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October 1, 2022<\/span><\/p>\n

By Lisa Petrison<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

While cream highlighters seem to be especially popular at the moment, some very good powder highlighters using cleaner formulas have been introduced over the past year or so as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

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TOP PICKS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2663 Living Clean Superstars:
\n<\/strong>+Bare Minerals Mineral Veil Illuminating Finishing Powder ($28)
\nChantecaille Subeam Cheek and Eye Shade ($82)
\nHaus Labs Bio-Radiant Gel-Powder Highlighter ($40)<\/span>
\nIlia DayLite Highlighting Powder ($34)<\/span>
\nMineral Fusion Illuminating Powder ($33)
\n+MOB Highlighter ($28)<\/span>
\n+RMS Beauty Luminizing Powder ($38)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2666 Additional Possibilities:
\n<\/strong>+100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Gemmed Luminizer ($40)
\nBare Minerals Endless Glow Highlighter ($29)
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\u2660\u00a0Trash Can:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>
\nBobbi Brown Highlighting Powder ($52)
\nClinique Powder Pop Flower Highlight ($36)
\nPhysicians Formula Murumuru Butter Highlighter ($12)
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\u2665 Lisa’s Choice:
\n<\/strong>\u221a MOB Highlighter ($28)
\nHaus Labs Bio-Radiant Gel-Powder Highlighter ($40)
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Notes:<\/em><\/span>
\n1)\u00a0 Living Clean Superstars \u2013 Products with high scores on both Performance Rating (5) as well as Ingredients Rating (4\/5).\u00a0 \u00a0+ Clean Pick (Ingredients Rating = 5).<\/em><\/span>
\n3)\u00a0 Lisa\u2019s Choice \u2013 Products that I would purchase for my own personal use.\u00a0 \u221a Lisa\u2019s Favorite<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Gemmed Luminizer – $40<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Overall Rating:<\/strong> \"4 (4 \/ 5)<\/span><\/p>\n

Performance Rating:<\/strong> \"3 (3 \/ 5)<\/span><\/p>\n

Ingredients Rating:<\/strong> \"5 (5 \/ 5)<\/span><\/p>\n

Lisa Irritation Level:\u00a0<\/strong>None<\/span><\/p>\n

Processed Fragrance:\u00a0<\/strong>None<\/span><\/p>\n

Silicone Level:\u00a0<\/strong>None<\/span><\/p>\n

Problematic Colorings:\u00a0<\/strong>None<\/span><\/p>\n

The description of this product reads, “Stunning powder highlighters use light-reflecting minerals and gemstones to create glowing, luminous skin. Colored from antioxidant-rich fruit pigments, and made with skin-softening avocado and cocoa butters. These radiant luminizers are laced with the superfine powder of multifaceted gemstones like sunstone, moonstone, pyrite, and opal.”<\/span><\/p>\n

This product has a very clean ingredients list, with colorings that are from fruit pigments rather than minerals or synthetics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I tried this highlighter in the shade Prism (“pale, rose gold highlighter with pearly shimmer”) as part of the Fruit Pigmented Rose Gold Palette.<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

I felt like the product was patchy and rather difficult to apply, and didn’t feel that it looked all that good on me even after I spent a good bit of time working with it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While it didn’t irritate my skin, I don’t feel that it felt especially good for my skin in the way that (say) the MOB Beauty or Haus Labs highlighters do.<\/span><\/p>\n

Size:<\/strong> 0.32 oz.<\/span><\/p>\n

100% Pure Rating:<\/strong> 4.6 Stars (499 reviews)<\/span><\/p>\n

Credo Clean:<\/strong> Meets Criteria<\/span><\/p>\n

Clean at Sephora:<\/strong> Meets Criteria<\/span><\/p>\n

Drunk Elephant Clean: <\/strong>Meets Criteria<\/span><\/p>\n

EU Compliant:\u00a0<\/strong>Meets Criteria<\/span><\/p>\n

Think Dirty Rating:\u00a0<\/strong>0 (green)<\/span><\/p>\n

EWG Product Rating:\u00a0<\/strong>3 (yellow)<\/span><\/p>\n

EWG Ingredient Rating:<\/strong> 3 (yellow)<\/span><\/p>\n

EWG Problem Ingredients:<\/strong> Rosa canina oil (3), Chamomile (4)<\/span><\/p>\n

