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The Only 8 Highlighters I Actually Use

Let’s settle it: I lined up 8 cult-favorite highlighters, tested them all at 3PM in natural light, with no filters, no edits. Here’s what stood out. ✨ Texture-wise: Hourglass Infinity, Laura Mercier 01, MAC Unicorn, and Clé de Peau 11 are the smoothest. Great for under-eyes or center-face glow. The other four—Dior 02, Burberry Lace 03, Bobbi Brown Rosy Glow, and MAC Gingerly—have a slightly chunkier texture, perfect for nose tip, cheekbones, brow bone. 🎨 Colors? Hourglass is the brightest pearl white. LM01 leans ivory. MAC Unicorn is platinum, CPB 11 is icy silver. Dior 02 shifts pink, Burberry is soft pink-white, BB runs dusty rose, MAC Gingerly is a warm ivory beige. 💛 None are yellow—yes, even Gingerly and LM01. If you’re fair-olive like me, they still pop. 👑 Personal faves? Hourglass Infinity (ethereal) and MAC Gingerly (surprisingly versatile). #beauty #makeup #HighlighterReview

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Elizabeth Phillips

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Currently Craving: Highlighter on Everything 🥣

This year I fell hard into the highlighter rabbit hole, and honestly? Zero regrets. 💗 Clio Cat Highlighter – My absolute fave. The subtle pink sheen + ultra-fine texture = literal water-light skin. It’s giving hydrated, not disco-ball. If you see it—buy it. You’ll thank me later 🐾 🍑 Ameli 432 – Pretty in pan, but… over ¥200 for this chalky texture? Nah. Save your coin and grab 2aN or fwee 08 instead—peachy, glowy, and actually smooth. 🩰 Ameli 431 – Cool lilac-pink. Super sparkly, definitely for the bold or very cool-toned girlies. I haven’t been brave enough to wear it out yet 🙃 💡 Ofra – Gave in to the hype. Mine’s a soft silver, very “LED on your cheekbone.” It’s not as chalky as people say, but it’s bright—think spotlight, not candlelight. 🌙 Jung Saem Mool & Lenect – Both silky smooth and zero glitter grit. The Lenect champagne shade is like moonlight melted on your nose tip—obsessed. 🎨 2aN – The ultimate drugstore hero. Affordable, pigmented, and cheerful. What’s not to love? Still taste-testing the glow buffet. More highlights, more happiness. 🌟 #beauty #makeup #highlighterfix

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Elizabeth Phillips

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My Water-Glow Highlighter Revival

The year is 2025 and water-glow skin is trending again, so I finally dusted off my old highlighters. Let’s just say: the glow aged well. ✨ 3CE Triple Highlighter This one’s underrated. All three shades are usable—like moonlight on a lake. The middle one? Killer for inner corners and nose tip. The pink shade? Layer over blush for that glazed-apple-cheek look. 💡 Rare Beauty ‘Enlighten’ Tried buying this two years ago—always sold out or shattered. Now it’s everywhere, and I get the hype: this is what “phone-camera-glow” looks like IRL. Dab it gently with a fluffy brush and you get soft radiance, not just a hot spot. 🌸 Into You Duo Highlighter Discontinued, sadly. The pink side gives a glassy dew on the nose or under-eye. Mix both shades—chef’s kiss. 🍋 Holika Lemony (Single Shadow) Technically an eyeshadow, but this cool champagne-lemony sheen is so fresh. Great for temples and cheekbones. 🧈 Physician’s Formula ‘Pearl’ Least loved, but I still like its buttery pink finish—like your face is sunlit and soft. #beauty #makeup #WaterGlowSkin

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Elizabeth Phillips

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Soft-Edge Thai-Inspired Glam

I’ve been into this low-saturation, Thai-inspired look lately—the kind that whispers elegance but still makes a statement. Think: defined lashes, velvet skin, and a clean bone structure. 👁 Eyes: I use a cool brown shadow to sculpt the socket, then let the lashes and liner take center stage. No shimmer—just depth. 🪶 Brows: I brush them up with clear gel for a wild but airy feel. No powder—gaps between hairs keep it breathable and soft. 🌶 Blush: A muted cinnamon shade, swept right between the cheekbone and the apple of the cheek to add dimension—not just color. 🧊 Contour & Highlight: I keep it angular. Straight lines along the nose bridge, and a slick of ginger-toned highlighter on the cheekbone curve for a soft, metallic skin finish. 💄 Lips: A matte cinnamon nude. I blur the edges outward just slightly for a plush, full look. #beauty #makeup #ThaiInspiredLook

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Hannah Phillips

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What 8 Years of Makeup Taught My Wide Face

I’ve had a square-round face for as long as I can remember—and I spent years trying to contour it into submission. Spoiler: that didn’t work. What finally made a difference? Brightening the center line of my face—forehead, nose bridge, chin. It’s not just for glow—it redirects attention inward and softens the width. Here’s what I now swear by: • Highlight the vertical center (I call it “the spine of the face”). • Keep contour light and subtle near the jaw corners—they’re already strong. • Use a mix of matte and shimmer—matte to structure, shimmer to lift. • Avoid harsh horizontal contour lines—they add width. • Focus light on the inner cheekbone and tear trough area. I call this zone the “cheek-tear sweet spot.” Once I stopped fighting my face shape and started guiding the eye, everything changed. #beauty #makeup #FaceShapeFix

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kyleleon

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Fenty vs. Rare Beauty: Which Contour Wins?

