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Kimshi42
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Nars Albatross looks awesome. But would it work for someone who's dark brown? If not, what would be better?
StyleBlack
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Welcome to the board 
I definitely have to check out Albatross! I keep hearing such dope things about it. Anyone have any pics they can share?
I highlight w Style blush from MAC. It's a peach blush with golden tones. The peach doesn't show on me, just a soft champagne-y highlight.
I definitely have to check out Albatross! I keep hearing such dope things about it. Anyone have any pics they can share?
I highlight w Style blush from MAC. It's a peach blush with golden tones. The peach doesn't show on me, just a soft champagne-y highlight.
MzBrownBeauty
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I highlight using my Sleek Contour kit in Dark. I like it but I've been looking for a liquid or cream highlighter.
luvlydee
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i have a swatch of albatross on my blog. its not a swatch on my face though. I swatched it on my arm. Its really pretty but thats the only highlighter for the face that i own and sometimes i feel it could look a bit too much for my face. I want to find other ones that are more subtle. Maybe Mac's Ricepaper eyeshadow would look good.. hmmm i should try that out tonight lol
StyleBlack
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MzBrownBeauty
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If you haven't found a swatch for it, I just went to her blog and clicked home which brought me to her previous posts including her pic of Albatross. ELF has a blush called gotta glo similar to Albatross but of course not NARS quality I own it but don't use it that often as I prefer more yellow gold highlighters which is why I didn't invest in Albatross and I love my NARS blushes to pieces.
rabideloise
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NARS Albatross is a great highlighter, but you want to be careful that it's not going to make you look ashy. I'd suggest looking at some luminizers like Benefit's Sun Beam or Stila's All Over Shimmer Liquid Luminizer in #3.
luvlydee
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link please
i would link it but looking back at the swatch it doesnt look too good lmao. I'll try doing an updated swatch of it soon
Makep Junkie
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NYC has a bronzer and highlighter in one. It's their cheek to cheek Duo Blusher. Their bronzer is matte and the highlighter is matched to the shade of the bronzer so they really work great together
spectrolite
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While Albatross is really pretty I prefer MAC's Trace Gold blush for an everyday highlight. It's really subtle and pretty with a light sheen. I'm an NW45 for reference
DivineDiva79
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Have you tried the MUFE Face Sculpt? It is an awesome highlight and contour kit!
elektra513
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For dark brown skin, you want to look for something in a golden bronze color.
Not sure if it's still on the MAC site but there's an iridescent loose powder called Golden Bronze that's really pretty. Cargo has bronzers in a few different shades--the Medium or Dark might make a nice highlight on dark brown skin.
If you're into cream highlighters, Becca has Shimmering Skin Perfectors called Topaz (Golden Bronze) and Bronze (Deep Bronze) that are also very pretty. And also maybe Nars Laguna Illuminator.
Not sure if it's still on the MAC site but there's an iridescent loose powder called Golden Bronze that's really pretty. Cargo has bronzers in a few different shades--the Medium or Dark might make a nice highlight on dark brown skin.
If you're into cream highlighters, Becca has Shimmering Skin Perfectors called Topaz (Golden Bronze) and Bronze (Deep Bronze) that are also very pretty. And also maybe Nars Laguna Illuminator.
Baby1black
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Nars is good and used to be my holy grail but Mac too chic beauty powder is the best by far,at least until I find a new highlighter
StyleBlack
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Completely agree!
MAC's Golden Bronze is gorgeous and will last you forever and a day, but it's sparkly. Cargo Dark is also really nice. It's very subtle on me, which I prefer, and it's beautiful. I had high hopes for Laguna, but it didn't do much for my skin. It's a good option for many skintones, though. MAC's Glorify is a good one to check out too for a "cream" option
StyleBlack
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the day MAC makes a beauty powder for dark brown skin... hmph.
Micheleista
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I like Dior amber Diamond. Very finely milled champagne color. I wear NW45
bobbiedoll03
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I just checked out the Lorac Gold L1 luminizer and it is beautiful!!
KelseeBrianaJai
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NARS Albatross is the shiznit and MACs Gold Deposit is amazing also