Fragrance Ingredients:\u00a0<\/strong>Rosa canina seed oil, Chamomile, Pomegranate extract, Goji berry extract<\/span><\/p>\n

All Ingredients:<\/strong> Rice Starch; Rosa Canina Seed Oil; Avocado Butter; Cocoa Seed Butter; Pigmented Extracts of Pomegranate, Cranberry, Strawberry, Raspberry, Cherry, Apricot, Peach and Cabernet Grapes; Chamomile, Pomegranate Extract, Goji Berry Extract, Tocopherol, Mica<\/span><\/p>\n

Buy From 100% Pure<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Bare Minerals Endless Glow Highlighter – $29<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Overall Rating:<\/strong> \"3 (3 \/ 5)<\/span><\/p>\n

Performance Rating:<\/strong> \"2 (2 \/ 5)<\/span><\/p>\n

Ingredients Rating:<\/strong> \"4 (4 \/ 5)<\/span><\/p>\n

Lisa Irritation Level: <\/strong>Mild (Itching)<\/span><\/p>\n

Processed Fragrance:\u00a0<\/strong>None<\/span><\/p>\n

Silicone Level:\u00a0<\/strong>High<\/span><\/p>\n

Problematic Colorings:\u00a0<\/strong>Red #30, Yellow #5<\/span><\/p>\n

The description of this product reads, “A vegan, talc-free powder highlighter that gives your complexion a long-lasting, lit-from-within glow \u2014 while blurring the look of pores and imperfections. Clean glitter-free formula delivers natural-looking luminosity. Creamy powder formula applies effortlessly and won\u2019t crease, cake or crack on your skin. Blurs the look of pores and imperfections.”<\/span><\/p>\n

This highlighting powder from Bare Minerals is offered in five shades.<\/span><\/p>\n

I have Zen, which seems to be mostly just silvery highlights without additional color, and it looks pretty on me.<\/span><\/p>\n

Unfortunately it has been a little annoying to my skin, though.<\/span><\/p>\n

EWG lists as problematic dimethicone (a silicone), phenoxyethanol (a preservative), and two coloring agents, but I don’t seem to consistently have problems with those in other products.<\/span><\/p>\n

I’ve reacted to a number of Bare Minerals products in the past (though many others have been fine for me), and so this is not really a surprise to me.<\/span><\/p>\n

Although this particular reaction has been mild, I don’t think I will be using the product again.<\/span><\/p>\n

Size:\u00a0<\/strong>0.35 oz.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bare Minerals Rating:\u00a0<\/strong>4.7 Stars (148 reviews)<\/span><\/p>\n

Credo Clean:\u00a0<\/strong>Meets Criteria<\/span><\/p>\n

Clean at Sephora:\u00a0<\/strong>Unclear<\/span><\/p>\n

Drunk Elephant Clean: <\/strong>No<\/span><\/p>\n

EU Compliant:\u00a0<\/strong>Meets Criteria<\/span><\/p>\n

EWG Ingredient Rating:<\/strong> 5 (yellow)<\/span><\/p>\n

EWG Problem Ingredients:<\/strong> Dimethicone (3), Phenoxyethanol (4), Titanium dioxide (3), Red #30 (6), Yellow #5 (6). (Also contains Cetyl Dimethicone.)<\/span><\/p>\n

Fragrance Ingredients:\u00a0<\/strong>None<\/span><\/p>\n

All Ingredients:<\/strong> Mica, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Diisostearyl Malate, Polyethylene, Cetyl Dimethicone, Palmitoyl Isoleucine, Caprylyl Glycol, Silica, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Bismuth Oxychloride, Red 30, Yellow 5<\/span><\/p>\n

Buy From Bare Minerals<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Bare Minerals Mineral Veil Illuminating Finishing Powder – $28<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2663 Living Clean Superstar<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Overall Rating:<\/strong> \"5 (5 \/ 5)<\/span><\/p>\n

