So Shy Beam, what is it? It's a Matte nude-pink highlight, in a similar formula to Highbeam or Sunbeam. However I find that the shade is almost, upon first glace comparable to Benefit's Eye Bright pencil, one of my favorite pencil highlights. The main difference is that this appears to be slightly more on the nude side than a light pink.
Not going to lie, when I saw this on my instagram feed a few nights go and realized it was already being sold in only one kit I ran out and got it the next day.
Pros: Since it's a matte highlight if you're one of those who get particularly oily, this is a good option for a highlight, plus so far I haven't seen any issues with it caking over a basic translucent powder, I have not tried it with a mattifying powder yet. I also think this would be suitable for almost any skin tone, it sheers out nicely and doesn't leave a streaky or oddly pink smear like I've had with a few liquid highlights.
Cons: I did find that it can settle a bit into fine lines and wrinkles, a problem, again with some liquid highlights. however I would imagine this could be fixed with a silicone based primer? I also found that while it doesn't cake with a powder under it, it can begin to look cakey with one over it. My last complaint is that though it's suitable for many skin tones, I feel that it may be a tad too dark for those of us who are exceptionally fair skinned.
The Bottom Line: I like this highlighter. I feel like it's good to have in my collection and I am not disappointed in my purchase. It's not my favorite but I think it has it's place. It's a good alternative to a shimmery highlight.
So that's all for this review my peaches! I'll post a review on the Operation Pore-Proof kit in the next few days.
xoxo
Courtney
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