If you are a regular reader, you will know of my love for the Guerlain Meteorites powder. But its expensive for the most part. So let me tell you of a cheaper alternative.
NYX Mosaic Powder highlighter does the trick – sort of.
I will not call it a “dupe” because the NYX Mosaic powder does not give me as ethereal a glow as the Meteorites do and the powder isn’t as finely milled. What it is is a cheaper alternative that more or less does the same thing at a pinch i.e. highlight skin at a cheaper price.
If you can get your hands on it.
I got mine off ebay a while ago. I use it when I travel because its portable, does the job at a pinch, and is inexpensive so its alright if it shatters. I haven’t been using it much lately though.
Unlike the Guerlain Meteorites, I find that the NYX Mosaic Highlighter tends to apply with a whitish cast. So, I sometimes use it to tone down blush when I’ve over done it. It is rather rough to the touch but then, what do you expect for a retail price of US$8! 😀
Still, its a pretty nifty little item to have in your arsenal. Don’t pay over US$8 (RRP) or RM40 for it unless you absolutely feel that you have to have it. My previous review is here.
Paris B
NYX Cosmetics is not available in Malaysia at this time. Retail price of the Mosaic blush highlighter is US$8. There are many online stores that sell it.
Oho! I bought the NYX highlighter too after reading your previous review, but never got around to using it. This reminds me that perhaps I should go dig it out and play around with it this weekend! 🙂
Heh and you can compare it with your Meteorites! 😀
I have both!! Have abandoned NYX for awhile in favour of Guerlain. Should take it out and show it some love again. Super value for quite a lot in the pan. No idea how long it’ll take to finish it. Bought mine online via a spree for a steal!
Yup! You’d take forever to finish the NYX one… which is also true of the Guerlain haha
Same thing goes for the ELF (short for eyeslipsface) Complexion Perfection. Helps a little in evening everything out, and it does brighten my face, but if I got too heavy handed I’ll look like a ghost!
I haven’t tried the ELF one (wanted to but thought it was too similar to the NYX) Thanks for the warning! NYX does that too!