Bare Escentuals • Gossamer All Over Face • Highlighters

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white05mustang on 5/16/2012 5:59:00 PM more reviews by white05mustang

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Fine   Eyes: Green    

This is one of my favorite BE products. I have the gold gossamer and I love it as a neck/chest/shoulder highlighter during the summer (and even the winter for special occasions). I hope I never run out, but if I do I will definitely repurchase.

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staceygrigas on 2/11/2010 11:46:00 PM more reviews by staceygrigas

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Fair, Warm   Hair: Red, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

This product is AMAZING. I own the diamond gossamer and the gold gossamer. I like the gold, but right it's not so great for winter. I think once summer comes I will love it more.

The diamond gossamer, however, is a GOD SEND. It truly does give me that 'dewy' look I have tried so many products to achieve. That look lasts all day, too, somehow. Yes, tons of it rubs off all over the place, but I'm so used to that I hardly ever notice anymore. I am one of the few girls who doesn't mind glitter... but this really is the perfect balance between shimmer/glitter.

Worth the buy!

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stitchtupgothgrl on 11/26/2008 5:54:00 PM more reviews by stitchtupgothgrl

Age: 25-29   Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Cool   Hair: Other, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

I just recently discovered this and I LOVE it!! It is a truly mulipurpose product. I mostly use it on my eyes, alone or over/under shadows, and I mix it with my powder to give a shimmer. I have also used it as a shimmer powder when going out. This is a must have product!

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*TOP REVIEWER* britnay_77 on 11/10/2008 7:29:00 AM more reviews by britnay_77

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone   Hair: Red   Eyes: Green    

For me, this toes the line between shimmer and glitter. For the eyes it is great and stunning when used wet, but all over the face... not so sure. When I'm smooching my boyfried with this on he gets little glitters on his cheeks. I don't like people to "see" I am wearing shimmer, I want it to look like a glow, so seeing how obvious it was on my boyfriends face was a little bit of a turn off.

They are definitely not big glitters... just not invisible. If you like em that way this is great. For me it is still great for my eyes and special occasions.

For reference I am PPP

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*TOP REVIEWER* Nikkilici0us on 10/17/2008 10:07:00 PM more reviews by Nikkilici0us

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown, Medium   Eyes: Green    

a truly multi use product!! Love this one, use it wet on my eyes, dry on my cheeks, down the center of my legs, and mixed in my lotions. if you love shimmer and you like gold, you will LOVE this! So pretty:) I have a big container of it too - not sure which collection I got it in, but I hope i never run out of this stuff:)

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addikt on 8/16/2008 3:23:00 PM more reviews by addikt

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I LOVE this stuff. It gives such a pretty sheen. I use it on my cheekbones, eyelids, browbone, shoulders, and cleavage. Its so versatile and so incredibly pretty. A little does go a long way, so start lightly and build your way up to your desired finished look.

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MELACE112 on 5/16/2008 10:26:00 PM more reviews by MELACE112

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Hazel    

This was just too light and plain for me. I didnt feel that the color showed and I even tries to use it as an eye shadow and it still didnt show. I am olive in color and was not able to see any difference between when I had this over my foundation, to when I didnt have it on.

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aleaster on 4/6/2008 7:24:00 PM more reviews by aleaster

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

I don't think you can find more versatility than this tiny little pot offers. I use it as a highlighter (brow bone, inner corner of eye, cheek bone, collar bone, decolletage). I've even used it to highlight small sections of my hair for evening. I personally think it's too much sparkle to be used on the whole face. Then again, if I were 10 years younger I'd probably have a different perspective LOL. Either way, it creates a lovely effect with just the right amount of shimmer to play up the way light catches the angles of the face. I normally give BE products 4 rather than 5 because of the mess factor, but this one rises above!

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cyberseraphim on 4/2/2008 7:19:00 PM more reviews by cyberseraphim

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

*Yet ANOTHER product that I purchased after reading the positive reviews on MUA.

*Yeah, this is awesome.

*I use this in a few ways.
1. A tiny bit all over my face really makes me look fresh and dewy.
2. As a highlighter on my cheeks - its dramatic without being cheap looking.
3. Underneath or on top of ANY eyeshadow. It will blend any shadow, add a glimmery sheen, and slightly soften the shadow color.
*this stuff is SUPER concentrated. I put a bit on my lids without realizing how shimmery they'd end up. I love this stuff but try to practice some restraint at first until you figure out how much you like to use.

