MUST HAVE Highlighters & Illuminators


Hi my love bugs! I wanted to film this video for a little while now. I've been on a highlighter/illuminator kick the past few months!! Last summer I tried out a few, but once fall and winter came, I stopped grabbing them. Something about the warmer weather.. makes you crave beautiful glowy skin! This trend is HUGE this year and there are millions of options on the market. I probably went through about 25 (at least) to make sure I knew the best out there. Finally I feel like I have a valid argument about which are the best on the market ;) Of course I am ALWAYS up for suggestions and new products! If you have a highlighter that you CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT, comment below because I would LOVE to try :) I hope this video helped for those of you on the market! Each product can be used for different things. I listed a little description of each below the products.
XOXO Carli
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Drug Store Highlighters/Illuminators in order as mentioned:
1. Revlon Photoready Skinlights in Beige, Pink & Peach: HERE
   These are definitely the best highlighters in the drugstore! 
2. NYX Illuminator HERE this is VERY similar to the 'Pink Light'
   by Revlon. This is #2 in drugstore highlighters that i've found!
3. L'Oreal Magic Lumi Primer HERE this is an amazing highlighter
   to mix in along with your foundation! It will give you an all over glow.
4. Physicians Formula Highlighter HERE I'm only link this so you can
   see what NOT to get. This is unfortunately a waste of money. 0 pigmentation.
5. Covergirl Luminzer HERE also not a big fan of this. It is very very
   light when you apply it. You will need to layer it for any type of glow.
6. Maybelline Dream Lumi Concealer Highlighters HERE in Radiant & Ivory
   The radiant is great to use with or instead of your concealer. I use this underneath
   my eyes and wherever else I usually highlight. Radiant is the best color in my opinion.
Swatches:


'Higher End' Highlighters/Illuminators in Order as Mentioned:
1. BB+Illumination by Gerard Cosmetics: 25% Off code: carli HERE
   My #1 Fav! Use a pump of this along with a pump of foundation for a PERFECT glow!
2. Tarte Amazonian Clay BB Cream HERE
   I use this alone as a BB cream with a bit of illumination!
3. Stila 10-In-One HD Illuminating Beauty Balm HERE
   This one was pretty good, but I find myself reaching for others over this!
4. MAC Strobe Cream HERE This I love to use as a primer
   underneath my foundation! It gives your a beautiful rosy glow!
5. Stila All Over Shimmer in Kitten HERE this one I love to mix in
   with my foundation for an all over glow!
6. Two Faced Highlighter Duo HERE This powdered highlighter
   is definitely one of my favorites!! This give you a beautiful Light Champagne Glow.
   I love this because you can use it as a eye shadow as well.
7. Sephora Luminizer in Light Beam HERE This one is definitely
   not as pigmented as the two faced, but I love the champagne glow it gives!
8. Estee Lauder Heat Wave Limited Edition HERE I LOVE this highlighter!
   It has a gel like consistency. Extremely pricey since it was limited edition
9. Kiko Watershadow in #208 HERE Almost an EXACT dup of the Heat Wave!
   Plus it is very affordable! They don't have a US site yet, HOPEFULLY SOON!
Swatches:

Watch the Video:



34 Comments

  1. love the tutorial!!! carli can you post the outfit details of the black and white playsuit that you were wearing yesterday thanks !!!!

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    1. Hi love!! Thank you! I got that from GoJane actually but its sold out now :( I'm sowyy boo!

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    2. Hello Carli how do you apply your nyx illuminator?

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  2. Seriously, every time I watch your videos/read your blog, I feel like I've gained so much cosmetic knowledge! (then feel the need to buy everything…) haha

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    1. Hahah aww yay I'm glad and I am also sorry!!! haha makeup is just toooo much fun <3

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  3. Carli, you are a beautiful woman. And I think you are definitely the best guru on you tube, & without a doubt the most gorge. I have a quick question.... did you get acrylics again on your nails, or are your natural nails seriously looking that good already??? They look fantastic!!! Can't wait for the next video!! And I know I'm not alone in that sentiment!!!

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  4. Loved the video, thanks for the amazing reviews girl! You're the best!! Much love!!!

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  5. Every morning I watch again and again your videos!!!! Just AMAZING videos!!!!!!! Every single video is watched a million of times!

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  6. you are so cute, i've been following you from your beginnings and i'm so happy that i found you. i've learned so much from you and I thank you for that.kisses and hugs Carli

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  7. Great swatches and so many to choose from. Great products here will have to try some out. Thanks for the post hun xxx

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  8. I've been using the NYX born to glow liquid illuminator in Gleam - which is a bit more pigmented than the one you're swatching - and I absolutely can't live without it! I'd say it's pretty similar to NARS Orgasm :)

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  9. Great post, Carli! :) I literally love your blog posts and videos! You're basicly just amazing! :) Good luck,
    I'd also like to ask you, if you'd be able to answer a few questions for me- as an interview for my beauty blog :) If yes, please write me an email-lsedliakova@gmail.com.
    Thanks so much!

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  10. Hey I love your videos! But a quick question I have the revlon highlighter but when I dab it across the top of my cheeks it seems to rub off my foundation does this happen to you? What am I doing wrong? Thankyou ☺☺:-)

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  11. Hi carli, im from Argentina, i've found your videos a while ago and been following your tutorials since then, i’ve been trying a lot of different mascaras and foundations for the last year but couldn’t find anyone i really liked untill i try the loreal ones you use and the telescopic mascara which i love!! I ve been thinking bout trying with some highlighters so this tutorial's been perfect for me!! even though we dont have half of the brands you mention as your favs jaja but i can find some of them.. Thank you soo much!! <3

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  12. I loved this video! I want to get some of those highlighters for the summer, they look amazing! X

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  13. hi,a great video,great earings you were wearig...
    I live in a country under sanctions and I can't buy many of your recomendation items
    I love love your earings by Ludora but unfortunately I can't even look at them:((
    I wish I could have been there,In America :(
    Anyway you're great Carli,good luck with you :***

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  15. Awesome video! The swatches are extremely helpful.

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  16. Great video! Hope you received your Nail Butter sample and are loving it! I really liked the color on your nails, they looked great!

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  17. Hi Carli, love this video and your tutorial about contouring. I'd like to try contouring and highlighting, what do you think of the Mac Prep+prime ?

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  19. Hi Carli, I'm a woman who used makeup for years, i always like to look my best... I cant run to the store without putting some makeup on, but thanks to you i now can !!! The clay bb cream by tarte has made my life so much easier , i now can run out with alittle of that and a highlighter! !!! Thank you so much ... I'm glad i found your video and will be waiting for more ... ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

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  20. Hi carli! What would you say is the best powder highlighter/illuminator ? Have you tried the ABH illuminator?

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  22. Hi love the list, one of my favorite highlighers is the artist of makeup one its extremely flawless and gives such a dewy and defined finish. Its a bit pricey but totally worth it!

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  23. Carli! Try out the "Watts Up! Highlighter" by Benefit! I got it from Ulta and loooove it!! ;-) I use it every day!

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