(HAA): Highlighter Addicts Anonymous

[boschicka]

Well, I don't own any myself. I've swatched them several times to see if I could somehow make them work. They always looked ashy on me and the new bronzers they came out with didn't show up on my skin at all. I've seen here and there that girls darker than me really like them, but I am truly perplexed. If you already had it and returned it, then maybe try something else- or get a makeover in Sephora and ask them to use it? I think VIB's get free makeovers, if I'm not mistaken (since you are on Specktra, I'm assuming you have purchased enough makeup to be a VIB or Rouge, lol). I was looking for a powder that would illuminate my skin, without it being a highlighter- sort of like an all over the face product to make my skin glow. I tried the MSF but that wasn't really what I was looking for, but the darkest color is a great bronzer for me. The closest thing I found is the Sublime powder from Black Up. I think it said I'm supposed to be a #3. Well, one is a light gold, the other is a bronze and there is one that is coppery or rose gold. They look really pretty and I saw someone on Youtube actually use them and that convinced me to go ahead and get one, which I plan to do. Hourglass is a great brand, but I don't find their powders suitable for my skin tone.

Truth!

 

[Twinkle_Twinkle]

Can you believe that I don't have a single Hourglass Ambient Highlighting Powder, Palette, Blush or Bronzer. I owed the highlighting palette at one point but I ended up returning it. I found the darkest powder to be a bit shimmery. In the last week that I've been here I've lightened up quite a bit. I spent my last few weeks in Miami out in the sun or on the beach. Maybe when fall hits. Anyone near to my complexion use any of these powders? What are your thoughts?

I'm NW45 and I have Radiant Light and the bronzer in Radiant Bronze Light. I think I'm going to get Luminous Light at some point (I had it and returned it, probably should have kept it). I like them both. I also had Dim Light at one point and I want that one again too when the weather cools. And I've been eyeing spying Diffused Light forever. I use them as finishing powders, the way you would use the Guerlain pearls. I think they are more noticeable than the the Guerlain pearls which I like because with Gueralin I always feel like I think I can maybe sort of see a difference if I squint my eyes and turn my head toward the east…

@cupcake28 mentioned them swatching ashy. I've noticed that they just don't swatch pretty on dark skin but I really think that most WoC can use most of the powders. Dim and Mood Light are the trickiest, especially Mood Light, but I thought Dim Light was really pretty for brightening up the under eye area. And I think WoC can get the effect of Mood Light by using Mood Exposure blush instead as it has more color (I also had Mood Exposure at one point and retuned it - I went through a heavy return phase. I would totally repurchase it during the fall and winter when I'm less tan and red from the sun).

 

[cupcake28]

I'm NW45 and I have Radiant Light and the bronzer in Radiant Bronze Light. I think I'm going to get Luminous Light at some point (I had it and returned it, probably should have kept it). I like them both. I also had Dim Light at one point and I want that one again too when the weather cools. And I've been eyeing spying Diffused Light forever. I use them as finishing powders, the way you would use the Guerlain pearls. I think they are more noticeable than the the Guerlain pearls which I like because with Gueralin I always feel like I think I can maybe sort of see a difference if I squint my eyes and turn my head toward the east…

@cupcake28 mentioned them swatching ashy. I've noticed that they just don't swatch pretty on dark skin but I really think that most WoC can use most of the powders. Dim and Mood Light are the trickiest, especially Mood Light, but I thought Dim Light was really pretty for brightening up the under eye area. And I think WoC can get the effect of Mood Light by using Mood Exposure blush instead as it has more color (I also had Mood Exposure at one point and retuned it - I went through a heavy return phase. I would totally repurchase it during the fall and winter when I'm less tan and red from the sun).

I'll have to give them a try then. I think I'll get a makeover at Sephora so I can see them in action. That palette looks sooooo enticing!

 

[califabulous]

I couldn't wait to try the HG bronzers but they didn't show up on my skin tone as bronzer. I think the radiant one would have been "ok" as an all over illuminating powder. I don't remember it being too shimmery for that ...simply an unnecessary item for the price point. Plus, I have many other "unnecessary" items at that price point! For me, I would want to wear it in a very hot humid climate when I still want to wear foundation on my oily skin but just can't because it will melt off. OMG I just talked myself into wanting to buy it

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[Twinkle_Twinkle]

I couldn't wait to try the HG bronzers but they didn't show up on my skin tone as bronzer. I think the radiant one would have been "ok" as an all over illuminating powder. I don't remember it being too shimmery for that ...simply an unnecessary item for the price point. Plus, I have many other "unnecessary" items at that price point! For me, I would want to wear it in a very hot humid climate when I still want to wear foundation on my oily skin but just can't because it will melt off. OMG I just talked myself into wanting to buy it

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Yeah it definitely doesn't look like a bronzer or darker skintones, you're right about that and I wear it as an illuminating powder and I went into the purchase looking for it to be an illuminating powder. It serves that purpose really well. They basically gives the effect that I wanted the Guerlain Meteorites to give. But why do I still have the Pressed Meteorites on my Sephora wish list though...

