Physicians Formula Mineral Glow Pearls Review

For a while now, I've been dying to achieve a makeup look that leaves a nice sheen to my cheekbones. Something that can give me a glow without being too glittery, and define my cheekbones even more than just a contour shade and blush. Like this:

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Look at those cheeks. I love the look. Dewey yet not overdone. That's what I wanted.

I've seen a lot of different highlighting products that can be used on that upper cheekbone to help achieve that look. Unfortunately, a lot of them, are quite expensive. Here are a couple I've considered -

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Ethereal Light $45.

Mac Mineralize Skinfinish in either Soft and Gentle (left) or Lights Capade (right) $32

Too Faced Sweethearts Perfect Flush Blush in Candy Glow $30

There were a couple others, but theses were the highest contenders. Notice that not one of them is under $30. Now, don't get me wrong, I am definitely a fan of high end makeup and believe in it's magical powers. However, if I can find a dupe that works just as well but is cheaper, you can bet your ponies I'm getting that instead. All three of the products above are very different in formula and color. Those are just the ones that I have seen and touched/swatched in person. The color doesn't need to be spot on to one specific shade, no no. Just something that works for my skin.

I was determined to find something that would be a good dupe in general for a highlighting powder. And I think I found it! Let me introduce to you.....

Physicians Formula Mineralize Glow Pearls in Translucent Pearl (for all skin tones) $13.95 

I'm so stinkin' happy right now. $14 is a lot more manageable than $30...or $45 for that matter with the Hourglass Ambient Light! Now, is the texture of this formula as great as the others mentioned above, well no. Its not as smooth, maybe even a touch on the drying side. However, it's really not that bad. Definitely an acceptable alternative. I couldn't wait to try it and I'm happy I bought it. Maybe in the future when I'm a millionaire I'll go out and buy the Hourglass, but for now, this product does what it's supposed to do and I like it. So if you are interested in getting some glowy highlight on those cheeks of yours, I would definitely recommend this. It comes in a couple other shades as well for more medium skin tones. So pick obviously what you think would be best for your tone. However the one pictured above, is supposed to work on all skin tones.

Much love,