Tarte Skin Twinkle Vol. 2 Highlighting Palette Review, Photos, Swatches
Skin Twinkle Vol. 2
Tarte Skin Twinkle Vol. 2 Highlighting Palette ($42.00 for 0.70 oz.) is a slim, rectangular compact that contains four highlighters from white gold to medium bronze. It is a follow-up to last spring’s Skin Twinkle palette, and it is definitely much improved, because it did not contain a “universal matte sand” shade for brightening the under eye (which was definitely not universal), and that particular shade actually had a more papery, dry texture that was strange. This year’s palette was more consistent, and all four shades are highlighters, so it’s a bit more fitting for more skin tones as a result. The brand also increased the value/amount in the palette to 0.70 oz., compared to last year’s which only contained 0.49 oz. (and they are the same price).
If you aren’t already inundated with highlighters, it’s a nice set. All four shades were very dupable, though, so for those who already have a few go-to highlighters, definitely check your stash for redundancy. For the most part, they’re soft, smooth, blendable, and definitely yield a glow (rather high-shine than “natural” based on their marketing) with good pigmentation and eight-hour wear.
Ingredients
sunlight and moonlight ingredients: Mica, dimethicone, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, isoeicosane, polyethylene, isostearyl alcohol, polyisobutene, polysilicone-11, dimethiconol, trimethylsiloxysilicate, polypropylsilsesquioxane, caprylyl glycol, phenoxyethanol, silica, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, hexylene glycol, algae extract, gardenia tahitensis flower extract, tocopherol, tin oxide, laureth-4. (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), iron oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492). filtered light ingredients: Mica, dimethicone, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, isoeicosane, polyethylene, isostearyl alcohol, polyisobutene, polysilicone-11, dimethiconol, trimethylsiloxysilicate, polypropylsilsesquioxane, caprylyl glycol, phenoxyethanol, silica, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, hexylene glycol, algae extract, gardenia tahitensis flower extract, tocopherol, tin oxide, laureth-4. (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), iron oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Skin Twinkle Vol. 2
LELimited Edition. $42.00.
Daylight
Daylight is a light, yellow gold with warm undertones and a frosted sheen. It had good color coverage paired with a smooth, blendable texture that was soft to the touch but did not feel powdery or dusty. This shade applied well, didn’t emphasize my skin’s natural texture, and lasted for eight hours on me.
Top Dupes
- Estee Lauder Courreges (LE, $32.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Anastasia Moonstone (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop You're a Trip (LE, $10.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Too Faced Rainbow Strobe (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Star Brite (P, $10.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- OFRA Moondance (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- ILIA Decades (P, $34.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Kaja Gold Drip (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Vieve Bijou (P, $37.50) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Morphe Lit (P, $14.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Ingredients
Mica, talc, zinc stearate, cetearyl isononanoate, dimethicone, boron nitride, sodium dehydroacetate, caprylyl glycol, phenoxyethanol, vanillin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, hexylene glycol, vanilla planifolia fruit extract, kaolin, ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, algae extract, gardenia taitensis flower extract, poloxamer 338, silica, tocopherol, titanium dioxide (CI 77891), iron oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Daylight
LELimited Edition.
Skylight
Skylight is a light gold with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. The texture was soft and blendable with some looseness in the pan, so it did sheer out a bit more on the skin as a result. It had good color payoff and sat well on the skin without emphasizing my pores or my skin’s natural texture while being highly reflective. This shade wore well for eight hours before fading.
Top Dupes
- MAC Let It Rock (LE, $34.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Kevyn Aucoin Ibiza (Left) (PiP, $44.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Chanel Camelia de Plumes (LE, $76.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Extra (LE, $12.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Ur Glowing (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Sin (P, $26.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Maybelline Nikkie Tutorials (LE, $9.99) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- NARS Rivage (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Santorini (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Persona Laguna (P, $24.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Ingredients
Mica, talc, zinc stearate, cetearyl isononanoate, dimethicone, boron nitride, algae extract, caprylic/capric triglyceride, caprylyl glycol, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer, gardenia taitensis flower extract, hexylene glycol, kaolin, phenoxyethanol, poloxamer 338, silica, sodium dehydroacetate, tin oxide, tocopherol, vanilla planifolia fruit extract, vanillin, carmine (CI 75470), titanium dioxide (CI 77891), iron oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Skylight
LELimited Edition.
Spotlight
Spotlight is a medium, yellow gold with warm undertones and a sparkling, pearly sheen. It had semi-sheer, buildable coverage (up to medium) with a soft but dusty texture–a lot of the sparkle seemed to pull away from the base color. This shade looked more subdued as I blended it out compared to other shades. It started to fade after eight hours of wear.
Top Dupes
- Make Up For Ever H106 (P, $23.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Morphe Extra (P, $14.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Illamasqua Rush (P, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Makeup Geek Midnight Sun (P, $20.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Too Faced Pineapple Paradise (Highlighter) (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- NARS Disco Nights (LE, $38.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Cliché (LE, $26.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- NYX Daytime Halo (P, $6.99) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Highlighting Glow (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Makeup Geek Nightlight (LE, $20.00) (95% similar).
