The BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Moonstone

I have achieved a major highlighting goal: to own a BECCA highlighter! Ever since writing my highlighter post I have been itching to go out and find a new highlighter. With all the buzz that surrounds the BECCA highlighters, I decided that I would try them out.

The packaging for a Shimmering Skin Perfector is very sleek and iconic; anyone who knows makeup knows what this is at just a single glance. I find it very travel-friendly. I'm currently in between makeup bags and while I search for a new one, all my makeup is roaming free in the bottom of my bag. However, I would still recommend being a bit gentle with the compact. I have heard from others that it has been known to shatter at the slightest provocation.

Moonstone is the second lightest shade of the collection. It is a very soft and pale golden shade that is very flattering to my fair skin-tone. It's obviously not as pale as Pearl but it's also not got as much of a warm, golden undertone as Champagne Pop! I did swatch Opal on my hand in Sephora, and from looking at the colours online I didn't realise how dark it was. Just goes to show that you should always try to go see products in person. Looking at my current collection, BECCA's Moonstone is one step lighter and less golden than theBalm's Mary-Lou Manizer; for reference.

I really enjoy this highlighter. I was able to justify it's purchase as it is so different to any of the others I own. Whenever I wear this I always get complimented on how 'glowy' my face is.

Who else agrees that any BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector should a staple in everyone's makeup bag?

Louise x x

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