Ridin’ High(lighters): Rachel’s Top 5

Take notes ladies because our highlight is about to be as on fleek as Jaclyn Hill (at least that’s the goal). I’m here to share with you my top 5 highlighters to achieve maximum glow and dew. So stay tuned because I’m saving the best for last!

note: no photos are edited in order to maintain true color and shimmer

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5. NYX Born To Glow Liquid Illuminator in Sunbeam~$7.50

Any time someone comes to me asking how to get that summery ~dew~ I direct them to this. For those who may be new to makeup, this is definitely a good starter investment. A tiny dab up your cheekbones and down the bridge of your nose gives a nice glow and radiance. At only $7.50, NYX proves once again they are the champions of drugstore makeup.

I found mine at Target.

4. The Body Shop Shimmer Waves in Blush~$22.00

I’m pretty new to The Body Shop, as I am deeply committed to my points at Sephora. However, the shimmer waves can bring both a nice flush to your cheeks or highlight to your cheekbones, depending on which waves you focus your brush on. I like to run a fan brush along the bottom two waves and apply it as a highlight or use the whole block as a blush.

I found mine at The Body Shop.

3. Becca Cosmetics x Jaclyn Hill Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Champagne Pop~$38.00

In the words of my girl Jaclyn Hill, highlight. on. fleek. This stuff is gold. Literally. By far the boldest and goldest highlight I own, so I tend to reach for it when I’m feeling extra glow-y. I’ve found it works well on every skin tone I’ve tested it on and brings a nice pop (duh) to any look.

I found mine at Sephora.com.

2. Laura Mercier Matte Radiance Baked Powder in Highlight-01~$38.00

This is definitely my everyday highlighter. It’s layers well so a quick dusting doesn’t overpower my face or look too dramatic for a day to school or work. The second I swatched this at Sephora I picked it up and took it to the counter to purchase. It blends so nice and can withhold the heat of summer.

I found mine at Sephora.

*insert drumroll*

1. Smashbox L.A. Lights Blendable Lip & Cheek Color in Hollywood + Highlight~$29.00

Not sure I’ll ever be daring enough to put this on my lips, but on my cheekbones it’s a game changer. If you had a color issue with Benefit Watt’s up, this may be a good alternative for you. The pigment is insane and the buffer at the bottom holds enough product if you blend some on the back of your hand first so you can dab it on for a lighter, everyday glow. And for nights out, just swipe the stick on your skin and buff it with the buffer or a beauty blender. It’s so versatile and so beautiful in color. Favorite highlighter hands down.

I found mine at Sephora.

Stay dewy, dolls.

xoxo,

Rachel

Yes, I put Greek yogurt on my face

As long as the ingredients aren’t harmful and the product isn’t too smelly, I will try just about anything in the name of beauty and healthier skin. Cosmetics brands are becoming so innovative with ingredients and cute packaging (yes, I’m a sucker for packaging). But sometimes we can be fooled by an intriguing ingredient list or a fancy gold bottle when the product fails to live up to its hype.

Enter Korres. The Greek brand has been a Sephora mainstay for years, but I don’t hear many employees or fellow shoppers discussing the brand’s products.

Rachel and I have Greek ancestors and both of us always love to learn more about this unique part of our heritage. When I visited Greece, I fell in love with the kind people, delicious soutzoukakia and ouzo and the gorgeous landscape and history of the land. Now, however, I’m kicking myself for not visiting Korres’ HQ!

Being a dry-skinned gal, I’ve researched sleeping masks, or masks you simply apply right before bed, and instead of washing them off 20 minutes later, you sleep with the product on your face. Sleeping hydrating and nourishing masks can help people with dry skin get an incredible boost of hydration overnight. Bye, flakiness!

The Korres Greek Yoghurt Advanced Nourishing Sleeping Facial contains “moisturizing Greek Yoghurt, [which] provides a natural source of proteins, minerals, and vitamins to instantly nourish stressed, dry skin. This ultrahydrating facial-in-a-jar contains a Greek Yoghurt concentrate with two and a half times the protein content of regular yogurt, and works overnight to provide skin with intense, long-term moisturization and nourishment to create a smooth, even complexion.”

In short: this stuff packs an ultra-hydrating punch in just eight hours of shut-eye.

The packaging is in a glass jar, which isn’t ideal for travel, but I use it more as a once-a-week treat for my skin, though you can choose to use it daily. The design is simple but feels luxurious.

The product itself is very creamy – thicker than most night creams I own. The smell is fresh, clean and pleasant (it doesn’t reek of sour yogurt or anything!). I take a bit of product, about the size of a nickel, and apply it all over my face, massaging it gently into extra-dry areas. The packaging advises to avoid contact with eyes, so I wash my hands after applying and apply my eye cream as normal (I’ve been using Clinique All About Eyes lately and I love it as a nightly eye treatment but find it makes my makeup too greasy in the daytime).

Overall, I’d rate the Korres Greek Yoghurt Sleeping Facial 5 stars out of 5. A home-run for dry skin in my book and it definitely holds up to its promises. If my wallet agreed with me, I’d be purchasing the entire Greek Yogurt line. Until then, I’ll be dreaming of sunny days in Santorini…

xoxo, abbey