Urban Decay Afterglow 8 Hour Powder Highlighters : Review & Swatches

I was originally surprised by the shade selection on Urban Decay’s part – I didn’t ‘get’ the addition of Fireball, but turns out it is actually my favourite shade! While I think Sin will be the consumer favourite, Fireball offers the most amazing duochrome peach/rose that looks so gorgeous on top of blush and I think will look amazing on tanned or deeper complexions. I’ve not found myself reaching for Aura as much, simply because I don’t tend to wear cooler tones on my cheeks, but it does look amazing as an inner corner eye highlight or blended on the lid to liven up a matte shadow!

I really didn’t expect to love these as much as I do – during a year where everyone and their dog has released a highlighting product, these stand out to me. My initial thought was they would be too metallic, too frosty and too sparkly, but in actuality they are beautifully buildable and offer a variety of finishes that settle well on the skin regardless of what foundation I am wearing. I’m not too proud to admit when my first impression was wrong, and in the case of the Urban Decay Afterglow Highlighting Powders I am thoroughly impressed! Bravo Urban Decay, another home run!