theBalm Manizer Highlighter, Shadow, Shimmer, Bronzer

My skin shades: MAC NC 40-42, Loreal Tru match w6, Revlon color stay Caramel My skin type: combination Age: 30 Reviewing: Mary Lou manizer Pros- Smooth application and easy to blend Easy to apply High-end quality powder "in your face" highlight (little goes a long way) Super duper pigmented A lot of product for the price Reasonably priced (at Amazon of course!) Made in USA Cons- $24 may seem pricy for some people The Mary Lou manizer highlight is a must buy for anyone looking for a quality highlight that won't cost you an arm and a leg! This highlighter is very similar to Becca's highlighter (Opal or Champagne Pop) which is almost $40, whereas TheBalm's highlighter is only $24 and you can score it cheaper here from time to time when the price drops! If $24 is too much for your budget then you can try some drugstore highlighters that are similar color to the Mary Lou Manizer, but keep in mind, you might need to layer those products on to get a bright highlight VS with Mary Lou all you need is just a little to get an amazing glow! Possible dupes I found are: -Physicians formula shimmer strips (Miami strip) -Wetnwild fergie shimmer palette (Hollywood Blvd)

Ive heard alot of positive feedback on this bronzer, so I figured i would give it a try. Ive never used this line before so I was a little skeptical, but figured the least that could happen is that i dont like it... well needless to say I wore it today and must say that its truly amazing! the color pay off is just fabulous, its lightweight, gives the right coverage/sheen/sparkle/shimmer but does not over power the rest of your makeup.. the shimmer isnt obnoxious like some products ive tried, this stuff is my absolute FAVE! I am very pleased with my purchase... Not to mention the seller is one of the absolute best on Amazon! I have ordered many products that have arrived in almost two weeks, but I ordered this and received it within just a few short days! You wont regret your purchase, its a must have for me! thank you!!!! i am one happy customer!!!

I just got this in the mail, and had to try it as soon as it came and it's gorgeous!! I am west indian, carmel complextion and it just adds a warm glow to my face, exactly what I was looking for! You can also use it on your eye lid and cupid's bow for added bronzey godess look! Will be wearing this all summer. Side Note: For sensitive skin women, this will NOT break you out, as it is formulated without ingredients that will NOT clog your pores.

So pigmented, goes on so nicely and lasts a long time

The ONLY REASON that I gave this product 1 star is because mine arrived shattered in a million shimmery bits :( Amazon did not do the greatest job packaging this for shipping, I ordered with 2 other items and it was loose in the bottom of the box so I'm sure it got knocked all over the place. Other than that, I love the product, its a bit more pink that the description lets on but still looks beautiful on the skin. It is definitely more subtle than the Mary-lou manizer but don't be fooled, a little bit still goes a long way! I also like that although very pigmented, these don't look like glitter when they are applied, just a really pretty sheen and glow.

I had been eyeing this color and the mary-lou manizer. I decided to get this color because it has a pink tinge to it. I was very excited anticipating it's arrival but when it came and I opened it, it was all cracked. I was so sad but you never know what can happen during transport. I ended up keeping it, I honestly don't think its anyone's fault things just happen. Even though its cracked I still use it , I use it with a small stipple brush and highlight with it. Being cracked doesn't affect the performance of this highlighter in any way. It smoothes on seamlessly and gives a perfect glow. the quality of this product is so good. I will definitely be purchasing the other 2 colors also.

This was soooooo gorgeous, but just doesn't look good on me. It's really finely milled, has great shimmer and you get so much product so it's a shame it didn't work for me. I hated using it as a bronzer (so much shimmer), it was too dark to use as a highlighter on my medium tan skin and I just couldn't justify using this giant tub of powder just as an eyeshadow. I ended up getting the Mary-lou manizer instead and with a light touch I make it work. But I do think this would be awesome for women with darker skin tones. The market is seriously lacking in highlighters that work for women of color with darker skin tones and this does fit the bill. To each their own though!

Well I have found my new favorite bronzer! Betty Lou Manizer is gorgeous. I used Mary Lou Manizer during the cooler months, however now that my skin is looking more tan- I wanted a bronze highlight. This goes on smoothly and the pigmentation is gorgeous. I use a matte bronzer to contour, and just pop this on top of my cheek bones for a shimmery glow... It would be too much to put this all over the face or as a contour, but looks absolutely gorgeous on the cheek bones. The Balm makes amazing products! I am always hesitant to order makeup from sites other than the brand's own site (because of knock-offs).... But this is 100% authentic without a doubt.