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Benefit High Beam Review & Giveaway

July 26, 2012

I wanted to try a liquid type of face illuminator for quite some time.  I think a glowy dewy face looks so nice in the summer.  I decided to ask my friend Crystal at MissCrystalMakeup to join me in reviewing this product so that you get not just one, but two completely different opinions from two completely different women with an obsession for makeup in common.  Please click HERE to visit Crystal’s blog and see what she thinks too…  If you would like to join me for a future product review and comparison, just contact me using the form on my home page.

I have heard of High Beam from Benefit for quite some time but had not purchased it in the past.  No particular reason why it never made it’s way into my shopping baskets.  High Beam is a liquid illuminator from Benefit Cosmetics that can be used anywhere on the face that you might want to highlight.  The packaging recommends putting it on the cheekbones, brow bone, and/or bridge of nose.  The product comes in a glass jar with a brush applicator similar to a bottle of nail polish.  I personally am never too thrilled with a brush applicator that has to be put back in the container after it has touched the air, the face, the hands, etc.  I would have preferred a squeeze type applicator.  The color of this product has a creamy pinkish tint.  I apply it as the last product to go onto my face in the makeup application process.  A full size bottle costs $26 and can be purchased at any store that sells Benefit products.  I have seen it available everywhere including Ulta, Sephora, Macy’s, etc.

Now for the difficult task of photographing this product for you…  I really tried guys, but it is a difficult one to capture.  To be honest, I am hoping Crystal was able to get some good pictures.  I know I can count on her!  These pictures are from the Benefit Cosmetics website.


I applied this product by using the brush to put about 4 small dots on the upper part of my cheekbones after all other makeup was in place.  I simply pat it in with my fingers to the area that I wanted illuminated. You could use a brush if you prefer.  It goes on very easily and creates exactly the finish that I was looking for which is a luminous dewy look that is not glittery.  I would recommend this product for all ages and skin tones.  I think we all look nice with a dewy glow.  Have you tried this product?  What do you think?
So… how about a GIVEAWAY for a full size bottle of High Beam of your own!  To be entered, please go to Crystal’s blog and follow.  Read and comment on her post review of the Benefit High Beam.  Follow my blog and leave a comment here too.  That’s it!  Follow 2 blogs and Leave 2 comments.  We will use a randomizer to pick one winner on August 8th, 2012.
Good Luck and Have a Great Day!

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Comments

  1. nyccurls says

    July 26, 2012 at 3:17 pm

    I love illuminators yet this one has never made it home with me! Glad you like it, I will have to check it out!

    Reply
  2. Jayme and Mendi says

    July 26, 2012 at 7:05 pm

    Hi! I’ve not tried this one but would like too. As i just told Crystal I have the moon beam highlighter and really like that one.

    Jayme @ Her Late Night Cravings

    Reply
  3. Sara says

    July 26, 2012 at 8:24 pm

    Hey Stacie,
    Thanks for your review of this product. I haven’t tried it myself but after your review, I may have to give it a shot! Thanks for your honest opinions! 🙂
    Cheers,
    Sara
    http://www.SocialSara.net

    Reply
  4. Anonymous says

    July 26, 2012 at 10:46 pm

    Hi, Great review Stacie! I mentioned in Crystal’s blog that I have never used a liquid highlighter and have been wanting to try this product for quite some time…will definitely check it out! xoxo Rita/Sofia’s Closet

    Reply
  5. mqs says

    July 27, 2012 at 1:51 pm

    Hey! Great review!
    So different from Crystal’s! 🙂
    I guess the key is use a tiny amount.
    Thanks.

    Reply
  6. CosmeticCrazy says

    July 27, 2012 at 11:59 pm

    Lovely, Thank you very much to you stacey and crystal.

    I’ve always admired the look that High Beam gives. Hope I’m lucky enough to win, I’ve never used a liquid highlighter and as I get a little older, I think my powder highlighters accentuate my “crows feet” lol.

    Thanks again.

    Reply
  7. carolyncjam says

    July 28, 2012 at 8:21 am

    thank you for the review. i have heard that for photography/weddings, etc, to avoid powder highlighter, this seems a great alternative. thanks for sharing.
    carolyncjam@aol.com

    Reply
  8. Stephanie says

    July 28, 2012 at 10:46 pm

    Thank you for the review. Any chance you have pics with it on your cheekbones, etc?

    Reply
  9. glitterbomb says

    July 29, 2012 at 11:12 am

    I absolutely adore High Beam. It really is a lovely product to use. I’m a big fan of Benefit products. Nice review Stacie 🙂 x

    Reply
  10. JessPynk says

    July 29, 2012 at 4:21 pm

    Thanks for the review. This post made me realize that I have never tried a liquid or cream highlighter. I need to remedy that!

    Reply
  11. daniela dodel says

    July 29, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    thank you for the review and dont worry for not being able to put pictures
    thank you
    dani ♥

    Reply
  12. Susie says

    August 2, 2012 at 4:03 am

    Hi Stacie I am enjoying reading your blog you are a good writer !! Loved your review of the Benefit Highliter . Hope you are having a great week .xx Susie

    Reply
  13. Edna Maldonado says

    August 2, 2012 at 6:45 am

    Thanks for the review and giveaway always nice to read several opinions.
    I commented on misscrystalmakeup blog
    I follow both blogs
    GFC Edna Maldonado

    Reply
  14. dana says

    August 4, 2012 at 4:54 am

    Love your blog and videos!

    Reply
  15. Heather says

    August 4, 2012 at 10:42 pm

    oh i bet this will look lovely in summer

    Reply
  16. the2glams says

    August 6, 2012 at 8:10 pm

    Thanks for the review and quite expensive product! :]

    Reply
  17. tiffani says

    September 10, 2012 at 2:04 pm

    I have been using this highlighter for years and love it. I recently bought their stick highlighter in a bronzy tone and love that too. My 19 year old is obsessed with the one you reviewed!!

    Reply

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