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Laura Geller Peach Glow Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator Review, Photos, Swatches

Laura Geller Peach Glow Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator
Laura Geller Peach Glow Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator

Laura Geller Peach Glow Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator ($26.00 for 0.16 oz.) is described as a “peachy champagne shimmer.” It’s a light peach with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. Tom Ford Beauty Soleil d'Ambre (Highlighter) (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Winter 2018 (Highlighter) (LE, $60.00) is cooler (90% similar). Chanel Eclat du Desert (LE, $80.00) is cooler (90% similar). Maybelline Molten Rose Gold (P, $9.99) is more shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Goody Two Choux (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). By Terry Light & Tan Vibes #3 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). bareMinerals The Brilliant Sunset (LE, $26.00) is warmer (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Girl Next Door (PiP, $36.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Pat McGrath Sunset Nectar (LE, $48.00) is lighter (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Illuminating Glow (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). bareMinerals The Five Star Treatment (LE, $26.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). NARS Devotee (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Chanel Light (P, $58.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). L'Oreal Rose (P, $12.99) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Tarte Crafty (LE, $29.00) is warmer (90% similar). Tarte Pink Champagne (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Teasecake (P, $10.00) is darker (90% similar). Cle de Peau Delicate Pink (14) (P, $55.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Makeup Revolution Radiant Lights (P, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar). Chanel Coups de Minuit (12) (LE, $45.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

The Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator formula is supposed to give a “translucent wash of luminous color” that can be used all-over or as a highlighter with a powder-cream hybrid texture. Long-time readers will know I have a fondness for this formula, so I was happy to see shade extensions! The biggest “downside” to the formula is that they’re really more pigmented than described, so if you really, really want something barely-there, then I’d say to look elsewhere; otherwise, they’re easy to use as a semi-sheer product or applied at more opaque coverage. To me, the formula would be better described as having medium, buildable coverage. Peach Glow is one of the more metallic, lightly sparkly shades in the range–it did emphasize the texture of my skin slightly when I applied it as I have done with the other three shades in the range. It can be applied without emphasizing pores, but it’s not as foolproof as the other shades. That being said, on my skin tone, it looks almost the same as Charming Pink (I triple-checked photos, because they were so similar) as they’re both light and slightly warm (which makes it worth pointing out that the range could really use medium-to-dark options for darker complexions). The texture was soft, blendable, and a smidgen dry. This shade lasted for eight hours on me.

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Laura Geller Peach Glow Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator
Laura Geller Peach Glow Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator

Laura Geller Peach Glow Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator
Laura Geller Peach Glow Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator

Laura Geller Peach Glow Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator
Laura Geller Peach Glow Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator

Laura Geller Peach Glow Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator
Laura Geller Peach Glow Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator

Laura Geller Peach Glow Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator
Laura Geller Peach Glow Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator

Laura Geller Peach Glow Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator
Laura Geller Peach Glow Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator

Laura Geller Peach Glow Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator
Laura Geller Peach Glow Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator

Makeup Look
On face:
  • Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Foundation
  • Guerlain Les Voilettes Loose Setting Powder
On eyes:
  • MAC Nano-Nude Eyeshadow Quad
  • Sephora Tiramisu Eyeliner
On lips
  • MAC Cybernaut Mineralize Rich Lipstick

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Christina Avatar

These are so pretty on you! I’ve never tried one of Laura Gellar’s Gelato Illuminators, but this and the pink one are both pretty to look at and pretty on.

Carolyn Avatar

This peach highlight looks so pretty on you. Your skin looks amazing as it is but this gives you such a beautiful glow and looks really nice with your skin tone.

Susan Dowman Nevling Avatar

I think I’m going to have to try one of these. Probably this one as I have several that are more pink.
I have noticeable pores on my nose so I use either Dr Brandts Pore More primer all over my face or Benefit Porefessional. They both have the advantage of filling fine lines and wrinkles too. Just a thought. It doesn’t require a lot of product.

Silvia Avatar

Normally I don’t like to go overboard with highlighters on my fair skin but I do love peach and this would be perfect for summer. This looks lovely on you!

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