Performance Rating:<\/strong> \"5 (5 \/ 5)<\/span><\/p>\n

Ingredients Rating:<\/strong> \"5 (5 \/ 5)<\/span><\/p>\n

Lisa Irritation Level:\u00a0<\/strong>None<\/span><\/p>\n

Processed Fragrance:\u00a0<\/strong>None<\/span><\/p>\n

Silicone Level:\u00a0<\/strong>None<\/span><\/p>\n

Problematic Colorings:\u00a0<\/strong>None<\/span><\/p>\n

The description of this product reads, “A weightless, talc-free loose setting powder that sets makeup and extends wear while blurring the appearance of pores and fine lines, for a soft-focus finish with no flashback.”<\/span><\/p>\n

This loose finishing powder from Bare Minerals is very pretty but also extremely sparkly.<\/span><\/p>\n

A very small amount applied with a fan brush has worked well for me as a highlighter appropriate for evening use.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, sometimes I have mixed a tiny bit of this product into loose powder or loose powder foundation, to give my overall complexion just a touch of luminosity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I have found it to be a quite clean product that has not irritated my skin at all.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Size:\u00a0<\/strong>0.3 oz.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sephora Rating:\u00a0<\/strong>4.5 Stars (5957 reviews)<\/span><\/p>\n

Credo Clean:\u00a0<\/strong>Meets Criteria<\/span><\/p>\n

Clean at Sephora:\u00a0<\/strong>Yes<\/span><\/p>\n

Drunk Elephant Clean: <\/strong>Meets Criteria<\/span><\/p>\n

EU Compliant:\u00a0<\/strong>Meets Criteria<\/span><\/p>\n

EWG Product Rating:\u00a0<\/strong>2 (green)<\/span><\/p>\n

EWG Ingredients Rating:<\/strong> 2 (green)<\/span><\/p>\n

EWG Problem Ingredients:<\/strong> None<\/span><\/p>\n

Fragrance Ingredients:\u00a0<\/strong>None<\/span><\/p>\n

All Ingredients:<\/strong> Corn Starch, Corn Starch Modified , Zinc Stearate. May Contain: Iron Oxides<\/span><\/p>\n

Buy From Bare Minerals<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Buy From Sephora<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Chantecaille Subeam Cheek and Eye Shade – $82<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2663\u00a0Living Clean Superstar<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Overall Rating:<\/strong> \"5 (5 \/ 5)<\/span><\/p>\n

Performance Rating:<\/strong> \"5 (5 \/ 5)<\/span><\/p>\n

Ingredients Rating:<\/strong> \"4 (4 \/ 5)<\/span><\/p>\n

Lisa Irritation Level:\u00a0<\/strong>Mild (Eyes Only)<\/span><\/p>\n

Processed Fragrance:\u00a0<\/strong>None<\/span><\/p>\n

Silicone Level:\u00a0<\/strong>None<\/span><\/p>\n

Problematic Colorings:\u00a0<\/strong>None<\/span><\/p>\n

The description of this product reads, “A brilliant all-in-one gel\/powder formula that gives eyes and cheeks a sun-kissed gleam of warmth that instantly flatters and defines. Packaged in a limited-edition one-of-a kind neon marbled art compact\u2014no two are alike.”<\/span><\/p>\n

This is a quite expensive highlighter (released in 2022) that I purchased during the yearly Chantecaille sale because I saw some YouTube videos where it looked unusually pretty.<\/span><\/p>\n

It has the sort of sheen that I think might be appropriately described the word “gleaming,” rather than being too subtle or too obvious.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While I like the way that it looks on my cheeks, I am thinking that it may be especially well-suited to those with light neutral (or maybe light olive) skin tones, and that it works slightly less well on my own warmer light skin.<\/span><\/p>\n

While the product also looks nice on my eyes, I cannot wear it that way due to it causing irritation.<\/span><\/p>\n

I have not had any problems with it causing irritation on my cheeks, however.<\/span><\/p>\n

Although Chantecaille seems to be positioning this product as being associated with the sun, I think that it is more just a straightforward rose-gold color than any sort of a bronzy shade.<\/span><\/p>\n

