Pure Nude Highlighter

essence

4.4

77%

would repurchase

3.8/5

package quality

price range

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2.0

from

18 days ago

I’m nc20. I found this sort of dark on me. I could make it work w a light hand. But then when my makeup was done, in a few hours I would look sort of dirty. I don’t know if it oxidized or just my...

About reviewer (143 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBrown

5.0

from

19 days ago

Nice highlighter for everyday use: subtle and gentle. LaSts all day for me. 5CAD very affordable. What else can You ask for.

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

5.0

from

a year ago

This is hands down the best product if you’re looking for a no-frills, sparkle-free, dewy highlighter. It’s difficult to describe the colour of it; looks very peach in the pan but on my skin it...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Fair, Warm

HairBlack, Curly, Coarse

EyesBrown

5.0

from

expensivepink92

a year ago

This is a great highlighter if you are looking for something a little more natural that you can wear everyday. You can also build it up for a more noticeable glow. I enjoy the baked formula. It...

About reviewer (32 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel

5.0

from

a year ago

Was a little worried about it being too dark but luckily it wasn't. It is a very beautiful natural looking nude highlighter, leaves a nice soft glow to the skin almost wet looking. Not metallic at...

About reviewer (202 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBlue

2.0

from

a year ago

Beautiful highlighter - a subtle, nude shimmer with good texture at a great price. Fairly easy to blend and lasts for several hours. However, it breaks me out. My skin breaks out pretty easily so...

About reviewer (522 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen

3.0

from

2 years ago

Not a one-size-fits-all highlighter, much to my disappointment. I have fair skin and no matter how light-handed I was, it looked like I had orange streaks on my cheekbones. But even though I won't...

About reviewer (174 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairRed, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

makeupjunkie11786

2 years ago

I am very happy to say that I have finally found my HG every day highlighter! This highlighter is so subtle but absolutely gorgeous! It truly leaves you with a fresh and glowing from within kind if...

About reviewer (205 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel

2.0

from

2 years ago

I don't get the hype for this product. I really wanted to like it but I could not. It is too dark for my skin tone. I am not fair. Asian with a tan so I am pretty dark. It is not fluttering on my...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown

5.0

from

3 years ago

this is a BEAUTIFUL highlighter! i actually reach for this more than my glow kits because i find this more of a glowy sheen than glitter. such a pretty highlighter, and for only like 5$ its a steal.

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesGreen

2.0

from

18 days ago

I’m nc20. I found this sort of dark on me. I could make it work w a light hand. But then when my makeup was done, in a few hours I would look sort of dirty. I don’t know if it oxidized or just my...

About reviewer (143 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBrown

5.0

from

19 days ago

Nice highlighter for everyday use: subtle and gentle. LaSts all day for me. 5CAD very affordable. What else can You ask for.

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

5.0

from

a year ago

This is hands down the best product if you’re looking for a no-frills, sparkle-free, dewy highlighter. It’s difficult to describe the colour of it; looks very peach in the pan but on my skin it...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Fair, Warm

HairBlack, Curly, Coarse

EyesBrown

5.0

from

expensivepink92

a year ago

This is a great highlighter if you are looking for something a little more natural that you can wear everyday. You can also build it up for a more noticeable glow. I enjoy the baked formula. It...

About reviewer (32 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel

5.0

from

a year ago

Was a little worried about it being too dark but luckily it wasn't. It is a very beautiful natural looking nude highlighter, leaves a nice soft glow to the skin almost wet looking. Not metallic at...

About reviewer (202 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBlue

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