Anastasia Ultimate Glow Glow Kit ($45.00 for 0.96 oz.) includes six highlighters in a gold-hued theme. This palette is going to be best suited for someone who likes more over-the-top highlighters that run glittery, sparkling, and/or metallic and doesn’t mind if the texture of their skin is emphasized by their highlighter. The formula on some of the highlighters is rather dense, so airier, fluffier brushes did not work well with it–I felt like a denser or even a flat, synthetic brush worked better to get both color and shimmer out of the product. The more feathery brushes I tried tended to grab more of the sparkle and frost content than color, which resulted in a more uneven application.

Snow is a bright white with a metallic sheen and subtle, warmer undertones. It had mostly opaque color payoff with a soft, smooth consistency that was lightly creamy and not too dense in the pan. It lasted for seven and a half hours on me and did not emphasize pores or my skin’s natural texture. Cover FX Prism (LE, $34.00) is cooler (95% similar). NYX Ice Queen (P, $5.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Burberry No. 01 White (LE, $68.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Anastasia Forever Lit (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (95% similar). Becca Icicle (LE, $38.00) is cooler (95% similar). Ciate Rainbow (P, $32.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Makeup Revolution Liquid Luminous Luna (P, $9.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Anastasia Luna (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). Dior Strobe White (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Deluxe Edition #18 (LE, ) is brighter (90% similar). Catrice Icy Glaze (P, $6.99) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Give Me Glow Snowflake (P, $17.25) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Makeup Geek Moon Phase (P, $20.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Clionadh Luna (P, $12.50) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Glow Watcher (LE, $4.99) is warmer (90% similar). Tarte Worthy (LE, $29.00) is darker (90% similar). NYX Twilight Tint (P, $7.99) is darker (90% similar). Coloured Raine Prove My Loyalty (Highlighter) (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Barely Dressed (LE, $34.00) is warmer (90% similar). Tarte Champagne Pink (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

