Excuse the unimaginative title, but I was talking to Tami about NARS Albatross the other day, and thought it might be useful to have a little swatching session of my highlighter collection (the makeup variety - although I am a bit of a stationery nerd so I can do a post about my favourite Japanese pastel highlighter pens too if you so wish...).
I currently have six on the go, and looking at the swatches I think that is totally necessary. They're all quite different. Right? RIGHT?! My current favourites are the No7 Vital Enlightening and MAC Extra Dimension Whisper of Gilt, both shades look quite natural on my yellow-toned skin. That said, they all get roughly equal usage so I would happily recommend any of them.
(Clockwise from top left: Jemma Kidd Dewy Glow All Over Radiane Cream in Rose Gold, MAC Cream Colour Base in Pearl, MAC Extra Dimension Mineralize Skinfinish in Whisper of Gilt, No7 Vital Enlightening Highlighter Powder, NARS Highlighting Blush Powder in Albatross, MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft and Gentle)
(L-R: No7 Vital Enlightening Highlighter Powder, MAC Cream Colour Base in Pearl, NARS Highlighting Blush Powder in Albatross)
(L-R: MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft and Gentle, Jemma Kidd Dewy Glow All Over Radiane Cream in Rose Gold, MAC Extra Dimension Mineralize Skinfinish in Whisper of Gilt)
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I've just bought NARS Miss Liberty highlighter (thank you, ASOS 24% off discount code) and am wearing it for the first time today. I'm also a bit of a highlighter fiend but ooooohmy Miss Liberty is something special. Definitely worth a swatch xx
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ReplyDeleteA stationery vlog would probably be A+, although I doubt anyone other than me and about 5 other people would watch it...
ReplyDeleteNope I'd love to read it too (also a stationary AND makeup nerd)!
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DeleteI would love to read it too! I am a stationery obsessed, it would make me very happy!
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ReplyDeleteAlbatros is gorgeous! Might treat myself.
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Oh I've just seen m'name! haha ;)
ReplyDeleteI got Albatross on Thursday, I'm yet to try it though... I'm waiting 'til Monday when *wait for it* I've got that other albatross off around my neck! (oh the hilarity)
I've searched high and low for the no7 highlighter but no luck, booo. And I've heard good things about the Jemma Kidd one too actually.. I think that'll be my treat next month. I'm so good to me. haha xxx
Damn, they all look so beautiful, it doesn't help with my desire to spend obscene amounts of money on several highlighters as a reward for my revision efforts!
ReplyDeleteI'm swaying slightly more towards the Jemma Kidd one though...
I'm so rubbish at making decisions, I want them all!
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I've only recently started using highlighter and I can't believe I've waited this long!
ReplyDeleteThe MAC MSF in soft and gentle looks gorgeous! I may have to go and try this out for myself :)
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MAC Whisper of guilt looks so beautiful on the pan and in the swatch, so tempted to splash out! xx
ReplyDeleteI've yet to get into powder highlighters, still a bit obsessed with the liquid formulas as I find they just blend so beautifully.
ReplyDeleteBut the MAC skinfinishes are very tempting!
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I think i need the Rose Gold Jemma Kidd one, it is gorgeous (and maybe that Mac cream colour base too..)!
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They are totally all different, anyone can see that! RIGHT? Haha I realllllly like the Jemma Kidd! xx
ReplyDeleteI really want to invest in a decent highlighter, thanks for giving me some inspirtation!
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I love Whisper of Gilt, I want to try Jemma Kidd too though! xx
ReplyDeleteBrilliant selection of highlighters! Got my eye on the No.7 one! :)
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Rahhh I really want Albatross!
ReplyDeleteI've been dying for one of the Jemma Kidd Dewy Glow highlighters for ages. I was nervous the Rose Gold would be a bit too dark, thank you for swatching!
ReplyDeleteAnd I certainly wouldn't be opposed to pastel Japanese highlighters! Apart from being a makeup geek I'm a writing implement/stationary geek as well ;)
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i really really want to try a jemma kidd highlighter because i love her products so much! and woweee the no7 one looks lovely too!
ReplyDeletegreat post - i love hightlighters!
ReplyDeleteI've been after the no7 one for a while now! Looks lovely x
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They all lovely and as you said they're all quite different ! xx
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All of these look so beautiful, really want to try one from Jemma Kidd! x
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ReplyDeleteThank you so much for doing a post with all the swatches. I'm currently trying to find the perfect highlighter and its all a bit confusing and shimmery. I would've loved to get the MAC Extra Dimension MIneralize SkinFinish but I think its sold out everywhere :(
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What brush shall I use with highlighter? I have MAC'S Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft And Gentle and when I apply it it sort of applies badly, like chunks of glitter and I think it's the brush I use.. :/ :)
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