little white truths

I've owned this highlighter for almost a year now, but I was going to declutter it so it's only been over the last month that I've finally started testing it.

What I realised during that time is that although I prefer powder highlighters for the face because I find those easier and faster to apply, I do like liquids for the body (larger/wider application area) and this is one of the nicest and most natural highlighters I've used on my body so I'll keep it.

CLE Cosmetics claims/product details:

• Infused with ingredients such as squalane and moisturising essence
• Adds luminous and iridescent radiance to the skin
• Moisturising and calming formula
• Long-lasting 
• Buildable glow
• Available in three shades: Apricot Tinge, Copper Rose and Glinting Buff
• RRP $30 USD for 12g

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Verdict

I think this is a nice product but it hasn't convinced me that liquid or cream highlighters are something I want to use on my face, for the simple reason that powders are faster and easier - and I'm always going to go for the easy route. 

It's a liquid highlighter that comes in a standard cushion compact. As mentioned above, I only used the cushion once before opting to use my fingers because that's easier and it's also my preference, although you could certainly use a brush too.

The product spreads and applies well, and it does dry down so it will stay where you've put it, although I usually prefer setting it to help with longevity.

I also like how it looks on the skin: it has that wet look that's more transparent than opaque (and therefore more natural-looking) and it also doesn't emphasise texture on the face.

Worth noting is that while in natural light it looks as though it offers more of a sheen, when I step into sunlight or artificial light, I can see some very finely milled glitter in this - so it's not completely shimmer-free but it's incredibly hard to see whatever glitter is in there so I wouldn't worry about that if you have a preference for natural highlights.

In other news this does last well on the skin and I enjoy how it looks on the collarbones and shoulders: it's at one with the skin, and because it doesn't look dry, in some lights it looks as though that's my actual skin, rather than something I've added on top.

Overall I think this is a nice highlighter and I do recommend it, although it's an expensive product and you would want to love liquid/cushion highlighters in order to buy it.

Nice but not a keeper.