Milani Afterglow & Dayglow Strobelight Instant Glow Powders Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Christine — Tue, 16 May 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Afterglow

Milani Afterglow Strobelight Instant Glow Powder ($10.00 for 0.30 oz.) is a very light peach with warm undertones and a pearly sheen. It had opaque pigmentation in a single layer, but if I used a lighter touch, I was able to get sheerer coverage that applied and blended out well. It was also forgiving enough that I could diffuse and buff out the highlighter if I felt like I applied more than I needed (or wanted). The consistency was soft enough that it was easy to pick up the product onto my brush while being firm enough that there was no powderiness in the pan. It was blendable and did not appear dry or chalky on the skin. There was a moderate sheen on the skin at medium or greater coverage that did not accentuate my skin’s texture. The highlighter stayed on well for eight hours on my skin.

The formula is powder highlighter that’s supposed to have a “radiant finish” and is available in seven shades (you can view swatches of all shades here). The consistency was similar to a lot of other “gelee” highlighters: smooth, soft but more firmly pressed (where there was no powderiness but was still pigmented) with semi-opaque to opaque coverage and a frosted to a metallic finish. Some shades emphasized my skin’s natural texture slightly when worn heavily. This formula will be most suitable for someone who likes an intense, more metallic highlighter and warmer-toned shades.

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

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Viseart Highlight #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
Pat McGrath Lunar Allure (P, $48.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
Dior Holo Pink (001) (DC, $56.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
Cle de Peau Delicate Pink (14) (P, $55.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Glazed (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
MAC Flash and Awe (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
Wet 'n' Wild Blossom Glow (P, $4.99) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
Urban Decay Luminous (P, $30.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
NARS Sunstreak (LE, $30.00) is warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Scrumptious (LE, $8.00) is cooler (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$10.00/0.3 oz. - $33.33 Per Ounce

The formula is powder highlighter that’s supposed to have a “radiant finish” and is available in seven shades. The consistency was similar to a lot of other “gelee” highlighters: smooth, soft but more firmly pressed (where there was no powderiness but was still pigmented) with semi-opaque to opaque coverage and a frosted to a metallic finish. Some shades emphasized my skin’s natural texture slightly when worn heavily. This formula will be most suitable for someone who likes an intense, more metallic highlighter and warmer-toned shades.

Browse all of our Milani Strobelight Instant Glow Powder swatches.

Ingredients

Mica (Ci 77019), Magnesium Stearate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Silica, Talc, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dehydroacetic Acid. +/- May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850).

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Afterglow

PPermanent. $10.00.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

97%

Total

Dayglow

Milani Dayglow Strobelight Instant Glow Powder ($10.00 for 0.30 oz.) is a light-medium, peachy gold with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had good pigmentation that applied evenly to bare skin, blended out easily, and did not emphasize my skin’s natural texture. The consistency was soft without being powdery, smooth, and diffused as I applied it in a way that made application effortless. It wore well for eight hours on me before fading.

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

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Smashbox Crank It Up Pearl (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Norman Parkinson (LE, $32.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Smashbox Shimmer (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
Kosas Velvet Melon (High Intensity) (Highlighter) (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
MAC Highlighter (LE, $34.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
ColourPop On the Cusp (LE, $10.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
ColourPop Morning After (PiP, $12.00) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Highly Waisted (P, $10.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Nudegasm (Super Glow) (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
bareMinerals The Premiere (LE, $26.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).

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Formula Overview

$10.00/0.3 oz. - $33.33 Per Ounce

Browse all of our Milani Strobelight Instant Glow Powder swatches.

Ingredients

Dayglow

PPermanent. $10.00.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

97%

Total

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Milani Dayglow Strobelight Instant Glow Powder

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Milani Dayglow Strobelight Instant Glow Powder

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Milani Afterglow & Dayglow Strobelight Instant Glow Powders Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Afterglow

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

Ingredients

Afterglow

PPermanent. $10.00.

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Dayglow

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

Ingredients

Dayglow

PPermanent. $10.00.

Quick Shop: Ulta, Milani, Walmart, Target