Selena Gomez's Rare Beauty Highlighter Is So Shimmery

I'm a sucker for a good highlighter [1]; I love how ethereal it makes me feel and the glow it gives off. It's perfect for the no-makeup look, which is something I strive for every time I reach for my makeup. I feel like adding a highlighter to my face instantly makes me look a little more dressed up, like putting on a pair of earrings or a necklace. So naturally, I couldn't wait to test out Selena Gomez [2]'s much-hyped Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminiser [3].

The liquid highlighter comes in eight colours, ranging from darker hues to one that was almost iridescent. My favourite pick is Mesmerise because it matches my skin tone and gives off a natural glow, which is something I look for in a highlighter. I have tested many beauty products in my time [4] as an editor, but this formula felt so easy to use and doesn't budge throughout the day. When I was trying to wash off the swatches from my hand, it took a little bit of time for the makeup to come off, proving that the formula is super impressive and long lasting. I also loved how the bottle had a super cute applicator that was easy to use. The pricepoint was pretty great too — at $22, it's more affordable than others I've tried.

As for the product itself, it didn't feel super sticky like some other liquid highlighters do. Sometimes, wearing highlighter just feels like I have a layer of goop on my face, but I forgot this one was even on until I looked in the mirror toward the end of the day. While the product does look super glittery, it's not overbearing when you apply it onto your face.

You don't have to apply much product to your cheekbones to get a nice shimmer; I just tapped on a few dots along my cheek with the applicator and then blended it in with my fingers. I also added a touch along the bridge of my nose to give myself a bit of a shine. Selena Gomez clearly knew what she was doing when it came to this product — I'm not surprised since she's mastered the *glow* herself after attending countless red carpet events over the years.

Keep reading to see the shade swatches on my hand and Mesmerise on my face, then shop for your own perfect shade.