The finish of the product seems to have more of a slight metallic-type sheen than is the case with most highlighting type products, and I do think that makes for a pretty look.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is a baked gelee from Italy, with a dramatic 3-D flower petal design baked into the product.<\/span><\/p>\n

While I think the flower petal design is very pretty, I expected more from the “limited-edition one-of-a-kind neon marbled art compact” and don’t think that the container (which is plastic) adds too much to the enjoyment of the product for me.<\/span><\/p>\n

In comparing this highlighter to others that I own, I found that it looks almost exactly the same on both my hand and my face as the MOB Highlighter in the M51 (“shimmering rose gold”) shade.<\/span><\/p>\n

I actually like the MOB Beauty product much more because it seems to be a softer modern formula that is easier to apply and because I can use it on my eyes.<\/span><\/p>\n

While the MOB product does not have the pretty design or limited-edition packaging, the fact that the price ($28 including the refillable case) is so much more reasonable makes it a preferable alternative in my view.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Size:<\/strong> 0.16 oz.<\/span><\/p>\n

Chantecaille Rating:<\/strong> 4.7 Stars (32 reviews)<\/span><\/p>\n

Credo Clean:<\/strong> No<\/span><\/p>\n

Clean at Sephora:<\/strong> Unclear<\/span><\/p>\n

Drunk Elephant Clean:<\/strong> Meets Criteria<\/span><\/p>\n

EU Compliant:<\/strong> Yes<\/span><\/p>\n

EWG Ingredient Rating:<\/strong> 3 (yellow)<\/span><\/p>\n

EWG Problem Ingredients:<\/strong> Polysorbate-20 (3), Titanium Dioxide (3). (Also contains 1,2-Hexandiol, which is stated as not listed in the EWG database.)<\/span><\/p>\n

Fragrance Ingredients:<\/strong> None<\/span><\/p>\n

All Ingredients:<\/strong> Mica, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Glycerin, Vp\/hexadecene Copolymer, Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate, Polysorbate 20, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gellan Gum, 1,2-hexandiol, Calcium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide.<\/span><\/p>\n

Buy From Chantecaille<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Haus Labs Bio-Radiant Gel-Powder Highlighter – $40<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2663 Living Clean Superstar<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Overall Rating:<\/strong> \"5 (5 \/ 5)<\/span><\/p>\n

Performance Rating:<\/strong> \"5 (5 \/ 5)<\/span><\/p>\n

Ingredients Rating:<\/strong> \"4 (4 \/ 5)<\/span><\/p>\n

Lisa Irritation Level:\u00a0<\/strong>None<\/span><\/p>\n

Processed Fragrance:\u00a0<\/strong>None<\/span><\/p>\n

Silicone Level:\u00a0<\/strong>Low<\/span><\/p>\n

Problematic Colorings:\u00a0<\/strong>None<\/span><\/p>\n

The description of this product reads, “An innovative, clean, highlighting gel-powder that melts onto skin imparting a pure, radiant glow. This super-gliding highlighter has a blurring effect that instantly smooths skin. Its weightless, transfer-resistant formula features multidimensional pearls and reflective pigments that deliver pure radiance in a non-glittery glow. Clinically + dermatologist tested. Safe for eyes, face + body.”<\/span><\/p>\n

I have to admit that I almost gave up on these highlighters without even trying them, since the color selection and the marketing made it seem like the product was going to be appropriate only for people who wanted a dramatic or theatrical makeup look.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, I tried out a variety of shades in a Sephora store and found that while they are shiny enough that I need to apply them with some restraint, quite a few of the shades looked really nice on me.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I also liked how easy they were to apply and how they felt on my skin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I don’t feel that the product irritated my skin. If anything, it seemed to be good for my skin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The formula seems to be pretty similar to that of the Haus Labs powder bronzer, which I have been using on a regular basis because I like it so much.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While I am most interested in the shade Peach Quartz (which looked fairly subtle on my skin), several of the other shades seemed like they also would work well for me.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Size:<\/strong> 0.42 oz.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sephora Rating:<\/strong> 4.7 Stars (330 reviews)<\/span><\/p>\n

