When comparing The Balm - Mary-Lou Manizer vs BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector™ Pressed, the Slant community recommends The Balm - Mary-Lou Manizer for most people. In the question“What are the best highlighters or illuminators?” The Balm - Mary-Lou Manizer is ranked 1st while BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector™ Pressed is ranked 3rd. The most important reason people chose The Balm - Mary-Lou Manizer is:
It has a beautifully soft and silky texture which gives it the ability to be blended and sheared out really well, if that's the kind of coverage you are after.
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Pros
Pro Soft, silky and blends beautifully
It has a beautifully soft and silky texture which gives it the ability to be blended and sheared out really well, if that's the kind of coverage you are after.
Pro Very intense highlight
This highlighter is very intense so you only need to use a little bit and apply lightly which means that it will last a very long time. Apply sparingly and use caution if you are generally quite heavy handed
Pro Dual purpose as eyeshadow
Because of it's golden honey tones and blendable texture, this highlighter doubles as an eyeshadow really well. Perfect if you're trying to cut down your makeup bag for travelling
Pro Universally flattering shade
Mary-lou manizer is a soft honey-toned highlighter that is flattering on all skin tones
Pro Sheen finish highlight, not glittery
This highlighter gives a glow with a sheen finish rather than a glittery or sparkly finish
Pro Creamy powder texture
This product has a beautiful creamy texture despite its pressed powder design. The powder is formulated with liquid binders to give it a softer creamier consistency which makes blending so easy
Pro Available in 6 different colours
Different colours available to choose from depending on the type of highlight you are after (subtle glow vs highly illuminated) and your skin tone. Colours are Pearl (soft luminescent white), Moonstone (pale gold), Opal (golden opal pearl), Rose Gold (soft gold infused with rose tones), Topaz (golden bronze pearl) and Champagne Pop (soft white gold with pinky peach undertones).
Cons
Con Breaks easily within compact
Many customers have noted the highlighter cracking and breaking within the compact without much transportation (eg living in vanity at home and not in a handbag all day)