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celadongreen on 3/9/2008 12:54:00 AM more reviews by celadongreen

Age: 36-43   Skin: Sensitive, Olive   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I am so pleased with all the gossamer products. I use the plain gossamer most days - it makes my eyes look fresh and alert. I use the gold gossamer when I need a little extra sparkle. I use the rose gossamer with the platinum or diamond gossamer as a highlighter for a more "made up" look. I use either the soft focus eye brush or the eye buki brush of bare escentuals; I tried using other eye brushes, but I prefer these brushes because it gives a more natural look. You only need a light touch with the gossamer so one container should last you some time.

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kristen80 on 11/25/2007 11:42:00 PM more reviews by kristen80

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

I've only had this product for a few days, and have used it as a highlighter on my eyes and browline, as well as right above my cheekbones. It definitely does brighten up my complexion, especially where it can be quite dull in the winter. My only complaint is that I'm still figuring out the perfect amount to apply, because the first day I put on way too much and caught my reflection in the sunlight (not pretty - I looked like a 13 year old girl who went crazy with sparkles). Since that day, I've toned it down and realized that less is more with this stuff! I'm excited to try it in my hair and on my decolletage and shoulders during the summer.

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Renie82 on 11/4/2007 10:49:00 PM more reviews by Renie82

Age: 25-29   Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

This will last you so long and if you want sparkle, you can get it with this product!! They are available in so many colors now, you are bound to find one you love!!!

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CherAnd on 4/19/2007 3:29:00 PM more reviews by CherAnd

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

Lasts forever, gives a beautiful glow, little goes a long way, not much to say about this product, simple yet perfect!!

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lateshoes on 3/5/2007 2:58:00 PM more reviews by lateshoes

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Not too much to add to the comments already made. This stuff is awesome. I'm looking forward to glowing all spring and summer long.

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janeportman on 1/3/2007 1:14:00 PM more reviews by janeportman

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

This is my most favorite makeup product of all time. You can use it to highlight anything or everything! Sprinkle a bit in your hair for a party, put some on your shoulders for a soft sparkly glow. It's versatile and wonderful.

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lowcarbcouturepie on 12/4/2006 3:32:00 PM more reviews by lowcarbcouturepie

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Hazel    

This stuff truly rocks. It's a gorgeous highlighter that isn't too over the top. It's just so pretty! It made me love warmth, I just put it on top of that and it looks great. It's also pretty on your eyes if you want some sparkle. I heard some people mix it with body lotion, I haven't tried that yet. So many uses for it!

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*TOP REVIEWER* MillasonPaige on 11/8/2006 4:08:00 PM more reviews by MillasonPaige

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

I was on and off about this product at first. I had ordered a BE kit, and this was included. At first, I was really excited to get it, and then I started thinking to myself, "This will be fun for evenings out," or "I'll probably never use this during the day...what a waste," but I am glad that I was wrong. Even though this looks super shimmery in the pot, it isn't on your face. It has about as much shine as a MAC Mineralize Skinfinish and is way more versatile because you can apply it over any of your blushes or bronzers and give yourself an illuminating glow. I love it, and I would certainly buy it again if I ever ran out.

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*TOP REVIEWER* tracita on 10/9/2006 2:08:00 PM more reviews by tracita

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I adore this as a shadow...it's fun as a body glimmer too (either dry with a body buki or mix it in with a lotion/cream) but I don't really like it as an AOFC...adds a nice sheen when used as a highlighter above cheekbones and on brow...I guess I'm just a bit too oily and old to appreciate this all over my face :)

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Mollybeanhead on 10/8/2006 12:36:00 PM more reviews by Mollybeanhead

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal   Hair: Red   Eyes: Violet    

I love this product. Like other reviewers have mentioned before, you can use it at any time...whether it's winter or summer, or anywhere in between. It's a light gold, finely milled glow. I like to apply it very lightly on my cheek and brow bones, and sometimes as an eyeshadow if I'm not wearing a lot of makeup. A very useful product to own.

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discoredhd on 8/17/2006 10:54:00 AM more reviews by discoredhd

Age: Unknown   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

I like this product as a highlighter just above the cheek and under the eye. a tiny bit of sparkly, but not too much.

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