White Sand is a bright, light-medium yellow gold with warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. The consistency was dense, more cream-like than powder-like, with opaque color coverage. The texture did not work as well with most highlighter brushes, as they were too feathery and did not have enough bulk or firmness to them to pick up the color. I had better luck with synthetic brushes as Elle as denser blush brushes. This blended out well on the skin, and as I blended it out, it did not seem to emphasize my skin’s natural texture. It wore well for eight hours on me before fading. Huda Beauty Fiji (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Anastasia Butterscotch (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC Dazzlegold (LE, $34.00) is warmer (95% similar). Huda Beauty Azores (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Tarte Authentic (LE, $28.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Makeup Revolution Golden Kiss (P, $9.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Get It Glowin' (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (90% similar). ColourPop Thimble (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Tarte Goddess Glow (LE, $35.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Hourglass Champagne Strobe Light (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Coloured Raine Selfie (P, $25.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Gold Coasting (LE, ) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Anastasia Dripping in Gold (P, $34.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Ciate Starburst (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, more muted (90% similar). Dior Strobe Gold (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Party (LE, $46.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Becca Moonstone (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Drop a Pin (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Viseart Ablaze (Highlight) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, more muted (90% similar). Hourglass Gold Flash (P, $42.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Golden Dawn is a medium gold with warmer undertones and a sparkly, metallic finish. The texture was denser, somewhat creamy, but it had a more noticeable sparkle to it, which gave it a drier feel. I felt like some of the shimmer loosened away from the base color, and this was a shade that I found a dense blush brush was what worked best for applying. When I used a tapered highlighting brush, I got a few stray sparkles but little color payoff. The color wore well for eight hours, but there was some emphasis of pores due to the chunkier frost/sparkle in it. Urban Decay Uni-mind (LE, $26.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar). ColourPop Fairest of All (LE, $10.00) is lighter (95% similar). Sydney Grace Duchess (P, $9.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Physicians Formula Brazilian Glow (P, $14.99) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Becca Prosecco Pop (P, $38.00) is lighter (90% similar). Natasha Denona Bronze (03) (P, $38.00) is lighter (90% similar). Sydney Grace Making Jam (LE, $8.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Natasha Denona Glow Gold (Left) (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Becca Champagne Gold (LE, $38.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Dior Warm Gold (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Flicker (Top) (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Anastasia Sunray (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Guerlain Electric Look #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Zoeva Unbelievable (P, $26.00) is cooler (90% similar). Dior Midnight Wish (LE, $45.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Gold Me Closer (LE, $42.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Gold (LE, $46.00) is lighter (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Party (LE, $46.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Becca Gold Lava (LE, $38.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Trophy Wife (P, $36.00) is darker (95% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Sunray is a medium-dark, bronzy gold with warm undertones and copper sparkle over a metallic finish. It had more noticeable sparkles that lifted away from the base color, especially as I blended it on the skin, so it did not translate onto the skin overall. (This may be a good thing if you do not like noticeable glitter!) It had a stronger sheen, which emphasized my pores slightly, but it seemed to dissipate as I blended and buffed the color onto my cheeks. The texture was smooth, dense, and creamy-like to the touch. On me, the highlighter started to fade after eight hours of wear. MAC Hot and Heavy (LE, $34.00) is lighter (95% similar). Laura Mercier Addiction (P, $45.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Essence Be My Sunlight (P, $4.49) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar). Looxi Beauty Luxe (P, $7.50) is lighter (95% similar). Anastasia Dripping in Gold (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Guerlain Electric Look #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Dior Midnight Wish (LE, $45.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar). Makeup Geek Nightlight (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Too Faced You Light Up My Life (P, $30.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Fairest of All (LE, $10.00) is lighter (90% similar). OFRA Rodeo Drive (P, $29.00) is lighter (90% similar). L'Oreal Golden (P, $12.99) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Apricot in the Act (Highlighter) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Mouche de Beaute Illuminating Powder (LE, $80.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). ColourPop Frosted (LE, $10.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Fenty Beauty 24Kray (P, $28.00)(90% similar). ColourPop Boomin' (LE, $7.00) is darker (90% similar). Dior Warm Gold (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Looxi Beauty Centerfold (P, $7.50) is more muted (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Gold Bullion (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Amber Gold is a muted, medium-dark rosy copper with a lot of warm rose and yellow gold sparkle and shimmer. The texture of the powder was very dense, and it really required firm pressure and a dense brush to get payoff out of it; the problem was less that it was firm so much as it was just like a very dense cream. It’s the type of texture that seems to work well for intensely pigmented eyeshadows, but it is too dense to get that same level of coverage when using with traditional cheek and face brushes. As I blended this shade out, the color pulled apart more and looked a little patchy. This shade wore well for seven and a half hours. Laura Mercier Indiscretion (P, $45.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Moira Rose Petals (P, $14.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Laura Mercier Inspiration (P, $45.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Pat McGrath Bronze Mirage (P, $48.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Rhaegal (LE, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Might Be (P, $10.00) is darker (90% similar). OFRA Blissful (P, $29.00) is cooler (90% similar). Dior Bronze Glow (004) (P, $50.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Dior Golden Bronze (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Burberry No. 04 Rose Gold (P, $68.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Whipped (LE, $8.00) is cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Glint (-, ) is lighter (90% similar). Westman Atelier Peau de Peche (P, $75.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Flesh Beauty Promise (P, $28.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Morphe Boom (P, $14.00) is cooler (90% similar). Estee Lauder Mirage (LE, $47.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). NARS Orgasm Fever (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Afternoon Glow (P, $48.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). NARS Orgasm (P, $28.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Lancome Rose Twinkle #2 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Hot Sand is a slightly muted, medium-dark coppery brown with warm, orange undertones and copper sparkle over a metallic finish. This shade was similar in texture to Amber Gold: very dense, cream-like, and smooth to the touch, but it was difficult to get good pigmentation and even coverage using most cheek brushes. I liked applying this with fingertips the best, actually, as it gave me better coverage and a smoother finish. The product didn’t diffuse well with a brush, as it had a tendency to stick strongly where it first landed and did not want to move from there. I was able to wear this shade for eight hours. JD Glow Gabrielle (P, $16.50) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). MAC My Mimi (LE, $45.50) is lighter (95% similar). Fenty Beauty Cognac Candy (LE, $38.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Dew Drop (P, $7.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Anastasia Mimosa (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Makeup by Mario Bronze (P, $28.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). MAC Touch My Body (LE, $39.50) is less shimmery, less pigmented (90% similar). ColourPop Parasol (LE, $10.00) is lighter (90% similar). Anastasia Sunset Aura (P, $25.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Becca Bronzed Amber (LE, $38.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Anastasia Golden Bronze (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Haus Labs Raw Amber (P, $40.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). OFRA Blind the Haters (P, $29.00) is cooler (90% similar). Viseart Highlight #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Sydney Grace Bronzed Radiance (P, $8.00) is cooler (90% similar). Sydney Grace Sequoia (LE, $9.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Looxi Beauty Divine (P, $7.50) is lighter (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics Nova (P, $39.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Anastasia Desert (P, $22.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Becca Blushed Copper (LE, $38.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Anastasia Ultimate Glow Glow Kit

Anastasia Ultimate Glow Glow Kit

Anastasia Ultimate Glow Glow Kit

Anastasia Ultimate Glow Glow Kit

Anastasia Ultimate Glow Glow Kit

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Anastasia Hot Sand Highlight Powder

Anastasia Hot Sand Highlight Powder

Anastasia Hot Sand Highlight Powder