 

[Twinkle_Twinkle]

I'll have to give them a try then. I think I'll get a makeover at Sephora so I can see them in action. That palette looks sooooo enticing!

Getting a makeover to try new products is a really good idea. Every time I go into this one particular Sephora there is a SA who reminds me that VIBR's get free makeovers and I always think "Are you trying to tell me something?" but I really should make good use of that service.

 

[Shars]

I'm NW45 and I have Radiant Light and the bronzer in Radiant Bronze Light. I think I'm going to get Luminous Light at some point (I had it and returned it, probably should have kept it). I like them both. I also had Dim Light at one point and I want that one again too when the weather cools. And I've been eyeing spying Diffused Light forever. I use them as finishing powders, the way you would use the Guerlain pearls. I think they are more noticeable than the the Guerlain pearls which I like because with Gueralin I always feel like I think I can maybe sort of see a difference if I squint my eyes and turn my head toward the east…

@cupcake28 mentioned them swatching ashy. I've noticed that they just don't swatch pretty on dark skin but I really think that most WoC can use most of the powders. Dim and Mood Light are the trickiest, especially Mood Light, but I thought Dim Light was really pretty for brightening up the under eye area. And I think WoC can get the effect of Mood Light by using Mood Exposure blush instead as it has more color (I also had Mood Exposure at one point and retuned it - I went through a heavy return phase. I would totally repurchase it during the fall and winter when I'm less tan and red from the sun).

I've noticed that about a lot of illuminators. We swatch them on darker skin and get scared at that light line but in reality that's not how we apply them, we buff them the hell out. I realised that with MAC's Lightscapade and Perfect Topping. A heavy swatch will look ashy but blended in they are super beautiful and give that lit from within look.

Did you try any of the blushes? I like the idea of them but I don't always like a subtle blush... especially not at that price point.

 

[Twinkle_Twinkle]

I don't own any either but I've swatched and liked the texture.

I've noticed that about a lot of illuminators. We swatch them on darker skin and get scared at that light line but in reality that's not how we apply them, we buff them the hell out. I realised that with MAC's Lightscapade and Perfect Topping. A heavy swatch will look ashy but blended in they are super beautiful and give that lit from within look.

Did you try any of the blushes? I like the idea of them but I don't always like a subtle blush... especially not at that price point.

PERFECT TOPPING, YASSS!! (Also BB's Platinum Pink SB)

I 100% agree about the swatching scare syndrome.

I have tried Mood Exposure. I would use it as an illuminating powder, but I think as blushes, you're not going to get tremendous color pay off from them. I really want to get Mood Light and layer it with something slightly warm (not sure what yet) to create a super powder… Maybe Mood+Radiant. That sounds pretty.

 

[MissElle12]

1 Well, I don't own any myself.  I've swatched them several times to see if I could somehow make them work.  They always looked ashy on me and the new bronzers they came out with didn't show up on my skin at all.  I've seen here and there that girls darker than me really like them, but I am truly perplexed.  If you already had it and returned it, then maybe try something else- or get a makeover in Sephora and ask them to use it?  I think VIB's get free makeovers, if I'm not mistaken (since you are on Specktra, I'm assuming you have purchased enough makeup to be a VIB or Rouge, lol).  I was looking for a powder that would illuminate my skin, without it being a highlighter- sort of like an all over the face product to make my skin glow.  I tried the MSF but that wasn't really what I was looking for, but the darkest color is a great bronzer for me.  The closest thing I found is the Sublime powder from Black Up.  I think it said I'm supposed to be a #3.  Well, one is a light gold, the other is a bronze and there is one that is coppery or rose gold.  They look really pretty and I saw someone on Youtube actually use them and that convinced me to go ahead and get one, which I plan to do. Hourglass is a great brand, but I don't find their powders suitable for my skin tone.  

I reviewed BlackUp's Sublime powder for Specktra! It's way to shimmery for an all over face powder. I have #02. Link is in my signature if you wanna check it out!

