Anastasia Beverly Hills’ Loose Highlighter is an effective but inconsistent product. Despite its ability to provide one of the most blinding highlighter glows we’ve ever witnessed, a lot about its formula also turns us off from it. The glitters that give this product its shine are extremely chunky—and uncomfortably so at that. There’s also a lot of glitter fallout when you’re wearing this product so you just end up with a big ol’ mess. Honestly, we’d rather just stick to a different highlighter that maybe doesn’t have as much shine, but definitely won’t stress us out while we’re putting it on and wearing it.
Positives:
Finely-milled powder formula
Great shine intensity
Decent wear time
Negatives:
Glitters are very chunky
Gets messy during long wear
If you thought the usual pressed highlighters were intense, wait until you see loose powder highlighters. Unlike their compacted brethren, loose highlighters are extremely intense, and definitely not for the faint of heart. But with such an intense product, brands usually have a hard time creating a balance that’s just right, and this is where we believe the Loose Highlighter from Anastasia Beverly Hills ultimately meets its downfall.
At first try, there were a lot of things we enjoyed about this particular highlighter. First, as a loose powder, it’s very important to us that the actual powder is finely milled. This makes it easier for the powder to actually integrate onto the skin or the rest of the makeup. This particular loose powder was definitely milled a good amount, which is what made it so easy to pick up and apply onto the skin. Of course, as with any highlighter, there’s a certain expectation of shine intensity, and deliver this one did. This loose highlighter is much more intense shine-wise than most other highlighters we can think of at the top of our heads. Also, as an added bonus, this particular product is also quite great at holding on to the skin or the rest of the makeup, making its intense shine also long-lasting.
On the other hand, our issues with this highlighter, specifically in the way it was formulated, could’ve definitely been rectified if there were a stronger sense of balance within the core of the product. Yes, we’re happy about how intense the luminosity of this product is, but this product sacrifices texture to achieve that. This loose highlighter contains too many big chunks of glitters—chunkier than any we’ve ever seen in a highlighter before. And the annoying part is those chunks don’t get any smaller once you apply the product to the face and blend. And speaking of the glitters, they also make the product extremely messy to use. After a little while of using this product, it seems that every part of your face [and body] has glitter on it, even if you didn’t put it there.
We appreciate a strong, blinding highlight as much as the next person, but not—never—at the cost of our own sanity. Unfortunately, the issues of this product do drive us up a wall, and we can’t find ourselves 100% behind it for all it does right.
Loose Highlighter by Anastasia Beverly Hills is a shimmering loose highlighter powder with highly reflective, iridescent pearls that deliver an intense sparkly payoff. The easy-to-blend formula has a soft, velvety texture and leaves you with a silky finish. Like a loose powder version of ABH’s Glow Kits, this finely milled, lightweight formula allows for buildable coverage so you can create everything from subtle luminosity to dramatic high-reflect looks.
Shade Descriptions:
- SO HOLLYWOOD [Metallic Gold]
- SUNSET AURA [Rose Gold]
- SNOWFLAKE [Metallic Silver]
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
- The loose powder formula contains more pearls, more sparkle and a higher reflect than a pressed powder formula
- Provides a smooth application that glides onto skin
- Allows for versatile application with customizable levels of intensity
- Use the shades alone or mix together for a custom highlight
- Looks great on all skin tones and types
- Noncomedogenic, nonirritating, and dermatologist tested
- Safe for use on the eyes, lips, skin, body, hair
- Paraben-free and gluten-free
- Vegan and cruelty-free
- Available in 3 shades
More Information Brand Anastasia Beverly Hills
How do you use Anastasia Beverly Hills highlighter?
Swipe Stick Highlighter directly onto skin in areas you want to highlight and blend using the brush.
Is Anastasia Beverly Hills a good brand?
Anastasia Beverly Hills brand is one of the top selling brands in Sephora and Ulta. Most people especially love the brow products from this brand. Fashion editors and makeup influencers are continuously putting the brand to the test and have found that some of their eye brow products are worth the price.
How do you apply loose highlighter?
It's time to glow get 'em—your high points, that is! Use the brush to dust highlighting powder above your cheekbones, on the tip of your nose, and on your cupid's bow. For extra glow, use a smaller brush to highlight the inner corners of your eyes and your brow bones.