Credo Clean:<\/strong> No<\/span><\/p>\n

Clean at Sephora:<\/strong> Yes<\/span><\/p>\n

Drunk Elephant Clean:<\/strong> Meets Criteria<\/span><\/p>\n

EU Compliant:<\/strong> Meets Criteria<\/span><\/p>\n

EWG Ingredient Rating:<\/strong> 3 (yellow)<\/span><\/p>\n

EWG Problem Ingredients:<\/strong> Polysorbate-20 (3), Titanium dioxide (3).<\/span><\/p>\n

Fragrance Ingredients:<\/strong> None<\/span><\/p>\n

All Ingredients:<\/strong> Mica, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, HDI\/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Pseudozyma Epicola\/Sunflower Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate, Arnica Montana Flower Extract**, Squalane, Actinidia Polygama Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gellen Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Dicalcium Phosphate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 20, Water, Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide. **Fermented<\/span><\/p>\n

Buy From Haus Labs<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Buy From Sephora<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Ilia DayLite Highlighting Powder – $34<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2663 Living Clean Superstar<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Overall Rating:<\/strong> \"5 (5 \/ 5)<\/span><\/p>\n

Performance Rating:<\/strong> \"5 (5 \/ 5)<\/span><\/p>\n

Ingredients Rating:<\/strong> \"4 (4 \/ 5)<\/span><\/p>\n

Lisa Irritation Level:\u00a0<\/strong>None<\/span><\/p>\n

Processed Fragrance:\u00a0<\/strong>None<\/span><\/p>\n

Silicone Level:\u00a0<\/strong>Low<\/span><\/p>\n

Problematic Colorings:\u00a0<\/strong>None<\/span><\/p>\n

The description of this product reads, “A clean, talc-free finely milled powder that delivers an illuminating golden glow. Buttery soft textures blend easily and can create a subtle shimmer or a more dramatic highlight. Metallic finish adds depth and dimension to high points of face. Includes a built in mirror for easy, on-the-go application.”<\/span><\/p>\n

I have the Decades (“soft gold”) version of this highlighter and it is very pretty on me.<\/span><\/p>\n

The sheen is pretty strong and so I have to be careful to apply it very sparingly using either a fan brush or a big fluffy brush.<\/span><\/p>\n

At least for me, it seems more appropriate for evening than for day use.<\/span><\/p>\n

The company released some new shades of this product in 2022, for a total of four. The others are described as “rose gold,’ “soft copper” and “golden bronze.”<\/span><\/p>\n

I think they look really pretty and would be interested in experimenting with all of them.<\/span><\/p>\n

This product has seemed to be fine on my skin and I have enjoyed using it.<\/span><\/p>\n

The ingredients list looks pretty good to me.<\/span><\/p>\n

The dimethicone listed is the last ingredient and thus not much of a concern for me.<\/span><\/p>\n

Size:<\/strong> 0.23 oz.<\/span><\/p>\n

Awards:\u00a0<\/strong>2021 Glamour Beauty Award Winner<\/span><\/p>\n

Ilia Rating:<\/strong> 4.4 Stars (300 reviews)<\/span><\/p>\n

Credo Clean:\u00a0<\/strong>Yes<\/span><\/p>\n

Clean at Sephora:\u00a0<\/strong>Yes<\/span><\/p>\n

Drunk Elephant Clean: <\/strong>No<\/span><\/p>\n

EU Compliant:\u00a0<\/strong>Meets Criteria<\/span><\/p>\n

Think Dirty Rating:\u00a0<\/strong>3 (green)<\/span><\/p>\n

EWG Ingredient Rating:<\/strong> 4 (yellow)<\/span><\/p>\n

EWG Problem Ingredients:<\/strong> Malic acid (4), Dimethicone (4), Titanium dioxide (3)<\/span><\/p>\n

Fragrance Ingredients:<\/strong> Lonicera caprifolium (honeysuckle) flower extract, Lonicera japonica (honeysuckle) flower extract<\/span><\/p>\n

