compact with a cover that reminds me of a shield and the material doesn't feel flimsy. It has a tiny mirror inside which comes handy for on-the-go touch ups.
Swatch
Will you look at that.... the shimmers are so fine. Texture is buttery soft. Becca describes this shade as "Pale Candlelit Gold" and it's really lovely.
In Action
I don't know who made highlighters famous but I was never quick to catch up on that trend. My makeup routine was quiet simple and I never felt the need for a highlighter. I bought a highlighter once just to try it out but the shimmers were quiet chunky so I decided to put my highlighting game on hold.
And then I saw this Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter on SALE at Sephora during the holidays and I was drawn to it because of the raves. I wasn't quick to decide by hey, December is my birth month so I figured, "the heck, why not?".
So here we are.
They say once you get a taste of the good thing, it's addicting and it's quiet true. I've been using this highlighter almost every single day and I've made a considerable dent on its once immaculate surface.
I love the creamy, buttery soft texture and the way it applies smoothly on the skin. Like I said earlier, the shimmers are so fine that it looks natural especially when it finally melts into the skin. Shimmering but never glittery. It applies and blends seamlessly and doesn't cake. I love applying it with a small blending brush but I also use my pinky a lot especially when I'm on the go. A little goes a long way too. Wear time is about 4 to 5 hours on my oily skin. There were other shade options and even if I blindly choose this shade, I'm glad that it fits my light-medium, Filipina skin tone. The box says that it can be used up to 24 months after opening but at the rate that I'm using it, I wonder if there would be anything left after two years. 😉
Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter in Moonstone Rating
Packaging: 4/5
Performance: 4.5/5
Longevity : 4/5
Quality: 4.5/5
User Friendliness: 4/5
Price: 3/5
Overall: 4/5
To be honest, even if I love makeups, I am quiet frugal and if this product wasn't on sale, I never would have considered buying it. The original price for a mini is Php 1, 150.00 and that is a lot. Is it worth the price? Well, for some makeup lovers out there, you don't just pay for the product but also for the packaging and the prestige that comes with owning a Becca. If you are not ready to shell out more than a thousand pesos for a 3 gram product, I'm sure there are some good drugstore alternatives out there so fret not.
For me, I scored this product for Php 560.00, I'll be using this one for the next two years hopefully so I really got the good end of the deal. 😏
XO,
Carissa
For me, I scored this product for Php 560.00, I'll be using this one for the next two years hopefully so I really got the good end of the deal. 😏
XO,
Carissa
I am a big fan of Becca highlighters. They are so good in quality, so well pigmented and so looks so good on me. Really good and long lasting. I bought this one after doing my makeup lessons for pro artists by expert Lina, I am trying out new makeup items to improve my knowledge and skills. Lina is really good and best in my town.
ReplyDeletethanks, that's good to know.
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