(HAA): Highlighter Addicts Anonymous

[fur4elise]

SO true! I used the lightest shade wet as a brow highlight and it's gorgeous.
BDS is so much better than the Nicole palette.

LOL! I agree with all you ladies! I am loving my BDS...I went in hard for that one! I see getting a sample of the CFX Rose Gold...but probably won't buy a full bottle. I had trouble with getting the oilies when I used it on my face.

@MaryJane ~ I think your review over in the ABH thread is saving me some coin. I was all hot for the new palette until you mentioned micro glitter...Not a big fan of tiny specks of glitter that get everywhere and are impossible to get off...

More Cover FX
These are cream & powder formula pans

Light Medium

Medium Deep

 

[patentg33k]

SO true! I used the lightest shade wet as a brow highlight and it's gorgeous.
BDS is so much better than the Nicole palette.

Ahhhh yes this is my question. I just received the Nars BDS and love love love it. I have like a minute to decide whether to order Nicole (cause I'm addicted to highlighters OBVIOUSLY) and I didn't know whether the quality level is in the ABH Nicole. It's SO hard to tell this from the ooooh ing and ahhhhhing on Youtube reviews (which are tempting me)!!!

 

[lipstickaddict]

Ahhhh yes this is my question. I just received the Nars BDS and love love love it. I have like a minute to decide whether to order Nicole (cause I'm addicted to highlighters OBVIOUSLY) and I didn't know whether the quality level is in the ABH Nicole. It's SO hard to tell this from the ooooh ing and ahhhhhing on Youtube reviews (which are tempting me)!!!

I have the ABH Nicole and it seems pretty much the same quality as my other quad Sundipped. Haven't had a lot of time to play with it but I think that the quality of this palette is better than recent ABH releases

 

[MaryJane]

I posted my first impressions about the ABH Nicole palette in the ABH thread earlier today. Now that I've worn it all day and played with more colors, I decided it's not a keeper for me. The micro glitter does adhere to the skin. On the eyes, it's not too noticeable but on the cheeks I do notice it and it's not a look I like. These are pigmented so they can very easily be overdone and look metallic.

I was hoping the formula would be the same as the Sun Dipped glow kit but they are not. I compared the palettes side by side. There is visible glitter in Nicole and none that I can see in Sun Dipped. SD also feels smoother and creamier to me - it gives a beautiful, subtle sheen to the skin.

IMO....unless you like super intense, metallic, highlighter...it isn't worth the hype.

 

[DILLIGAF]

banc de sable is everything

This is my next purchase. First thing tomorrow morning! I want to swatch before I commit.

 

[lipstickaddict]

I posted my first impressions about the ABH Nicole palette in the ABH thread earlier today. Now that I've worn it all day and played with more colors, I decided it's not a keeper for me. The micro glitter does adhere to the skin. On the eyes, it's not too noticeable but on the cheeks I do notice it and it's not a look I like. These are pigmented so they can very easily be overdone and look metallic.

I was hoping the formula would be the same as the Sun Dipped glow kit but they are not. I compared the palettes side by side. There is visible glitter in Nicole and none that I can see in Sun Dipped. SD also feels smoother and creamier to me - it gives a beautiful, subtle sheen to the skin.

IMO....unless you like super intense, metallic, highlighter...it isn't worth the hype.

Shoot! Good to know!

 

[fur4elise]

I posted my first impressions about the ABH Nicole palette in the ABH thread earlier today. Now that I've worn it all day and played with more colors, I decided it's not a keeper for me. The micro glitter does adhere to the skin. On the eyes, it's not too noticeable but on the cheeks I do notice it and it's not a look I like. These are pigmented so they can very easily be overdone and look metallic.
I was hoping the formula would be the same as the Sun Dipped glow kit but they are not. I compared the palettes side by side. There is visible glitter in Nicole and none that I can see in Sun Dipped. SD also feels smoother and creamier to me - it gives a beautiful, subtle sheen to the skin.
IMO....unless you like super intense, metallic, highlighter...it isn't worth the hype.

Disappointed to hear, but money saved! Thanks for the speedy feedback!

 

[bybare]

Ladies, I need help. I picked up the Estee Heatwave the new one and I do not like it. The gold overspray is ruining it for me. I know that will come off but even when I swatch or apply from the areas where there is no overspray I still am not impressed. It also is not applying like WOG or any other highlighter on me. I am thinking of returning it but also feel torn because what if I regret it. Anyone else feeling this way or have the original to compare it to.

 

[Alysse011]

Ladies, I need help. I picked up the Estee Heatwave the new one and I do not like it. The gold overspray is ruining it for me. I know that will come off but even when I swatch or apply from the areas where there is no overspray I still am not impressed. It also is not applying like WOG or any other highlighter on me. I am thinking of returning it but also feel torn because what if I regret it. Anyone else feeling this way or have the original to compare it to.

