I love these magic pens that instantly give a boost of radiance to your face and especially brightening up the under eye area.
I have got three in my collection and wanted to give you the run down. They all are in a pen style applicator and either have a twist or push mechanism, which allows the product to be pumped to the brush. All of them have the same synthetic brush, making it extremely easy and convenient for application.
This is probably one of the most popular complexion highlighters and came onto the market before any other brand.
The texture feels like a light lotion and if you are looking for it to conceal dark under eye circles, i'm afraid it won't because there just isn't enough coverage. It gives a very subtle highlighted glow and adds radiance to the skin. I love using it under my eyes, as it just makes my eyes appear more wide awake.
MAC Prep + Prime Highlighter (Bright Forecast) £17.50
This is probably the cheapest out of all three. The texture is slightly thicker than the YSL Touche Eclat, however i do find sometimes it creases quite easily. It is a creamy yellowy/peachy shade and is very brightening for under the eye area. It is great for using on the bridge of the nose and forehead, because it does give a boost of radiance to the skin. I feel the MAC Prep + Prime gives more of a brighter appearance on darker skins because of the yellow tone in the highlighter.
Tom Ford Illuminating Highlight Pen (Amber Eclat) £40
The Tom Ford highlighting pen is certainly the most expensive of the bunch! This has a slightly thicker consistency compared with the other two highlighting pens, which i think is better for people wanting to conceal their under eye circles but don't want to use something too heavy. There are eight shades to choose from, so you aren't limited!
Which one is my favourite? I always find myself reaching for the YSL Touche Eclat because i love the light consistency! It doesn't crease and it brightens up my face.
What is your favourite highlighting pen?