My review and rating is purely based on Rose Gold - it doesn't by any means apply to the other beautiful colours in this range.
I’ve been using Becca Rose Gold (permanent) for the past 2 years and more recently Blushed Copper (Limited Edition) for the past month. It looks absolutely stunning in the compact but I was unexpectedly let down by the fact that it’s lacking luminosity which I feel any good highlighter should have. I have to use Rose Gold in conjunction with another highlighter that gives me the ‘dream highlight’ I’m after for the day / night. If you like sheen with fine shimmer then this could work really well for you but I’m sure we could all pick up one that is more affordable if that’s what we’re after.
It comes in a sturdy rubber compact, a silver metal lid with BECCA embossed on it and a good quality mirror. Note if you purchase a limited edition shade (with the exception of Champagne Gold) that the lid is the same but the rest of the compact is mirrored plastic and the pressed powder has raised triangular patterns – seriously it’s royalty! Rose Gold used to be limited edition but has since become part of the permanent range and still has the raised patterns which will disappear over time with use; even after 2 years I can still make them out.
In the compact, the pressed powder looks beautiful under any lighting; it’s incredibly pigmented and soft when swatched. However upon application you will notice that there is very little colour left behind on your skin because it’s so soft and blendable that the colour just disappears – I’ve always wondered if that’s how it’s suppose to be or whether it’s just my dark skintone. I do feel that those with a lighter complexion will be lucky enough to see more warmth and added colour with this highlighter. On me, it’s a glowing natural sheen with super fine shimmer - smaller than specks – what do you even call that – fairy dust!? The shimmer transfers quite easily so it’s a good incentive not to touch your face because you’ll be sporting sparkly fine shimmers all day. Lasting power is average even with a primer and another highlighter over the top of it; I can get a maximum of 4 hours.
Would I recommend this highlighter? No. However I would recommend looking at the other shades they have available which may work better with your skintone. In my case I would possibly look towards Opal or Moonstone based on what I have seen online.
In my opinion, after using quite a few highlighters I can say at this moment in time this is by far the best I have or have owned.
Pretty strong statement you probably agree but if like me you wear makeup as an experience not just to cover your face up, then you will probably agree with me as this highlighter just gives you a luxurious feeling from the moment you open the compact case.
The packaging of the Becca powder is pretty! a round compact with a silver metal effect relief, the clasp snaps shut to keep the unit air tight and secure. Inside there is a mirror and the shimmering powder gleaming up at you like liquid gold poured into the bottom of the pan. Up close you can see tiny micro-glitter particles that help you get that high beam effect once applied to your face, but it isn't over the top glitter that makes you look like you have been smacked in the face by disco, no! this is a subtle glow and reflective effect.
I apply by using a fluffy blush brush and swirling it into the powder then onto the face in an upward sweep to get that strobe effect that is so desirable right now, using a more refined duo fibre blending brush I also apply it to the tip of my nose, under my lips, sides of my nose and middle of my forehead as it is versatile to use all over your face if you go lightly, but back up and put a second coat on and this makes your face beam bright enough to be seen from space!
This is the luxury item that has made my other highlighters come a poor second too