BeneFit Cosmetics • High Beam • Highlighters

yunniex on 5/19/2013 12:01:00 AM more reviews by yunniex

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Fair   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Black    

This highlighter makes oily skin look even oilier & shinier. I've applied this highlighter along my cheekbones (one dot for each side - instead of the recommended 3) and it doesn't brighten/improve my complexion at all.

I suggest to my fellow oily skin friends, use a powder highlighter instead. I've tried the Bobbi Brown shimmer brick and it gave me a better natural look as compared to High Beam.

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aleachhunter on 5/14/2013 12:24:00 AM more reviews by aleachhunter

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Red   Eyes: Hazel    

I didn't think I liked highlighters until I got High Beam. Now I'm hooked! The applicator is great, similar to a nail polish brush. It really adds a special and light glow to my cheeks - nothing too over the top or cartoon-y. I was worried this would be "immature" because it looks so sparkly. However, it's not... it just adds a little extra something to your complexion. I will be rebuying this, although it may be a while - one bottle lasts forever. Love it!

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louiseannette on 5/11/2013 8:52:00 PM more reviews by louiseannette

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

I had a sample of this before purchasing the full sized product and I loved it! I used it everyday on my brow bones, my cupid's bow and the tops of my cheeks. It gave a luminous iridescence without being obvious in any way. I found it was perfect for my very fair skin. However, I didn't get along with the product at all after I got the full size. Perhaps it was a change of formula or a change in my foundation routine but instead of going on smooth and silky it would drag along my foundation creating streaks of shine! I tried and tried with this product to get the results I used to but it just didn't work for me anymore. Disappointed.

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Jessiqka on 5/9/2013 3:48:00 AM more reviews by Jessiqka

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

Life changing. I use it right above my brow bones, where its most reflective. Committed for life.

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Tinuwiel on 5/6/2013 8:15:00 AM more reviews by Tinuwiel

Age: 30-35   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

It caused extreme swelling on me, I suggest making a patch test for girls with sensitive skin. Previously I has allergy to lancome absolue eye cream, both are containing triethalomine so it can be the cause.

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erilin87 on 4/25/2013 2:17:00 PM more reviews by erilin87

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Green    

Don't usually buy high end products, like to stick to drugstore stuff but i have recently been receiving lots of Benefit products as gifts.
Really like this products-gives me a really nice radiant glow
Only complaint is once you've used up more than probably 2/3's it becomes an absolute nightmare to get enough out to use it
would pick Girl meets pearl over this because of that..

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*TOP REVIEWER* PaleBrunette on 4/23/2013 12:47:00 PM more reviews by PaleBrunette

Age: 44-55   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Grey    

Love this pink pearly highlighter. I tap it around the outside of my eye socket and down onto the top of my cheekbone. Brings attention to the shape of the face and eye. Really flattering.

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twits0123 on 4/21/2013 3:57:00 PM more reviews by twits0123

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Olive   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

Eh this highlighter was kind of a turn off for me.I've heard so much about Benefit High Beam and I owned it a couple of years ago but I wasn't really into highlighters then so I just gave it to my sister but currently I've been in love with highlighters so I tried High Beam out again. Its not a bad product I just don't like how its 26 dollars for an itty bitty bottle and its personslly too shimmery for my liking. Its not hard to blend but I think this will more suit pale skin tones rather than olive or dark skin tones because its a pink pearly color and its not really attractive on my skin tone. The staying power isn't fantastic either maybe because its a liquid? Not sure but it kind of faded within an hour for me.

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dwducky on 4/17/2013 7:39:00 PM more reviews by dwducky

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

I love this product! I dont really use highlighter too much, but this is really great to mix with foundation. to creat this look: mix one part liquid foundation (a thicker foundation works best) with one equal part high beam and apply as usual. It will give you a beautiful luminous glow. I have repurchased a couple times and will continue to do so.

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nrooney on 4/15/2013 10:10:00 AM more reviews by nrooney

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

I tried a load of highlighters before finding this one and now my quest for the perfect highlighter is over!

A small amount goes a long way, the product last ages without going clumpy!

Its easy to blend on top of foundation without wrecking your base

Its very subtle but when it catches the light it creates a beautiful glow

I prefer this too the moonbeam as it looks a lot more natural and has a better finish!

It works great on pale skin tones!

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liveitout on 4/6/2013 11:07:00 PM more reviews by liveitout

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

This stuff is my favourite. It really has lasted me a long time, you only need to use a little! It's a bit pricey for $25 but it's totally worth it ! Would definitely buy again.

