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Usually I’m the first one to fall for a majorly hyped up product. However when the Becca x Jaclyn Hill Champagne Pop Shimmering Skin Perfector® ($38.00 // Sephora) released I didn’t dive on it. After all, I have a lot of highlighters and how amazing could this one be? Some time passed and more hype ensued. I broke down and ordered it online – never once seeing it in person or swatching it myself. My experience with testing it makes it the perfect choice for a feature in this weeks Makeup Wars post which is focused on “Things That Surprised Me” – in a good way, or a bad way.
The box itself is stunning. A flashy rose gold mirrored box with silver wording.
The casing of the Skin Perfector is the usual packaging that we see in compact products from Becca – round, black plastic with a silvered metal topper and Becca embossed around it.
As you open the compact there is a full mirror on the top side and 0.28oz worth of product on the bottom side.
Champagne Pop is described as a soft white gold w/ pinky peach undertones. As you can tell in the swatch below this highlighter is heavily pigmented but blends out so subtly it’s almost non-existent without the help of a light source.
Why is this product something that surprised me? Because when I first put it on I hated it. It looked like nothing on me. Like it did nothing. I was actually angry with myself not-so-much for spending the money on it but for believing all of the hype surrounding it. Frustrated I stomped into my makeup room to take a photo of the product on me, intent on doing what was likely the first negative review of it. When I sat down and loaded the photos up on my computer I stopped. What was that glow?! The highlight looked incredible in photos. Grabbing a mirror I ran outside and looked at myself in direct light. Luminous. This skin perfector/highlighter/whatever is fabulous at all of the right moments. Perfect in all of the right places. It’s a must have… Basically, if you’re going to strobe, strobe with this.
Below Champagne Pop is swatched heavily on the left and blended out on the right:
In the look below I used Champagne Pop at the tops of my cheeks and down the bridge of my nose. Please do yourself a favor and buy this.
The Becca x Jaclyn Hill Champagne Pop Shimmering Skin Perfector retails for $38.00 and is available at Sephora. This product is currently listed as limited edition.
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Kathy Penney says
I would love to try something like this for date night. And your lashes are amazing!
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Brooke says
Thank you!!
Ashley says
I want this so bad! It’s gorgeous.
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Stephanie Louise (@StephLouiseATB) says
Such a lovely shade!
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Justina says
You are so right, this is a must!
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Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says
Oh, how pretty! And love that it was so subtle that you didn’t notice what all it was doing for your skin initially. 😉
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stephanie says
i’m in love! i have a weird obsession with highlighters and this would be perfect! i need!
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Kendra says
That color is gorgeous! I need to try try it out.
Lisa Heath says
Stop stop stop! I keep telling myself I don’t need this! Gah!
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Rachel | Beauty and the Bird says
This looks gorgeous on you – such a pretty highlight!
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Brooke says
Thank you!!
Beautylymin says
This looks beautiful on you! I own it too & have worn it most days since I bought it – I love it more than I thought I would! xx
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Brooke says
Thank you!!!
Renu says
It looks gorgeous on you! I have heard very good things about this.
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Kath TheFabZilla says
I didn’t dive into it but I like the subtle luminosity on you!!!
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Nidia - Lit From Within says
I did the same thing – ordered it online, sight unseen. On me, though, it’s very pigmented. I have to apply it with my fingers and blend it out so that I don’t look like I’m plugged into a light socket. lol.
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Brooke says
It’s definitely best to use a brush that isn’t dense at all, something like the ELF Studio Fan Brush and just tap lightly with it https://www.eyeslipsface.com/studio/tools/single-brushes/studio_fan_brush. I use my finger to dab lightly into the powder then lightly onto the cupids bow and other smaller areas.
Carly says
Ohhhhhhhh I love the color!!!
Amanda says
I’ve been sitting on the fence about this purchase because it was so hyped up that I just couldn’t believe it was that good. But after seeing it on you, holy crap, I need this in my makeup bag.
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Brooke says
I was the same! It’s totally worth it!!
Polarbelle says
I haven’t even worn this yet because I figured it was hype….and all the IG posts I saw were ott highlighting. I was biased against it but after reading your review, I’ve got to try it for myself.
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Brooke says
IDK why people go OTT with their highlight. It’s beyond this “strobing” thing.
Allison says
I bought the Becca rose gold skin perfector a few months ago and proceeded to lose it. As much as I love rose gold, it was actually too dark for me. This would be a better shade for my light skin, so I need it, right?
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Brooke says
RIGHT! 😉 That Rose Gold is gorgeous. Even when I am in ULTA working with Pur I play with the Becca Rose Gold lol
MarciaF says
Just stunning. I can see why you are so enchanted with it. I’d be at Sephora right now if I hadn’t bought the Tom Ford Moonlight Duo.
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Brooke says
I may have grabbed that too =\ I’m into highlight now like I was bronzers last month lol
Cindy (Prime Beauty) says
Looks great on you!
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Brooke says
Thank you!!
Bailey says
I’m trying to swear of LE items since they so often land at the back of my collection once they’re unavailable. But THIS is really testing my will power. I’m in love with all things shimmery and skin perfecting from BECCA, so I’ve been trying to avert my eyes, and this isn’t helping! HALP!!
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Brooke says
There is no help for you. You MUST buy it!!!
Emmy says
Oh that is sparkly! That would be fun for a girls night out
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Paige @ an uncomplicated life blog says
The product looks beautiful on you! I love a good highlighter. My current one is too pink on my very olive skin, so this one could be a much better fit. Thanks for telling me about it!
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Phyrra says
It’s stunning on you! I can see why you love it.
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Brooke says
Thank you!
Cosmetics Aficionado says
I bought this and love it so much I want to marry it lol. I am seriously considering a backup, since it is LE.
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Jessica H. says
I love that the shimmer is subtle, but still totally there! Very pretty!
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Kelly says
I bought this over the weekend because I knew what you were writing about. Fun fact, it’s sold out at many Sephora’s and the CS I spoke with said that they weren’t getting more in. So if you want it, grab it now.
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Brooke says
WOW seriously?! I haven’t been to the stores lately to check. It’s still online so hopefully those that want it can get it! I heard people are buying backups upon backups.
Chelsea says
Seriously, this highlighter is freaking incredible. I use it everyday and it looks like such a natural glow!
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Stasja says
I want this so bad! Unfortunately, I’ll have to try eBay or pay a lot for shipping on the Sephora website. But that won’t stop me 🙂 it looks beautiful on you btw.
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Brooke says
Thank you! It’s definitely worth the splurge!
Heather says
I love this highlight she did such a great job!
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amber.m says
Oh my gosh, I love it! It’s so pretty!
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