I've been meaning to review this product for some time now, since I picked it up at Sephora 2-3 months back. The first time I was intrigued to try it was when I saw it on Pixiwoo's Youtube channel: Moon Beam was mixed with Chanel Vitalumiere foundation - to achieve that glowing-goddess-look all over. [FYI I haven't dared to try that combination yet since I already struggle with oily skin - even when I use skin mattifiers- so you can imagine why I really don't want more highlighting shine on my face.]In the bottle it looks yellow-gold/champagne with a peach, pearl hint and it comes with a brush that reminds me of a nail polish bottle.
While I was in Sephora I did some swatches of both products and blended in.
I felt the High Beam was more on the silvery-frost side- great if you want a more noticeable highlighter and specially if you're on the pale side. Moon Beam blends into your skin tone and is more subtle- supposedly nicer for tan/medium skin tones.
What I LOVE about this product:
-A little goes a long way. I don't use it everyday, only for nights out, but all I need is 1-2 drops of this for all the areas that I want highlighted (cupids bow above lips, cheekbones, straight down the nose). I mean, priced at $24 I was reluctant to fork over the cash, but when you think about how long one bottle will last, it's well worth it.
After that use powder products like you usually would (liquid products always should be used BEFORE powder to avoid a cakey look).
-Unlike so many powder highlighters there's no glitter! Nor shimmer. All you get is this dewy glow. I've been wanting to try a Mac Mineralize Skinfinish (highlighter) but then I thought about it and this already does such a good job, I don't think I need to look elsewhere.
-It's a liquid so it doesn't rub off and lasts longer then powders.
(Swatch: Dotted on, then blended into skin)
Have you tried Moon Beam and/or High Beam? And which is your favorite highlighter?
