My Mostly Korean Highlighter Collection

Friday, November 27, 2015
These days I've come to the realization that I will probably never finish any of my makeup before their expiration date and the only time I've seen pan was when my Wet n' Wild trios smashed. To be more mindful of what I currently own, I've decided to sort through my collection. I've decided to take pictures along the way to keep track of everything and to analyze what colours I tend to gravitate towards. 

Today I will be showing you guys my highlighter collection since it's the smallest collection out of all my cosmetics. Highlighters are beautiful but they're also something I always, always forget to use. Almost all of my BB & CC creams have a glow factor to them so adding highlighter on top tends to make me look like a grease ball. 

1. The Face Shop Lovely Me:ex (BR801): This was my very first highlighter and it used to be housed in a very bulky tin case. The Face Shop has repackaged this entire line with a clear, acrylic rectangular cases which are much more storage friendly and easy on the eyes. I believe this is now sold as #1 I Make You Brighter.  It is a beautiful, natural yet visible glowy highlighter that is more visible than the Tony Moly but less shimmery than the rest. It's similar to my skintone so it blends in really well. The texture is buttery soft, similar to how Urban Decay shadows feel. 

2. Urban Decay Flushed Palette (Native): This is very similar to but slightly warmer than The Face Shop BR801. Although I'm not  a big fan of the bronzer and am on the fence about the blush in this palette, the highlighter is definitely a winner. The tone of it is very similar to my skin so when I use it, it's really brings light onto my face without being visible as a product.  

3. Tony Moly Crystal Blusher (#16 Pink Bright): This my most natural highlighter and the only that  is matte.  It's very fine and soft. I've reviewed this product here.

4. Etude House Aloha V-Line Sim Maker (#02 Sun Pink/ Cherry Brown):  Sun Pink is very pretty but the only times I reach for it is when I use Cherry Brown (the contour half).  Etude House has discontinued the Aloha line BUT this product has simply been repackaged. It's now sold as the Face Designing V-Line Slim Maker and is part of their permanent collection. The design on it is not nearly as pretty as the one Aloha but the colours remain the same, Sun Pink and Cherry Brown.  Sun Pink is very pigmented and despite its name, it's got more of cool white than pink tone to it. I've reviewed the product here

5. The Body Shop: This is a shimmery blush that is part of the Leona Lewis Limited Edition 2013 collection. The white colour section is large enough to be used on its own as a highlight. The deer design on it was what made me purchase this product. It reminds me of Forest Spirit in the movie, Princess Mononke. As a highlighter, it's has a very beautiful pinky lilac iridescence to it.  Despite being so beautiful, I rarely use this highlighter as it's very stiff and tends to accentuate my pores.





I'm pretty satisfied with the highlighters in my collection. If I had to choose a favourite, it will probably be The Face Shop BR801 for it's natural colour and buttery soft texture. 

What's your favourite highlighter?

18 comments:

  1. You have a gorgeous collection, all of these look so pretty!

    Paula
    Thirteen Thoughts

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  2. All of them look great, nice collection! :)
    Btw I'm hosting a YSL giveaway over here ;)
    xo, Jessie | Bear and Berries

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    1. Thanks for letting me know. I'll make sure to enter :)

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  3. Thank you so much for this! I was struggling with looking for a natural looking highlighter.
    The one from Tony Moly sounds amazing, I think I'll pick it up tomorrow in store.
    Have you tried the Bright Beam stick from 3CE? x

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    1. I haven't tried the Bright Beam stick from 3CE :/ I heard that Too Cool For School recently came out with a highlighting version of their Artclass by Rodin with three shades of highlight. The Artclass contour was really popular so I think the highlighter will also be nice. You might want to check that out :) I reviewed the contour here: http://chrissiereviews.blogspot.ca/2015/09/review-too-cool-for-school-artclass-by.html

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  4. Such a pretty collection! Totally agreeeeeee, I can't ever hit finish a cheek product. I really enjoy putting on highlighter but forget to as well. I just started using one from ITcosmetics that I really like

    Would love if you check out my blog! :)
    Raincouver Beauty

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    1. Thanks for recommending the IT highlighter :) I will definitely check out your blog ~

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  5. Okay, that Tony Moly highlighter is gorgeous! And it's matte? Wow, one to put on my to-try list when I finally allow myself to buy more makeup :P Also, not entirely related to this post but still kinda? I've been wanting to try more Korean makeup brands now that I have more access to them - any recommendations? xxxx

    Daphne | subgenre of a dream | bloglovin

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    1. Hi Daphne! I don't usually have any misses with Korean cosmetics but my favourite brands are Innisfree and Aritaum. Etude House is pretty nice as well. It all depends on what you're searching for :)

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    2. I'm actually not quite sure what I'm looking for - A sign that I have way too much makeup 😅 I'll start with Innisfree and Etude House, I'm not sure if we have aritaum here but I'll keep an eye out! Thank you! Xxxx

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  6. I actually just sorted through my skincare collection and got so excited about a lot of the products! It's definitely good to take a look at what you already own every once in awhile.
    I always forget to use highlighter too! I have far too many, though... I love that deer one, it's so pretty! It's interesting that you seem to opt more for pink/white highlighters versus gold ones!
    Ivory Avenue

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    1. Yes! Buying white/pink highlighters wasn't even something I was conscious of til now. I've never tried a gold ones before so I have no idea how they would look on my skin.

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  7. I love highlighters xD
    It's difficult to pick one favorite. But I've been wearing Opal pressed highlighter from Becca and the Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar bronzing glow a lot recently :)

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    1. I've heard so many good things about the CT Filmstar. The packaging looks fabulous as well!

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  8. Oh, I'd never even thought of giving the Face Shop Highlighters a try! (Didn't like some of their skincare and have since been hesitant when it comes to the brand) The swatch looks perfect - the TonyMoly one was a bit too chalky for me. :)

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    1. I'm not super familiar with TFS skincare but this highlighter is a delight. The only concern would be if they had changed the formula when they had changed the packaging. So sorry to hear that TM highlighter ddidn'twork out!

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  9. I have the UD Naked Flushed Palette in Streak! I love all of the colors in that, and the highlighter is more of a pearl pink shade. I don't know why, but I've never looked into Asian brand highlighters - although those may very well suit my skintone best haha. I'll need to take a pop in to tThe Face Shop the next time I'm near one!

    Cindy | www.cindyhyue.com

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