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Becca Smoky Quartz Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Review, Photos, Swatches

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Becca Smoky Quartz Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Smoky Quartz Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Smoky Quartz Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Smoky Quartz Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Smoky Quartz Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Smoky Quartz Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Smoky Quartz Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Smoky Quartz Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Smoky Quartz Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Smoky Quartz Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Smoky Quartz Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Smoky Quartz Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Smoky Quartz Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Smoky Quartz Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Smoky Quartz Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Smoky Quartz Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Smoky Quartz Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Smoky Quartz Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Smoky Quartz Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Smoky Quartz Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Smoky Quartz Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Smoky Quartz Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Smoky Quartz Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Smoky Quartz Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Smoky Quartz Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Smoky Quartz Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
Becca Smoky Quartz Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed

Smoky Quartz

Becca Smoky Quartz Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed ($38.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a muted, medium, rosy copper with warm undertones and a luminous sheen. It seemed less metallic compared to other highlighters in the range, which may or may not be your cup of tea. It yielded a strong, noticeable glow on the skin that didn’t accentuate my natural skin texture but was still a stronger highlight. On my complexion, there was some warmth (without being orange-based) and color, so I would expect it to be more of a highlighting bronzer or blush on very fair skin tones and more of a sheen on deeper skin tones. The consistency was soft, smooth, and blendable without being dusty in the pan. The pigmentation was opaque and appeared a bit darker swatched and applied than it did in the pan. It wore well for eight hours on me before fading slightly.

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

Mica, Talc, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isostearyl Alcohol, Petrolatum, Silica, Boron Nitride, Nylon-12, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Magnesium Stearate, Polyethylene, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Paraffin, Cera Microcristallina (Microcrystalline Wax/Cire Microcristalline), Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Acrylates Copolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Potassium Sorbate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Tin Oxide. May Contain/Peut Contenir [+/-]: CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77491/77492/77499 (Iron Oxides), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet), CI 75470 (Carmine).

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:
  • Guerlain Lingerie Peau Foundation
  • Becca Smoky Quartz Shimmering Skin Perfector
On eyes:
  • Too Faced Just Peachy Mattes Eyeshadow Palette
  • Urban Decay Scorch Eyeliner
On lips:
  • Urban Decay Asphyxia Lipstick

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Helene Avatar

It looks very pretty on you, I think.
I’m set when it comes to highlighters, though I lust for some, still. I’m going to pass on this one. If it hadn’t been LE I migh have bought it later, like the one from yesterday, but there are so many permanent lovely ones that I’ll personally not regret passing on a few LE’s

Alison Avatar

I ordered this shade a few days ago, before I could find any reviews on it. Becca advertised this as “cool, rosey pink” and “mauvey”, so I’m a little disappointed to see that it looks warmer and more copper. I know different complexions bring out different undertones, so I’m interested to see how it’ll look on me!

Alison Avatar

I received it today and it’s definitely lovely! Appears a bit cooler toned and more pink on my skin than it does in the swatch photos. It might be a touch too dark for me to use as a highlight in the winter, but we’ll see!

kjh Avatar

This is superb; apologies to Mac. Got CP might be, esp to avoid Modern Mercury and surprises like this beauty. But smoky quartz is SO pretty, and looks as if it will do nicely by all skintones, also vary quite a bit, with all skintones. Very nice. Becca has this type of product nailed beautifully.

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