Highlights are Fun! | TheBalm Mary-Lou-Manizer
I have always been a big fan of a matte finish, and putting a highlighter on my face makes me look shiny and oily. I never thought I will purchase my own highlighter.
But then, something got into me and I decided to try the dewy look. I have read that it makes the face look younger and healthier. A matte finish makes it more obvious that you are wearing makeup, and I don’t want that now. 🙂
So, I started buying face makeup – like foundation and BB creams that have dewy finishes. I want to experience the “glow” they will bring to my face. The first product I purchased was the L’Oreal Paris Lucent Magique BB Skin Illuminating BB Cream. I don’t have a review or demo of it yet, but I must say, I like it! I also bought the L’Oreal Lucent Magique Light Infusing Foundation because of a lot of good reviews about it.
So back to my real post… I bought the TheBalm Mary-Lou-Manizer from Stuff in Style, my trusted seller from way back Multiply days. I like it because it is multi-purpose. It can be used as a highlighter, shimmer, and eyeshadow! It also has a lot of products in it, 8.5g to be exact.
I have already used it for some time now, that is why the surface is no longer smooth. 😀
You see, it is as big as my palm! So worth it!
Swatched!
As you can see, it is not glittery, but rather, shimmery. It is so smooth, and pigmented. A little goes a long way!
Before and After
They say highlighters can make your pores look more visible, so watch out for that. I have been a fan of this highlighter since I bought it. I always bring it with me. 😛 I love how it makes my face glow without looking like a disco ball.
Convinced?
Let me know if you have tried or liked this product.
Until my next post!
Stay Gorgeous!
7 Comments
jinelleloves
This is absolutely one of the best highlighters on the market. I don’t think it gets as much attention that it deserves. I would pick this over MAC soft and gentle anyday.
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Juvy
I can’t compare but I sure am very satisfied with this. 🙂
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Kaycee
This is my favorite highlighter of all time, which reminds me. Your post reminded me to buy a new pan again! ( I hit it the first time!)
Marielle
I’m researching on this right now. It looks to have a similar visual effect (subtle gold sheen) as Benefit’s Watt’s Up. I really want the latter, especially after having tried their sample sized one, but PHP 1,600. Yikes. This is looking more accessible right about now. I don’t mind a powder formula over a stick.
Also, big fan of the simulated dewy look. But I’m combination, so I hate my nose after four hours. I prefer to keep it matte and just fake it with a highlighter. :))
Juvy
You won’t regret getting this! I have used it a lot but never hit pan, plus you can use it as eyeshadow too! 🙂