Lise Watier

This is a limited edition product that is so freaking gorgeous I couldn’t control myself and bought it on the spot. I wouldn’t even have known about this had it not been for my beloved Jouer highlighter cracking and crumbling just from trying to open the dang case on it. Their packaging is like trying to break in to a vault or something! Anyway, I was browsing around my SDM Beauty Boutique and this caught my eye first because the packaging and design is off the charts up my alley. I swatched the powder, it reminds me of Hourglass Ambient Light in feel (silky soft and smooth, almost buttery), and in performance (all over radiance). When I rubbed it from my finger onto my hand it was so subtle I questioned whether or not it would show up. The lighting in the store varies so I moved closer to a direct light source and voila! The swatch was more radiant and nowhere in the realm of being obnoxiously glittery. I then went to the store front where I could get natural light coming through the window and confirmed - no sparkles! SOLD!!!! This is less radiant than how Jouer highlight performs but the texture of this one seems much firmer in the package and hopefully less inclined to crumble and crack. In all honesty, you could probably put this all over your face as an illuminating powder (very much like Hourglass) because the reflect is so subtle which is why I rated this just “average” for a highlight with only 3 out of 5 lippies. If you are looking for a true “highlight” that is more obvious, this product is not for you.

Bought this in Sweet Berries, a flattering, warm, mid-tone sheer pink. I did so want to like this, but it became sludgy and smeary within days and then broke. Too bad.

Still one of the very best out there - some people may not be very familiar with this brand but the longevity and quality, soft colours that stay and price make this stack up against the very best brands out there - the nude shade (I use "nude" only - there are other nudes now in this lineup) is pinky-peachy and soft and very flattering if you have fair skin - amazing staying power, LW has quality.