December 14, 2014

theBalm Mary Lou Manizer review & photos


I definitely prefer a matte face,  but I don't know what it is, maybe the holiday season, but lately I've wanted a really glowing highlighter. This particular one from theBalm has been on my to-buy list for quite a while now, but I'd always wanted to have a swatch before getting it. Problem is in Australia this is sold at selected DJs stores only and my local stores did not have it so I hadn't got it until now. In the end I bought it from MYQTY online boutique, sight unseen, without swatching it and I have no regrets.


The Mary Lou Manizer (luminzer) is a finely milled white gold shimmer powder. You can use it both as a highlighter for the face and as an eyeshadow. I've used both, and both are equally pretty. It feels really creamy to the touch and is very pigmented. It might look perhaps too pigmented in the pan, but I don't think you can go OTT with this powder as once applied it looks really natural on, like you're naturally glowing. There's not a single glitter particle in sight to make you look like a disco ball. (I've actually read some reviews where people say it's too glittery -to that I say, huh? Are we talking about the same product? Yes it's very pigmented but there's no glitter people). If I want a subtle glow I apply it under my blush, if I want a more obvious glow then I apply it over the blush.




Overall this is definitely worth it if you're after a highlighting powder that will make you look lit from within. In Australia this retails for $34.95 AUD.

Have you tried this highlighter? Any other favourites?



11 comments :

  1. I have this and I adore it! I find the slight golden tone to be super flattering on me, and although it's quite metallic, I find it's beautiful when applied lightly.

    Tasha // shiwashiful.

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    1. It swatches so scarily pigmented but looks very subtle on, good job theBalm! :-)

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  2. Looks such a gorgeous highlighter!! Ive wanted this for ages!!
    xprincessjas | ♥

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    1. Get it! I have no regrets getting it and I'm sure you'll love it too :)

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  3. I'm like you and definitely prefer a matte face but love this highlight :)

    Sarah | More Than Adored

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    1. Thanks Sarah! I'm sure I'll be going back to my matte face soon enough, but for now I'm enjoying the glow :)

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  4. Looks lovely on you :-)
    I have Cindy and totally love it! This one is in my radar too for a long time, but, for reasons unknown to me I always skip it!

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    1. I was tossing between Cindy and this one, but went with this instead as I loved the gold more. But I agree, cindy is lovely too!

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