So, having previously tried the Fresh Glow Luminous Fluid Base in nude radiance number 01 by BURBERRY, I decided to invest in the Burberry Fresh Glow Highlighting pen as well!
Burberry Fresh Glow Highlighting Pen
If you remember from my first beauty post, I don’t like to spend a lot of time on make-up, although I do like to look as good as I can! Also, I want a very natural result – like me but better! So, any product that makes it into my make-up bag has got to be easy to use but give a great and natural result.
Now I already have a highlighter in powder form and the Fresh Glow Luminous Fluid Base itself can also be used as a highlighter, so it seems quite hard to justify buying another highlighter!
But, if you think about it, the size and form of the Burberry Fresh Glow Highlighting Luminous Pen make it absolutely perfect for carrying around in my handbag for touchups throughout the day and adding a subtle glow before a night out. (Seems a good enough reason to me!)
Read on to find out what I think if it!
Texture and ease of application
The Fresh Glow Highlighting Luminous Pen is simplicity itself to apply as it glides on easily. It is only available in shade 01 Nude Radiance, but I think this would suit most skin tones.
It can be applied directly to bare skin or used over foundation for touch ups; and it comes with a little fold-up guide as to how to apply it. I applied it directly to my cheekbones after the Fresh Glow Luminous Base and under my foundation and blended with my fingertips.
However, be careful when using to touch up make-up later in the day as if you blend too much, it can make your foundation come off.
It should be used to highlight areas, such as the center of the forehead, the bridge of the nose, the Cupid’s bow, the cheekbones and along the collarbone.
The twist-up pen is very easy to apply, use and carry around all day.
Burberry recommend pairing it with their Face Contour Pen for an even more defined and sculpted look, or applying on top of Fresh Glow Luminous Fluid Base to further highlight and illuminate areas of the face. I didn’t invest in the Face Contour Effortless Contouring Pen (yet), but I did use the Fresh Glow Luminous Fluid Base all over my face first.
Overall, I loved the end result and found that the pen gave a subtle glow, without being sparkly or glittery.
However, I find that in the end I use it more under my foundation in the morning than for touch ups in the day. As the staying power is very good though I don’t really need to touch-up. If you did want to add more of a glow for a day to night transformation then I would recommend applying it very gently with your fingertips
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Sounds like a perfect product, effective and easy to use!
Thanks for sharing!
xx, elle
http://www.theellediaries.com/
Thank you for your lovely comment Elle! Yes, the big advantage of this product is that it is so easy to use, which is always a plus point for me xx
I’ve used a benefit highlighter that I like, though it does irritate my skin a bit. I love the pen form of this as it looks like an easier application. I’ll have to check it out.
~Lili
Thank you Lili! The pen form is very easy to apply and it doesn’t irritate my skin 🙂
I haven’t really tried many of Burberry’s products but this one looks like a lovely one. I do love a great highlighting pen!
Thanks for sharing!
Laura xo
http://www.shehearts.net
Thank you Laura! I would definitely recommend giving it a go! Burberry’s beauty range is very good – I love their lipsticks too 🙂
Love this pen ! Great post!! 🙂 Xx
Thank you so much! 🙂
I’ve only tried a highlighting powder, but I’m intrigued by this pen! Great review.
Brooke
pumps and push-ups
Thank you Brooke. I’d mostly used powders before, but this pen is really good, (especially for touch ups) 🙂
Oh I LOVE Burberry’s beauty line so I’ll have to give this a try. I love your idea of layering it under your foundation in the morning — so smart!
Xoxo,
Ashley || Sed Bona
Thank you Ashley! it’s definitely worth a try, especially if you like Burberry’s beauty products 🙂
I would love to get a good highlighter – I love that they brighten up your face. I’ll be sure to check out this Burberry one.
xo
Siffat
http://icingandglitter.com
Thank you Siffat! It’s a really good highlighter and so easy to use 🙂