All Ingredients:<\/strong> Mica, Alumina, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Zinc Stearate, Silica, Caprylic\/Capric Triglyceride, Ethyl Macadamiate, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Tin Oxide, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Jojoba Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Malic Acid, Dimethicone. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxide, Bismuth Oxychloride<\/span><\/p>\n

Buy From Ilia<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Buy From Sephora<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Mineral Fusion Illuminating Powder – $33<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2663 Living Clean Superstar<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Overall Rating:<\/strong> \"5 (5 \/ 5)<\/span><\/p>\n

Performance Rating:<\/strong> \"5 (5 \/ 5)<\/span><\/p>\n

Ingredients Rating:<\/strong> \"4 (4 \/ 5)<\/span><\/p>\n

Lisa Irritation Level:\u00a0<\/strong>None<\/span><\/p>\n

Processed Fragrance:\u00a0<\/strong>None<\/span><\/p>\n

Silicone Level:\u00a0<\/strong>None<\/span><\/p>\n

Problematic Colorings:\u00a0<\/strong>None<\/span><\/p>\n

The description of this product reads, “The ultimate multitasker. Think of Mineral Fusion\u2019s Illuminating Powder as the easiest solution for healthy radiance\u2014blend all four shades together with a brush and dust over your blush or bronzer for a youthful glow. Or use them individually as a bronzer, highlighter, eye and cheek color. It does more than look good, it does good: Aloe soothes the skin while Pomegranate, Red Tea, White Tea, Sea Kelp, Vitamin C & E defend against free radical damage.\u00a0Use all 4 colors together or use individually as you like. Light-reflecting minerals give a luminous, shimmery, sheer look. Nourishing botanicals feel good on your skin (and conscience). Skin-soothing, age-defying antioxidant goodness.”<\/span><\/p>\n

This highlighter from Mineral Fusion contains four different colors of highlighters, which can be used individually or swirled on the brush in combination.<\/span><\/p>\n

Considering what a small amount of highlighter most people tend to use, I think that this is a really good idea since it allows for some flexibility in the look without the need to purchase multiple products.<\/span><\/p>\n

Especially compared to (say) the Ilia powder highlighter, the amount of shimmer provided by this one is quite mild but still pretty.<\/span><\/p>\n

I like the way that it looks on me and my skin does not seem to have been irritated by it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Phenoxyethanol (a preservative) is included in the ingredients list but otherwise it looks fairly clean to me.<\/span><\/p>\n

Although I like the way that this product looks on me, I think that it would be even better on someone with neutral or cool skin since it seems to me to lean a bit pink overall.<\/span><\/p>\n

Size:\u00a0<\/strong>0.29 oz.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mineral Fusion Rating:\u00a0<\/strong>4.2 (45 reviews)<\/span><\/p>\n

Credo Clean:\u00a0<\/strong>Meets Criteria<\/span><\/p>\n

Clean at Sephora:\u00a0<\/strong>Unclear<\/span><\/p>\n

Drunk Elephant Clean: <\/strong>Meets Criteria<\/span><\/p>\n

EU Compliant:\u00a0<\/strong>Meets Criteria<\/span><\/p>\n

EWG Product Rating:<\/strong> EWG Verified<\/span><\/p>\n

EWG Ingredient Rating:\u00a0<\/strong>4 (yellow)<\/span><\/p>\n

EWG Problem Ingredients:<\/strong> Tocopheryl acetate (3), Aloe vera (3), Phenoxyethanol (4)<\/span><\/p>\n

Fragrance Ingredients:\u00a0<\/strong>Rooibos leaf extract, Pomegranate extract, Elderberry flower extract<\/span><\/p>\n

All Ingredients:<\/strong> Mica, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Zinc Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylic\/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, White Tea Leaf Extract, Rooibos Leaf Extract, Pomegranate Extract, Sea Kelp Extract, Aloe Vera Leaf Extract, Grape Seed Extract, Saf\u00adflower Seed Oil, Elderberry Flower Extract, Phenoxyethanol.<\/span><\/p>\n

Buy From Mineral Fusion<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Buy From Pharmaca<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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MOB Highlighter – $28<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2665\u00a0Lisa’s Choice<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2663 Living Clean Superstar<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Overall Rating:<\/strong> \"5 (5 \/ 5)<\/span><\/p>\n

