Maybelline Knockout MasterChrome Metallic Highlighter Review & Swatches
Knockout
Maybelline Knockout MasterChrome Metallic Highlighter ($9.99 for 0.24 oz.) is a cooler, medium-pink base with a strong dose of gold shimmer. The effect of the warmer shimmer against the cooler base color made it appear like a two-in-one product when applied, as if I had applied a blush and then added highlighter on top. It was intensely pigmented where a little went a long way, and I’d recommend using a lighter hand to pick up product as the powder was soft enough that over-application could be a concern. The consistency was soft, almost cream-like when applied to my skin, and blended out with ease without emphasizing my skin’s natural texture. It stayed on well for eight and a half hours on me before fading noticeably.
This restocked a week or so ago, but it appears to be gone again–not sure if it’ll be restocked again or if you might have luck finding it in stores. I wish we saw shades like this more often, though–it’s harder to dupe because of the more distinctive, cooler-toned base.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Pat McGrath Divine Rose (P, $48.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Benefit Tickle (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Lightgasm Pop Blush (LE, ) is less shimmery, less pigmented, cooler (90% similar).
- Becca Lilac Geode (LE, $38.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Clionadh Clionadh (Light) (P, $12.50) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Sol Body Catwalk (LE, $12.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Anastasia Sassy Grape (LE, ) is cooler (85% similar).
- Clionadh Clionadh (Dark) (P, $12.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Give Me Glow Play Mate (P, $17.25) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Angel Food (DC, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$9.99/0.24 oz. - $41.63 Per Ounce
It’s supposed to have a “chrome effect” that can be applied “lightly for a subtle glow” or built up for a “bold melted metal look.” The texture was soft, smooth, and blendable that was delightfully creamy to the touch, but it was still more loosely pressed (without being powdery), which made it particularly easy to apply with a slew of brushes.
For subtle coverage, I’d recommend a light hand and a tapered highlighting brush or a fan brush with a moderate hand. It had opaque coverage–not buildable as described, which was really the only downside to the product–that applied evenly to bare skin and blended out with little effort. The shades typically wore for around eight hours on me.
Browse all of our Maybelline MasterChrome Metallic Highlighter swatches.
Very pretty. I love when drugstore products get high grades!
It’s great when a DS brand delivers something so good at such an affordable price. Looks lovely.
So glad I snatched this when it originally released and I have the Becca dupe as well ???
This is actually really beautiful. I have not heard anything about those. Now I’m going to be on the hunt for it. Thank you
I’m glad I snagged this one before it hit stores. It’s really pretty.
I got this when it was restocked a week ago and this did NOT disappoint. I don’t have any highlighter like this. I think it’s so flattering on tanner and deeper skin tones.
Yep, this one’s definitely a knockout!! So pretty! And great quality for DS too. Reminds me of MAC Beaming Blush
Very pretty! I doubt we’ll get it in NZ but I’ll keep an eye out.
Do you know why it has a Puma logo on the front?
It’s a collab with Puma!
We got it in the OZ, I didn’t pick up as I’m completely tired of highlighters reflecting gold.
My local Ulta has had it in stock for a few weeks now. I was shocked to find it and even more shocked that it’s not hard to find where I live. I love it.
I missed out on this and tried to search for it in store and couldn’t find one! So so sad ?
Wow this looks gorgeous!! I love it so much when drugstore brands come out with these unique colors and also get a very high grade.
This reminds me a bit of the Duo Glow shade in the ND Darya palette. Really pretty!
I thought the same but Pink Champagne is quite a bit darker actually!
I snagged this on their most recent restock . I thought it was overwhelmingly gold . I honestly didn’t see any pink at all. I thought the pic was a little deceptive. After reading your review I’ll try it again tomorrow.