little white truths

See above unblended swatch, and blended below. 

I'd say 'High Beam' is a good name for this product - it definitely gives a good sheen! For this reason, I suggest applying it with a very light hand or you'll overdo things and end up looking like the proverbial discoball.

Verdict

This is a lovely product and one I'm glad to own. It's easy to use and I think my little travel-sized bottle will last for ages because you only need to apply the smallest amount to get the glow thing happening.

High Beam is definitely one of the better highlighters/illuminators I've used. Unlike eg the Revlon version I was using before this, there's no noticeable glitter. If you've been reading this blog, you'll know how much I hate visible glitter - it doesn't make for a natural look!

What I will say though, is that I don't think this product is worth the $45AUD price tag. While I would pay the Oz price for eg Benefit's Boi-ing concealer if I had to, High Beam doesn't distinguish itself enough for that. Plus I've got my Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powders to add a subtle glow, and I prefer those.

What I've been using as my liquid illuminator to mix with primer is the Mememe versions. Since I bought those for a fraction of the price (and also got them on special, so I had an extra discount), they've been serving me well and I don't think High Beam is worth the outlay - despite how lovely it is - particularly not if you're using it as an under-foundation product. High Beam is definitely a better product, but $45 is a lot to pay for an illuminator.

If you're desperate for High Beam, however, I'd say it's a reasonable investment because the bottle should last you for ages.

Gorgeous. And yes, it lives up to its claims - and all the hype.