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Makeup Revolution Golden Lights Vivid Baked Highlighter Powder Review, Photos, Swatches

Makeup Revolution Golden Lights Vivid Baked Highlighter Powder
Makeup Revolution Golden Lights Vivid Baked Highlighter Powder

Makeup Revolution Golden Lights Vivid Baked Highlighter Powder ($6.00 for 0.26 oz.) is a white gold with strong, yellow-gold shimmer. Moira Sweet Champagne (P, $14.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Makeup Revolution Holographic Lights (P, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar). Huda Beauty Santorini (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). Coloured Raine No Flash Needed (P, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Fenty Beauty Sidechick (P, $28.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). LORAC Star Reader (LE, $23.00) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Extra (LE, $12.00) is warmer (95% similar). Give Me Glow Halo (P, $17.25) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar). NARS Albatross (P, $38.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Sephora Stardust (01) (P, $14.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). J. Cat Beauty White Goddess (-, $9.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Winter Bloom (LE, $4.99) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar). Becca Pearl Flashes Gold (LE, $34.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Anastasia Helia (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Anastasia Marshmallow (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Becca Citrine (LE, $38.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Too Faced Rainbow Strobe (LE, $30.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Gold FX (LE, $31.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Jelly Roll (PiP, $10.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Burberry Metallic Pearl No. 1 (LE, $35.00) is less shimmery, less pigmented (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

The formula is supposed to give “natural looking color” with buildable coverage that wears “all day.” It has a stronger, more dramatic golden sheen compared to some versions of this shade (probably the most well-known is NARS’ Albatross) that pulls yellower on me rather than white, which should make it more versatile for a greater number of skin tones. However, the white base is visible and almost appears grayish against my warmer skin tone, which may or may not be something that you’re looking for. The shimmer gives a noticeable sheen and glow to the skin, not quite metallic or frosted, but it is a medium-level highlighter overall. The texture was blendable but felt a little soft, powdery, and a smidgen dry in the pan, but I didn’t find it looked that way on the skin. On me, the highlighter lasted just over six and a half hours.

Golden Lights

PPermanent. $6.00.
B
B
8.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
8
Texture
7
Longevity
5
Application
86%
Total

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Makeup Revolution Golden Lights Vivid Baked Highlighter Powder
Makeup Revolution Golden Lights Vivid Baked Highlighter Powder

Makeup Revolution Golden Lights Vivid Baked Highlighter Powder
Makeup Revolution Golden Lights Vivid Baked Highlighter Powder

Makeup Revolution Golden Lights Vivid Baked Highlighter Powder
Makeup Revolution Golden Lights Vivid Baked Highlighter Powder

Makeup Revolution Golden Lights Vivid Baked Highlighter Powder
Makeup Revolution Golden Lights Vivid Baked Highlighter Powder

Makeup Revolution Golden Lights Vivid Baked Highlighter Powder
Makeup Revolution Golden Lights Vivid Baked Highlighter Powder

Makeup Revolution Golden Lights Vivid Baked Highlighter Powder
Makeup Revolution Golden Lights Vivid Baked Highlighter Powder

Makeup Look
On face:
  • Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Foundation
  • Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder
On eyes:
  • MAC Sun's Out
  • Buns Out Eyeshadow
  • MAC Chartreuse Pigment
  • MAC Atlantic Blue Eyeshadow
  • Sephora Fairytale Eyeliner
On lips:
  • MAC Bubble Butt Lipglass

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Katherine T. Avatar

Oh wow, I was expecting this to swatch white, like Becca Pearl, but that yellow shimmer is pretty, but yes, I can see that white base and it worries me

Amanda Avatar

I want this even though I already have 14 different highlighters! I tried to do a decluttering of them but couldn’t let anything go. I use them all and they are all different. Its so beautiful and $6 isn’t much so I may pick it up. I think the yellow would look good on my light skin with yellow undertones.

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