The Splurge vs. Steal – The Touche Eclat vs. Magic Lumi

Illuminators, highlighters and concealers are a dime a dozen but there are  few that can compete with the Touch Eclat by Yves Saint Laurent.  Recently I’ve developed a hunger for anything new and exciting, anything that held the promise of radiant and luminous skin.  Collecting illuminators and highlighters that double as concealers are a huge plus, especially if packaged in gold casing.

Flipping through the pages of my favorite beauty magazines I stumbled upon a sample for Magic Lumi by Loreal, a highlighter that hydrates, moisturizes and diminishes dark shadows. I liked it so much I tore out the coupon and made a beeline for walgreens the very next morning and bought two.

The NewComer

What it is: Magic Lumi Highlighter by Loreal

How it looks/feels: The texture is silky and glides on the skin leaving behind a seamless application.

Cons: It’s only available in one shade, but it is a highlighter and the rule of thumb is to pick a highlighter/illuminator a few shades lighter than your natural skin tone.

Why we love it: The price is right and delivers radiance and luminous skin. $12.95

The Classic

What it is: The Touch Eclat is a beauty cult item, a beauty essential for every fashionista or beauty junkie.

How it looks/feels: The texture is silky and glides on the skin leaving behind glowing radiance for a seamless application.

Pros: Available in various shades for all skin tones.

Why we love it: The original illuminator/highlighter guaranteed to fade away imperfections by enhancing our features and diminishing dark shadows for that bright-eyed appearance. $45

The Conclusion: No one want’s to be caught in a makeup rut, it’s okay to have more than one highlighter/illuminator in your beauty arsenal.  When you use the same items year after year you  end up looking the same, it’s good to have options so that your makeup stays  fresh and current.

This is one Citygirl with radiant skin!