The Best in Highlighter, Setting and Primer
Mini makeup reviews to help you pick the best products
Highlighter, setting and primer products are a super important part of your makeup routine.
Adding that finishing touch and helping all that hard work stay in place. The correct products can make or break a look.
Highlighter, setting and primer products
Highlighter
Revolution Vanilla Frosting 4/5
This has a lovely pink tone and shimmer which is very flattering. As part of the doughnut collection it is also vanilla scented (the packaging not the product).
Grøn Highlighting Powder in Golden Amber 4/5
A little goes a long way with this. Apply lightly and you get a beautiful golden highlight. Apply too much and you’ll shine like a disco ball. Certified organic and vegan too.
MUA Prism Highlighter 4/5
I have this highlighter in Polarised Green and I love it! It just leaves the perfect toning sheen of green to keep redness at bay without overdoing the fake highlight effect!
Barry M Highlighting Drops 0/5
These drops are awful! Applied after makeup and they take it off, applied before makeup and they are almost waterproof so nothing blends! Do NOT buy!
Setting Spray
Barry M Mist and Fix Illuminating Spray 4/5
A lovely fixing spray containing illuminating sparkles. Beware of spraying too closely unless you want the faux freckle effect or mess on your clothes!!
Barry M All Night Long Setting Spray 4/5
A great basic setting spray which helps makeup last without extra gimmicks
Barry M Rose Serum Setting Mist 5/5
My favourite setting mist in a lovely Rose scent this gives a hydrating and refreshing spritz to skin before or after makeup without being too wet. I delve more into Barry M setting sprays here.
Revolution Pro Fix Makeup Fixing Spray 3/5
Said to keep makeup looking freshly applied for 12 hours. Not sure it quite delivers on that but it helps makeup last longer for sure. Make sure to apply before mascara so it doesn’t make it run. Can also sting slightly if skin is feeling sore.
Primer
Revolution Pro Prime Aqua Priming Base 4/5
This spray makes foundation blending a dream. This focus mainly on hydration and it delivers.
Soap and Glory One Heck of a Blot 3.5/5
This primer aims to fill pores and even out shine. It helps makeup stick in hot weather, under face masks and last longer. How much difference it makes to pores is negligible though.
MUA Pro/Base Oil Free Primer 4/5
This silicone-free primer aims to create a smooth makeup application and it does just that! Apply before makeup for super hydrated skin or mix with foundation for a dewy finish. I really love the skin feel and I think it does help make-up last longer. As it is oil free it doesn’t leave my skin feeling greasy or unpleasant. The product is vegan and great value.
Where to purchase highlighter, setting and primer products?
For me, being cruelty-free and vegan is important, especially when it comes to makeup. I also need to make conscious decisions about what I actually need rather than just want.
Here are some top locations I would recommend looking when after new makeup goodies
Other favourite products
Be sure to check out my favourite in eye makeup from eyeshadow palettes to mascara to eyebrows.
Alex
Professional makeup artist with an interest in natural, complimentary makeup but also fun makeup designs and nail art too! Life is too short to be stuck with trends that don't suit you!
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