Makeup Geek Moon Phase Highlighter Review, Photos, Swatches

Christine — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 14:00:00 +0000

Moon Phase

Makeup Geek Moon Phase Highlighter ($20.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a very light, iridescent white that had shimmer that shifted from a bluish aqua to an icy lavender. The shift was strong enough to be noticeable on the skin, but it was more apparent when I wasn’t looking straight-on (it looked whiter and lighter at that angle).

According to Makeup Geek, the formula is supposed to be “super-smooth” and “incredibly pigmented.” The powder had a soft, smooth, and blendable texture that was soft without being too dusty or loose in the pan, but it wasn’t difficult to pickup product with a highlighting brush either. It had rich, opaque color coverage, but the texture was forgiving enough that I could easily sheer it out (or just use less) to get a less intense highlight. I did find that even a light application was still a moderate sheen, so the finish makes this product more suitable for someone who likes a noticeable highlight. I could see this one working well over lavender and plum blushes to give them an even cooler tint. On my skin, it wore well for eight hours before fading.

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

Top Dupes

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Cover FX Prism (LE, $34.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
NYX Frostbite (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
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Cover FX Halo (P, $28.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Urban Decay Skywalk (P, $28.00) is less shimmery, less pigmented (95% similar).
Anastasia Forever Lit (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
NYX Twilight Tint (P, $7.99) is more muted, warmer (95% similar).
Sugarpill Ice Angel (PiP, $13.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Crushed Indigo (Left) (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
Smashbox Cosmic (LE, ) is cooler, lower quality (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$20.00/0.25 oz. - $80.00 Per Ounce

According to Makeup Geek, the formula is supposed to be “super-smooth” and “incredibly pigmented.” The majority of the range is beautifully done with smooth, slightly denser textures that are blendable and easy to work with. They have good pigmentation, though some shades are more buildable than "incredibly pigmented." Most shades lasted between eight and nine hours on me.

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Ingredients

Triethylhexanoin, Magnesium Myristate, Silica, Boron Nitride, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin. May Contain: Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Tin Oxide (CI 77861), Iron Oxides (CI 77499, CI 77491, CI 77492), Carmine (CI 75470)

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Looks Using this Product

Moon Phase

PPermanent. $20.00.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Makeup Geek Moon Phase Highlighter

Temptalia

Makeup Geek Moon Phase Highlighter Review, Photos, Swatches

Moon Phase

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

Ingredients

Looks Using this Product

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Moon Phase

PPermanent. $20.00.

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