I’ve never been into highlighting products. In fact, the only highlighter that I was familiar with was the neon, fluorescent type that I carefully used all over my university tutorial notes. Until I saw this one product persistently being described as ‘A must-have!’ and ‘Best beauty splurge!’,I simply had to succumb to my cosmetics addiction.
Benefit’s High Beam liquid highlighter is a cult-status favourite of celebrities, models and commoners alike. This rather pricey product is regularly featured in make-up artist’s kits, magazines, beauty blogs, and in Megan Fox’s handbag (apparently).
PACKAGING
Firstly, the highlighter itself comes in the classic Benefit packaging for liquid products – a glass bottle, screw on lid and little brush. It’s quite similar to a nail polish bottle, and is not particularly sanitary, but it does give the product an ‘oh yes, I live in vintage, French boudoir’ feel.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
High Beam is a luminous liquid champagne-pink highlighter, awash with glimmering silver pearl. The shimmer is so fine that on application, the separate particles are not visible, but it leaves the skin illuminated for glowing but natural look. The texture of highlighter is milky and so blendable that you’ll fool everyone into thinking that your dewy complexion really is au naturale. It’s also great for sallow, dull or dry skin, because the finish leaves your skin with a healthy, moisturised sheen.
APPLICATION TIPS & TRICKS
My favourite aspect of the product is the amazing versatility. I’ll use this mixed with my foundation or tinted moisturiser or with body lotion for an all-over-glow. The fine brush helps to distribute precise, small amounts onto the brow bone, cupid’s bow and down the bridge of the nose for a brightened finish. I also use it along the collarbone when going out which helps define the bone structure and decolletage. The ultimate technique for me would be highlighting the top of the cheekbones, after applying blush and contouring underneath with a matte bronzer. The result: high, catwalk-supermodel cheekbones that is guaranteed to send the whole clan of Victoria’s Secret models into a fit of jealousy.
FINAL VERDICT
I absolutely adore Benefit’s High Beam, it’s a premium quality, natural looking highlighter with an incredible, glowing finish – well worth the premium pricing. It’s my go-to highlighter day or night, rain, hail or shine. This product is like Photoshop in a bottle, except it never shuts down or freezes.
OVERALL RATING: 9/10
PRICE: $45 at Myer.com.au
PURCHASE AGAIN: I’d prefer to purchase 1 litre at a time.
63 Comments
Sounds like an excellent product!
will have to try this
sounds awesome!
I bought this product for the first time a few months ago, and absolutely love it!
This is a really great product, and you only need a few dots to get nice glowing skin
LOVE this product! If you’re new to highlighters and want to try some cheaper ones before investing in this one try Models Prefer Professional Illuminator or the Face of Australia Illuminator (4 colours). I think they are both around $14ish in Priceline.
really want this product NOW!
Great review, thanks for sharing!
I’ve always wanted to try this too. Great review!
I’ve never used highlighter before, but this sounds like something I want to try!
I’d love to try this – especially after your positive review!
It really is great. Just putting it on washes away my day at work and makes me feel ready to face a party.
it looks good
I love it
I have this from a pack I won but have never really used it as I don’t know how! Good article but more how-to tips would be good!
cant wait to give this a go – hope it works!
ooh exciting -i have very dry skin
i would love to try!
Great review
interesting
definitely picking this up soon
I love highlighter this looks fabulous ๐
What do you mean that it’s not “sanitary”?
I’ve always felt that products where you dip the brush to the face and back into the bottle encourages the transfer of bacteria ๐
always wanted to try this!
So expensive in Australia.. SOunds good but I’ll be buying from overseas.
I love Benefit cosmetics. Although I’ve never tried this.
Wow, sounds fab!
This is making me want to try this
Wow I really want to try it!
Great review – sounds like a fab product!
Sounds fantastic….. BWA you’re not very good for my budget…. ๐
as if I didn’t want to try this enough already! you’ve made me super keen to get my hands on this little beauty ๐
love
sounds great
i would love to try
this looks great
Great review – would love to try this out ๐
I’d love to try this!
Might give it a try.
Sounds like a wonderful product
Awesum
I want one now ๐
I will definitely try this highlighter!! Thanks for the review:-)
Sounds good!
im going to try this ๐
i’ve been using this for years – best product ever
You got me at Photoshop in a bottle!
Interesting
Love to try!
a good read, thanks
I would love to try this but it’s still pretty pricey!
one of the benefits to oily skin – don’t need this type of product.
great!
Wow photoshop in a bottle is impressive – have heard heaps about this but have never tried it. Sounds addictive!
one litre at a time hahahaha
i love this product!
Sounds amazing.
reallyy want to try this!
Ooooh! Thanks to the awesome review I am defs buying this!
Can’t wait to try this!
You make it sound irresitable!
ooh i would like to try it ๐