 

[Shars]

PERFECT TOPPING, YASSS!! (Also BB's Platinum Pink SB)

I 100% agree about the swatching scare syndrome.

I have tried Mood Exposure. I would use it as an illuminating powder, but I think as blushes, you're not going to get tremendous color pay off from them. I really want to get Mood Light and layer it with something slightly warm (not sure what yet) to create a super powder… Maybe Mood+Radiant. That sounds pretty.

Oh dear, you're going to send me into BB SB oblivion. Platinum Pink was LE, no? I just googled it... it's very pretty.

Yeah, I'd rather have pigmented blushes and just pick up less.

 

[YarahFlower]

Can you believe that I don't have a single Hourglass Ambient Highlighting Powder, Palette, Blush or Bronzer. I owed the highlighting palette at one point but I ended up returning it. I found the darkest powder to be a bit shimmery. In the last week that I've been here I've lightened up quite a bit. I spent my last few weeks in Miami out in the sun or on the beach. Maybe when fall hits. Anyone near to my complexion use any of these powders? What are your thoughts?

My sister, who is richer in her complexion than I had similar issues with the powders. Upon first application, we believed it didn't work on her due to the shade range and also how she was using it. She returned hers because she couldn't get it to work for her. It wasn't until recently when one of our favorite YTers posted a video demonstrating how to use the powders on deeper skin! After having watched, she repurchased the palette and now she loves it! I will admit, I wasn't impressed with the powders at first either. It wasn't until I saw myself in pictures, walking by mirrors and in certain lighting that I really saw how beautiful the finishes were! @thefancyfaced demonstrating how she uses the ambient lighting powders...i hope this helps https://youtu.be/TreE7s3pE_M

 

[Medgal07]

https://youtu.be/TreE7s3pE_M

I have Radiant Light and love it but I wasn't enthralled enough with the line to go for more---I think my Météorites obsessions might have started at that point.

 

[DILLIGAF]

My sister, who is richer in her complexion than I had similar issues with the powders. Upon first application, we believed it didn't work on her due to the shade range and also how she was using it. She returned hers because she couldn't get it to work for her. It wasn't until recently when one of our favorite YTers posted a video demonstrating how to use the powders on deeper skin! After having watched, she repurchased the palette and now she loves it! I will admit, I wasn't impressed with the powders at first either. It wasn't until I saw myself in pictures, walking by mirrors and in certain lighting that I really saw how beautiful the finishes were! @thefancyfaced demonstrating how she uses the ambient lighting powders...i hope this helps https://youtu.be/TreE7s3pE_M

I'm going to get a compact with radient light. See how I get on with that one first. I love the fancy face. She used to be a regular here.

 

[allthingsglam]

my highlighters are here Becca Colourpop highlighter

 

[Twinkle_Twinkle]

Oh dear, you're going to send me into BB SB oblivion. Platinum Pink was LE, no? I just googled it... it's very pretty.

Yeah, I'd rather have pigmented blushes and just pick up less.

Yeah it was. From way back.


My JD Glow Highlighters (Ariel, Beyonce, Egyptian, Gabrielle Union, Pistachio) and BB Sunset Pink SB arrived today!!!

 

[DILLIGAF]

Yeah it was. From way back.


My JD Glow Highlighters (Ariel, Beyonce, Egyptian, Gabrielle Union, Pistachio) and BB Sunset Pink SB arrived today!!!

Swatches!!!! please.

 

[Twinkle_Twinkle]

Swatches!!!! please.

I'll get on it this weekend. I think they are all pretty but Beyonce and Pistachio are very unique.

 

[mercede466]

Got my beccaXjaclynhill highlighter today!! Love it.

 

[Shars]

Yeah it was. From way back.


My JD Glow Highlighters (Ariel, Beyonce, Egyptian, Gabrielle Union, Pistachio) and BB Sunset Pink SB arrived today!!!
Yay for new highlighters!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by mercede466



Got my beccaXjaclynhill highlighter today!! Love it.

Very pretty!! I love your blush too!

 

[YarahFlower]

  [COLOR=0000FF] I have Radiant Light and love it but I wasn't enthralled enough with the line to go for more---I think my Météorites obsessions might have started at that point.[/COLOR]:haha:

I still have not purchased any balls yet :shock: I'm afraid of that rabbit hole... :wtf2: I know what awaits me down there...lol

I'm going to get a compact with radient light. See how I get on with that one first. I love the fancy face. She used to be a regular here.

I hope it works out for you ..and yea, she's awesome. Wonder why she doesn't visit as often