I don't have the original, but I had the exact same issues as you. The overspray was too much for me and I wasn't in love with the color enough. I debated rubbing the top layer off to get rid of the overspray, but ultimately I don't want to pay that much to have to do that. Also, like I said, I wasn't in love with the color enough to justify doing that either. I was worried I would regret it too, but I knew I wouldn't use it and it would turn into a regret if I kept it. The final kicker for me is that there are SO many beautiful highlighters out and coming out that I want to throw my money at lol. I ended up getting NARS BdS. And I'm hoping to grab the new Chanel. There are even a lot of permanent highlighters that are gorgeous and better for me (Dior, Cle de Peau, etc) PLUS the beautiful ones I already own...so I couldn't justify keeping it just because it's Heatwave and a cult product.

 

[patentg33k]

Here's a review of the Nicole ABH palette from Puffin's Wife--it's about 5-6 minutes. Her video is crisp and has good lighting, she tries all the shades on her face. She's light, cool toned. After reviewing this on full screen with my iMac, I have to say you can really see the texture of these well in the video. I'm so drawn to the glow and pigmentation of these (she uses a fan brush and BAM) but that texture though...

Anyway, hopefully this gives a pretty honest look at them. Anastasia X Nicole Guerriero Glow Kit Review & Swatches/Demo - YouTube

 

[bybare]

I don't have the original, but I had the exact same issues as you. The overspray was too much for me and I wasn't in love with the color enough. I debated rubbing the top layer off to get rid of the overspray, but ultimately I don't want to pay that much to have to do that. Also, like I said, I wasn't in love with the color enough to justify doing that either. I was worried I would regret it too, but I knew I wouldn't use it and it would turn into a regret if I kept it. The final kicker for me is that there are SO many beautiful highlighters out and coming out that I want to throw my money at lol. I ended up getting NARS BdS. And I'm hoping to grab the new Chanel. There are even a lot of permanent highlighters that are gorgeous and better for me (Dior, Cle de Peau, etc) PLUS the beautiful ones I already own...so I couldn't justify keeping it just because it's Heatwave and a cult product.

You pretty much made up my mind LOL! Thank you for replying. I am taking it back to Nordstrom today.

 

[bybare]

I have the Nicole Kit and love it! I do not have texture and it applies perfect on my high cheekbones. I also enjoy ABH highlighters, I use Sundipped almost every day.

 

[lipstickaddict]

Here's a review of the Nicole ABH palette from Puffin's Wife--it's about 5-6 minutes. Her video is crisp and has good lighting, she tries all the shades on her face. She's light, cool toned. After reviewing this on full screen with my iMac, I have to say you can really see the texture of these well in the video. I'm so drawn to the glow and pigmentation of these (she uses a fan brush and BAM) but that texture though...

Anyway, hopefully this gives a pretty honest look at them. Anastasia X Nicole Guerriero Glow Kit Review & Swatches/Demo - YouTube

She does the best reviews. Love her. I'm still really glad to have the Nicole palette. Even with the negative feedback I'm still smitten with it♥

 

[fur4elise]

Swatches of the Smashbox x Casey Holmes

Pearl – soft highlight (Radiant Finish)

Gold – gold highlight (Radiant Finish)
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I am seeing lots of dupes in these releases, so feel no need to add more of the same!
These are a for me! Though if they land in store I will swatch them in person to confirm.

@bybare ~ I skipped on the EL because I have WG. I have the ABH Sundipped too and love it!

 

[Prettypackages]

Good to know that I don't need heatwave.

 

[fur4elise]

LOL! I was just chatting over in the Japanese brush thread and inadvertently stumbled upon exactly the type of highlighter brush I have been wanting! Hakuhodo J4004 ~ From Sweet Makeup Temptations Brush Temple. Just need to track it down!

 

[fur4elise]

Too-Faced Love Light Highlighters ~ $30 each

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I own no TF! I have not jumped on the scented palette anything bandwagon and am generally not impressed.

 

[Prettypackages]

Yeah, everyone is doing those colors now. I think ABH started it? Rose gold, purple, and gold or bronze. I just need a purple one for my collection... I'm not big on the orange/bronze on me. I even gave away my MAC EDSF Glorify. My all time favorite highlighter is still the Cover FX Illuminating powders... THey look like skin and there are no chunky particles on your face.


Let me know when you find that brush and how much it is. :-D

 

[fur4elise]

Yeah, everyone is doing those colors now. I think ABH started it? Rose gold, purple, and gold or bronze. I just need a purple one for my collection... I'm not big on the orange/bronze on me. I even gave away my MAC EDSF Glorify. My all time favorite highlighter is still the Cover FX Illuminating powders... THey look like skin and there are no chunky particles on your face.
Let me know when you find that brush and how much it is. :-D

I found it! On the Hakuhodo site! It is $27. I think that is reasonably priced. I really dislike that shipping within the US is $9.00!

 

[Prettypackages]

that's not too bad. but you're right about that shipping.