Sephora Light Beam (02) Microsmooth Baked Luminizer ($14.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a very light beige with subtle, warmer undertones and a soft shimmer. Hourglass Incandescent Strobe Light (P, $40.00) is more shimmery, more pigmented (95% similar). Too Faced Pop of Light (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Dior Luxurious Beige (LE, $82.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Too Chic (LE, $22.00) is more pigmented (90% similar). Cle de Peau Almond (16) (P, $55.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Mystery Princess (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Urban Decay Luminous (P, $30.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Makeup Revolution Radiant Lights (P, $6.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Laura Mercier Highlight 01 (P, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Catrice Champagne Campaign (P, $5.99) is more shimmery (90% similar). YSL Golden Contouring Highlight (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Dior Cosmopolite (LE, $45.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Candlelight (P, $44.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Becca Moonstone (P, $41.00) is warmer (90% similar). NARS Debbie Harry Highlighter (LE, $30.00) is cooler (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

The formula is supposed to give a “natural, seamless luminescence” to the skin with “natural-looking color.” The texture was smooth, firmer, and had no powder kick-up like Stardust, but it had less color payoff, too. This shade had medium coverage, and on my skin tone, it didn’t impart noticeable color and lightened the area I applied it slightly. When applied, it gave the skin a luminous glow that did not emphasize pores, and I think it is hard to overdo. On my normal-to-dry skin, it lasted for seven and a half hours before fading noticeably. This is going to be ideal for someone who is very fair to light-medium in complexion and likes a subtle, but noticeable, highlight.

Sephora Light Beam Microsmooth Baked Luminizer

Sephora Light Beam Microsmooth Baked Luminizer

Sephora Light Beam Microsmooth Baked Luminizer

Sephora Light Beam Microsmooth Baked Luminizer

Sephora Light Beam Microsmooth Baked Luminizer

Sephora Light Beam Microsmooth Baked Luminizer