Stila · Star Light, Star Bright Highlighting Palette

While I love adding a touch of radiance to my makeup all year long, something about the holidays makes wearing a highlighter almost mandatory, no? Thankfully, the Star Light, Star Bright Highlighting Palette from Stila is one that even the most shimmer-phobic will embrace with open arms. Cue the angelic chorus …

Star Light, Star Bright Highlighting Palette, limited edition (CAN $51.00) | The texture of these highlighting shades is pretty extraordinary, bearing a [fun] bouncy feel when you touch them with a fingertip. Using either fingers or a brush for application, each shade is infused with ultrafine light-reflecting particles and provides either major wattage by building the colour up, or dialled down to a more diffused glow when blended out. Regardless of application choice, the common denominator is the fact that the feel upon the skin is completely weightless. Staying power (over foundation) depends on how much is applied, but expect to get a good 8 hours wear.

Transcendence – opalescent pink
Kitten – shimmering nude pink (cult-fave shade)
Bronze – sun kissed radiance

There’s several reasons why you’ll want to check this palette out; for starters, there’s the choice of colours conveniently housed in one compact. Then there’s the excellent price point to sweeten the deal. But the real reason you’ll want to indulge is for the unique texture and how beautifully all three look upon the skin, regardless of complexion. If there’s one downside, it’s the fact that the Star Light, Star Bright palette is limited edition — something THIS awesome should be permanent. Stila, sure hope you’re reading this.

PS: also makes THE perfect gift for any highlighter fans on your Christmas list #subtlehint

Available at Sephora