Becca Gold Lava Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Review & Swatches

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Becca Gold Lava Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Gold Lava Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Gold Lava Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Gold Lava Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Gold Lava Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Gold Lava Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Gold Lava Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Gold Lava Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Gold Lava Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Gold Lava Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Gold Lava Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Gold Lava Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Gold Lava Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Gold Lava Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Gold Lava Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Gold Lava Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Gold Lava Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Gold Lava Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Gold Lava Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Gold Lava Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Gold Lava Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Gold Lava Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Gold Lava Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Gold Lava Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Gold Lava Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Gold Lava Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Gold Lava Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Gold Lava Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Gold Lava Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Gold Lava Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Gold Lava Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Gold Lava Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Gold Lava Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed

Gold Lava

Becca Gold Lava Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed ($38.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a pure, yellow gold with a strong, metallic finish paired with a dusting of larger, pink flecks of sparkle. Unlike the typical gold highlighter that is often more peach- or orange-leaning, this ran much more yellow-based. That being said, Becca itself has released yellow-toned gold highlighters in the past, and it’s that pink sparkle that makes this particular shade a little different but the difference applied will be less and less as sheerer coverage levels. The consistency was smooth, blendable, and easy to work with, while the highlighter yielded opaque color payoff in a single layer that was easy to sheer out for softer coverage if preferred. It applied well to bare skin and didn’t emphasize my skin’s natural texture while still giving me a luminous sheen. It wore well for eight and a half hours on me before fading a bit.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Formula Overview

$38.00/0.25 oz. - $152.00 Per Ounce

The Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed formula is described as having an "ultra-reflective shine" with a "creamy" texture that "applies seamlessly." In general, the texture of the highlighters is incredibly smooth, silky, and finely-milled with frosted to metallic finishes and the occasional more sparkly finish.

They tend to have a high-shine, more metallic finish and are a stronger highlighter, so they are going to be best suited to someone who likes an obvious highlight over a very subtle one. That being said, with a fan brush and a deft hand, one could certainly achieve a subtler, all-over luminosity as well, but if one takes a typical, tapered highlighting brush, there will be quite a bit of pigment and highlight on the skin.

I find that some shades can emphasize the look of pores slightly to moderately, depending on application. They tend to last between eight to nine hours on me.

Browse all of our Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed swatches.

Ingredients

Talc, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isostearyl Alcohol, Petrolatum, Silica, Boron Nitride, Nylon-12, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Paraffin, Microcrystalline Wax, Tin Oxide, Polyethylene, Magnesium Stearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Acrylates Copolymer, Tetrasodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Sorbate. May Contain (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Mica, Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Carmine (Ci 75470), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288), Chromium Hydroxide Green (Ci 77289), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Aluminum Powder (Ci 77000), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Bronze Powder (Ci 77400), Red 40 Lake (Ci 16035).

Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.

Makeup Look
On face:
  • Too Faced Born This Way Foundation
  • Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder
On eyes:
  • ColourPop It's a Princess Thing Eyeshadow Palette
  • Urban Decay Overdrive 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil
On lips:
  • ColourPop Bibbidi Ultra Glossy Lip

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Susan Nevling Avatar

While I love BECCA’s highlighters, I’m not sure that color would work with my coloring. Although I use highlighters whenever I wear makeup, I have had a deluxe sample of champagne that is barely gone. It’s the only color I use! I donated all my other highlighters to daughter and grands. The only other one I keep is a Laura Mercier in a warm whitish color.

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