It really is more of a skin illuminator than a full on highlighter. It blended seamlessly, but I did need to apply it pretty heavily to get a noticeable finish. I applied the product with a fan brush to my cheekbones, cupid’s bow, inner corner of my eyes and the tip of my nose. How could I not buy it? The compact itself was difficult enough to open – I found I needed to lift it at the sweet spot to open it, which was a bit annoying given I’m usually in a rush in the mornings.
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish, €31, Brown Thomasīefore we even get to how it works, just take a look at that pearly sheen. Two mineral highlighting powders that promise to give your skin a dewy glow. So with that in mind, I decided to put two products to the test that were very similar on the surface but had a massive price difference – in this case MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Highlighting Powder, €31, and Catrice High Glow Mineral Highlighting Powder, €5.50.
Like this article? Then you’ll love this: We Tried 3 Kylie Lip Kit Dupes To See How They Measured Up With The Real Deal But in the same vein, I’ve lost count of how much money I’ve wasted on cheap-ass bronzer/foundation/mascara that just didn’t live up to the real deal. Yes, I’ve been left pretty annoyed a few times after shelling out €€€ on a new product to find out that the own-brand pharmacy version will do just as good a job for a fifth of the price. And while I love a good budget-friendly cosmetics dupe, they’re not always reliable. One thing I can’t resist splurging on come payday (or any time of the month, let’s be honest) is make-up.