Ingredients
Mica, talc, zinc stearate, calcium aluminum borosilicate, cetearyl isononanoate, dimethicone, boron nitride, silica, sodium dehydroacetate, caprylyl glycol, phenoxyethanol, vanillin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, hexylene glycol, tin oxide, vanilla planifolia fruit extract, kaolin, ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, algae extract, gardenia taitensis flower extract, poloxamer 338, tocopherol, carmine (CI 75470), titanium dioxide (CI 77891), iron oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Spotlight
LELimited Edition.
Candlelight
Candlelight is a soft, golden copper with warmer, brown undertones and a metallic finish. The color payoff was great, while the texture was soft, smooth, and blendable without being too firm or too soft in the pan. The highlighter blended out with ease and did not seem to emphasize my skin’s natural texture. I noticed signs of fading after eight hours of wear.
Top Dupes
- Huda Beauty Malibu (LE, ) is less shimmery (100% similar).
- NARS Surreal (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Venusian Nude (LE, $60.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Anastasia Glo Getter (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Becca Rose Gold (P, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine My Day One (Highlighter) (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop A Flutter (PiP, $10.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Freak Like Me (DC, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Anastasia Sunset Aura (P, $25.00) is darker (95% similar).
- bareMinerals Fierce (P, $29.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Ingredients
Mica, talc, zinc stearate, cetearyl isononanoate, dimethicone, calcium aluminum borosilicate, boron nitride, silica, sodium dehydroacetate, caprylyl glycol, phenoxyethanol, vanillin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, hexylene glycol, vanilla planifolia fruit extract, tin oxide, kaolin, ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, algae extract, gardenia taitensis flower extract, poloxamer 338, tocopherol, carmine (CI 75470), titanium dioxide (CI 77891), iron oxides (CI 77491, CI 77499), ultramarines (CI 75470).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
I’m up to my eyeballs in highlighters, but these are really pretty, very wearable looking colors and finish. Glad Tarte redeemed themselves with better colors and more product/value
Haha! So am I, Katherine, so am I. I think I would be even if I did not blog…
This does seem like a nice palette for those who don’t already have ample in their stash. Also, hooray for increased in value/amount!
I’m glad it did well this time around!
Nice palette tho mostly too yellow for me, but I do like Candlelight, such a pretty colour!
They are very warm and gold overall!
I’m in love with this palette – didn’t think I’d be too impressed with a highlighter palette but for once, the colours are actually quite nice!
I’m happy to hear it! 🙂
As I am stocked up on my more “everyday” shades of highlighters, for me this would be redundant. But I definitely agree that this looks like a fantastic deal for those who aren’t yet!
Exactly! Good for someone newer to highlighting 😀
The packaging is pretty. But I don’t really highlight, so it’s an easy pass for me.
Gotcha!
I loved the first palette and I just ordered this one! There is something very special about Tarte highlighters! The formula works really well for my very dry and sensitive skin. I don’t mind the overlap in dupes in regards to shades as I find that the texture of highlighters from various brands tends to differ and give a different effect. I’m also a big fan of the packaging! I find it very visually appealing as well as practical. The first edition of this palette was quite sturdy and great for throwing in your purse or in your luggage for travel! I also love that this palette gives you 4 shades to play with!
I hope you enjoy the new palette! 🙂
Just got mine today! I love it! It smells like cocoa…I’m not sure if that was done on purpose but I like it lol… Reminded me of Too Faced with their Chocolate Soleil Bronzers 😉
Forgot to add:
Thank You, Christine! 🙂 Your blog is my go to source for all makeup stuff! I trust your reviews and your swatches are always on point!
Happy Holidays!!!
I like the ways these look!!! But I most likey will not be getting it!
I’m a highlighter hoe, don’t get me wrong. But I already have like 7? 6? Highlighters. And I need something to REALLY stand out for me to splurge on it!
You definitely can skip this no problem
I have reached my saturation point with highlighters, it seems I have at least one dupe for every one of these shades!
Money saved….;)
Say it isn’t so!
Good for you, though, Karen on knowing your saturation point 😀
So looking forward to your review on the rainforest of the sea Palette vol 2!
Thanks, Sue!
I have a ton of highlighters right now but this looked really pretty to me so I bought it.I haven’t tried it yet I didn’t get the first one but I do have the newer Tarte Pro Glow palette and I like the highlighters in that set so I figured I’d probably like this one too!
I hope you enjoy it, Nika! Keep us posted!
Pretty but I don’t need it! WALK AWAY…
I bet you have dupes!
Gorgeous packaging! This would be a nice basic highlighter palette for someone. It would be nice for travel, too.
The packaging is nice – sleek, a little different, and not bulky!
why isn’t this palette sold at sephora?
You’d have to ask Tarte!
would you say that any of these are comparable to the Gator Wings highlighter in the Grav3yardGirl palette??? because that one is BY FAR my fav highlighter and i haven’t been able to find ANYTHING like it, so i was hoping since this is also by Tarte they would sneak a similar highlight in there??