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Makeupfreakes on 4/4/2013 6:33:00 AM more reviews by Makeupfreakes

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Normal, Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Love this product it's my HG for highlighting in contouring , I think it leaves a sheer look on the face rather than a glittery look ! I like to use this under my eyes and on my cheek bones before and after foundation and then also on the bridge of my nose after foundation and also on the Cupid's bow ! Then I use bronzer to contour . I like the packaging but I am afraid of dropping it because it's made of glass , it's never leaked or anything though so it's all good :) the price is decent enough could be a little cheaper but what can you do ! All together a great product that I will definetley repurchase

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Sassy283 on 4/3/2013 11:45:00 AM more reviews by Sassy283

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette, Wavy   Eyes: Other    

This is by far the best highlighting product I have ever tried. I like using it on my cheekbones but what I really love doing is mixing it with my foundation. The first time I tried this I thought I was going to faint because my makeup looked so amazing. I will never go without this because it makes your makeup look so dewy and fresh. Perfect product for mixing into your moisturizer, liquid under eye concealer, foundation. AMAZING.

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KeepHoldingOn on 3/31/2013 9:46:00 PM more reviews by KeepHoldingOn

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

Oh high beam, I really do love you, but I'm going to have to leave you for a cheaper drugstore dupe. Your pink undertones are very complimentary on my fair NW skin. You actually stay with me all day, almost like we were born to be together.. The only problem is that I don't have the money to be shelling out $30 everytime you run out and need to be revived. You don't last forever unfortunately. I'd much rather be spending that on an eyeshadow palette or a coverage product instead of a highlighter like yourself. I would yearn for you to always be mine, but all good things must come to an end.

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Anjali1993 on 3/31/2013 3:45:00 PM more reviews by Anjali1993

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Fair   Hair: Red   Eyes: Brown    

I've recently purchased a BeneFit mini-kit which included High Beam. I have to say my expectations were rather high, especially since I have been using a dupe from e.l.f. (Shimmering Facial Whip in Lilac Petal) and I was curious how does it compare to the original.

High Beam is less pink than the e.l.f. dupe, it gives a pearly, luminescent, almost colourless glow. It's also more liquid and less dense than the e.l.f. highlighter. Unfortunately, after an hour or so, any trace of it has completely disappeared. The glow is very subtle to begin with, barely noticeable, no matter how much product I apply, and after some time, it's completely gone and matte. I'm extremely disappointed. In comparison, the e.l.f. highlighter offers a visible, buildable glow and resists well during the day, I've received compliments for my glowing skin hours after applying it.

High Beam is also ridiculously expensive for what it provides, and I fear the packaging is quite unpractical. It's a small bottle, but the liquid is quite dense and clings to its walls, thus I imagine that it will be really hard to fully consume the product, since there's no way of getting to the residues on the walls of the bottle.

Overall, I would not purchase this again, I've seen A LOT cheaper highlighters that do a much better job.

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ipekgultekin on 3/28/2013 5:13:00 PM more reviews by ipekgultekin

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

I never thought i would say this but this product is the Biggest dissapointment ever. The effect of the the product is gone so quickly! It doesnt stay in my skin. Maybe only stays in half an hour. And also its sooo expensive in here.

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chabelita17 on 3/28/2013 12:36:00 AM more reviews by chabelita17

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

This is my favorite highlighter! I prefer liquid ones as I find it easier to blend. some have an easier time with powder ones but somehow, using my fingers is better for me. it has a light pink, pearlescent glow that is perfect for your cheekbone. when i'm going for a more natural look, i don't wear any eyeshadow but i use this as a highlight on my browbone and it's just beautiful. i sometimes use it in my inner corners as well though it's more challenging to apply. It's quite expensive though a little does go a long way. i'm now thinking of getting moon beam and sun beam as well.

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Macjunkie101 on 3/19/2013 10:12:00 PM more reviews by Macjunkie101

Age: 30-35   Skin: Oily, Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

I love the subtle, luminous glow it adds to my cheekbones but I wouldn't repurchase this product because I have other highlighters that do a great job as well and I probably won't ever need to repurchase any highlighters considering I have well over 10 highlighters that I haven't even made a dent in. It's kind of just an average highlighter that I am not heads over heels about but I don't dislike it. For the $30.00 I just don't think It's worth it considering there are other highlighters that will last me so much longer and look amazing (Mac MSF's, The Balm Mary-Lou manizer, Nars Copacabana, etc.) Also, It's hard to get every single use out of this highlighter because The way it's packaged.

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sksouthwick on 3/19/2013 12:29:00 AM more reviews by sksouthwick

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Fair   Hair: Red   Eyes: Green    

I like this product a lot, and have used it many times, but its downside is its similarity to NARS Copacabana illuminator. Copacabana has more product in it and is a bit more shimmery than Highbeam, and for me, the squeeze tube is easier to use than the Highbeam brush.

So basically, it's a good highlighter, but not as good as Copacabana.

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Kerri8d on 3/16/2013 6:02:00 PM more reviews by Kerri8d

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Tan   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

Best hifhligter to the cheekbones, and some highlighters, look to dry or powdered(most powders) but this is very beautiful. I love it!!!!

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