Tried both Fenty Beauty (Amber) and Rare Beauty (Gentle-Fair) on my combo acne-prone skin—same tone, very different behavior. 🟤 Fenty’s cream contour runs a bit dry, which is why I save it for nose shading. It doesn’t mess with my base and blends out soft and natural with a small brush. No redness, no harsh edges. But for cheekbones? It drags a little and can lift product underneath. 🟠 Rare Beauty’s liquid contour is intensely pigmented. Like, one dot is all you need. Don’t even think about using it on your nose unless you’re ready to commit. But for side contour? Chef’s kiss. Melts into foundation like it belongs there, no patchiness at all. Verdict? ✨ Beginners: go with Fenty—foolproof and subtle. ✨ More confident? Rare will give you drama without wrecking your base. #beauty #makeup #ContourMatchTest

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kyleleon

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This Contour Trick Shaved 10 Pounds Off My Face

Tried this sculpting method I saw during a makeup swap and… why didn’t I learn this sooner? Instant cheekbones, defined jaw, and somehow I look like I drink herbal tea on mountaintops. It’s called the Earth Mother contour—focused on side profile and shape, not shine. Think soft power: defined cheekbones, a strong jaw, and sculpted center. Matte or soft satin finishes work best—skip the glazed donut look. Here’s what I do: 🟤 Use a cream contour stick and blend with a damp sponge—way more precise than powders. ⚪️ Highlighter isn’t just for glow—it helps “raise” the center of the face. Brow bones and the top of the cheeks get a soft lift. 💡 After all that, blot lightly with a soft-focus powder. Not too matte (chalky alert), but enough to keep your structure crisp and shine-free. #beauty #makeup #SculptedFaceHack

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Makeup Practice Isn’t Just Practice—It’s Discovery

After bingeing makeup videos for months, I finally realized: the goal isn’t to copy every step—it’s to figure out which ones actually belong on your face. I broke things down. One week, I only practiced brows. No full face, just brows. On paper first, then on my face—three anchor points: head, arch, tail. That’s the 60-point pass line. From there, I explored: Do I need to trim? Which tools work with my desert-dry skin? Turns out only pencils stay put. This is what real progress looks like: You test what your skin can handle. You learn what features to emphasize—or not. For me: no shimmer under-eyes, no cute-girl blush. I go for sharp, cold, clean. That’s the energy I want to project. Makeup became a mirror. Not for vanity—but for clarity. Who am I today? What do I want people to feel when they look at me? #beauty #makeup #OwnYourLook

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lowejessica

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Does My Makeup Age Me? Let’s Fix That.

Been told I looked tired, angry, or older than I felt? Yep. Turns out my makeup was lowkey sabotaging me. Here’s what I’ve learned: Foundation: Heaping on thick base to hide spots and fine lines only made them worse. Now I use a sheer foundation and spot-conceal—especially under the eyes. Game-changer. Brows: Super dark or sharp-angled brows aged me fast. I switched to a soft arch and lighter gray-brown tones. One shade lighter than your hair? Chef’s kiss. Eyes: Smoky shadow + thick liner = harsh. I now use soft browns and dusty pinks. Tightline with brown gel and skip harsh lower liner—blend a little shimmer under the eyes instead. Blush: Placement matters. Too low = droopy. I go peachy and sweep upward. Lips: Harsh lines or vampy shades? No thanks. I blur the edges with a brush and stick to rosy nudes. It’s not about hiding age—it’s about highlighting energy. #beauty #makeup #SoftGlamOver30

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How to Fake a Full Face in 15 Minutes

Let’s talk extreme minimal makeup—the kind you wear when the person you’re meeting doesn’t deserve your full face… or when you simply don’t have the time. A truly polished ‘no-makeup makeup’ look? That’s an hour, minimum. And yes, it includes thinking time. Good makeup takes planning. So what if you’ve only got 15 minutes before work? Here’s my rule: bluff everyone else, but never bluff yourself. Start with this: 1. Pick 1–2 things you like least about your face. 2. Pick 1–2 things you love most. 3. Choose just three features to work on. That’s your priority list. For me, it’s brows, soft shadow for contour, and nose shading. No base. No fuss. Just structure. My brows and eyes express the most. My nose? Needs help. Skip full foundation, go with SPF + powder, swipe a tinted balm. If I have 30 minutes? Add concealer or blush—not both. #beauty #makeup #MinimalRoutine

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