Performance Rating:<\/strong> \"5 (5 \/ 5)<\/span><\/p>\n

Ingredients Rating:<\/strong> \"5 (5 \/ 5)<\/span><\/p>\n

Lisa Irritation Level:\u00a0<\/strong>None<\/span><\/p>\n

Processed Fragrance:\u00a0<\/strong>None<\/span><\/p>\n

Silicone Level:\u00a0<\/strong>None<\/span><\/p>\n

Problematic Colorings:\u00a0<\/strong>None<\/span><\/p>\n

The description of this product reads, “Finely crushed pearls add a layer of light wherever you apply. We formulated our Highlighter with amino acid coated pigments for a buttery texture and non-drying, diffused layer of light. Ultra fine pearls give a soft-focus illumination for face or body.”<\/span><\/p>\n

MOB Beauty is a new company started by two of the main people responsible for the initial success of MAC Cosmetics back in the 1980’s, and I’ve been really impressed with everything from them that I have tried so far.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I’m especially enthusiastic about this product, which has become my favorite powder highlighter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The product has a soft texture and goes on very smoothly with almost no effort at all.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I tried the shade M51 (“shimmering rose gold”) and think that it looks lovely on me – slightly metallic but restrained and elegant.<\/span><\/p>\n

The other shades – M49 (“shimmering pink champagne”), M50 (“shimmering white gold”) and M52 (“shimmering copper”) – look very pretty as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I would be interested in trying all of these shades, perhaps especially the copper one since it looks like it would work as a shimmery bronzer for me.<\/span><\/p>\n

The highlighters have an ingredient list that looks good to me, and I have not had any issues with irritation even when I have used the product on my eyes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I also like the simple refillable plastic packaging that allows the color of the product to be viewed without opening it up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I would imagine that this feature is especially useful to the professional makeup artists who seem to be a main target for this brand.<\/span><\/p>\n

The only thing that I don’t like about the product is that the shades do not have regular names, since I find it absolutely impossible to remember the numbers that are used instead.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Especially considering the price point, I think that anyone who has any interest in powder highlighters would do well to consider trying this one.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Size:<\/strong> 0.14 oz.<\/span><\/p>\n

MOB Rating:<\/strong> 4.8 Stars (16 reviews)<\/span><\/p>\n

Credo Clean:<\/strong> Meets Criteria<\/span><\/p>\n

Clean at Sephora:<\/strong> Meets Criteria<\/span><\/p>\n

Drunk Elephant Clean:<\/strong> Meets Criteria<\/span><\/p>\n

EU Compliant:\u00a0<\/strong>Meets Criteria<\/span><\/p>\n

EWG Ingredient Rating:<\/strong> 3 (yellow)<\/span><\/p>\n

EWG Problem Ingredients:<\/strong> Tocopheryl acetate (3), Titanium dioxide (3)<\/span><\/p>\n

Fragrance Ingredients:<\/strong> None<\/span><\/p>\n

All Ingredients:<\/strong> Mica, caprylic\/capric triglyceride, magnesium myristate, squalane, isostearyl neopentanoate, tocopheryl acetate, lauroyl lysine, sodium dehydroacetate, silica. May contain: titanium dioxide, iron oxides. (Note: m49 does not contain silica)<\/span><\/p>\n

Buy From MOB<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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RMS Beauty Luminizing Powder – $38<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2663 Living Clean Superstar<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Overall Rating:<\/strong> \"5 (5 \/ 5)<\/span><\/p>\n

Performance Rating:<\/strong> \"5 (5 \/ 5)<\/span><\/p>\n

Ingredients Rating:<\/strong> \"5 (5 \/ 5)<\/span><\/p>\n

Lisa Irritation Level:\u00a0<\/strong>None<\/span><\/p>\n

Processed Fragrance:\u00a0<\/strong>None<\/span><\/p>\n

Silicone Level:\u00a0<\/strong>None<\/span><\/p>\n

Problematic Colorings:\u00a0<\/strong>None<\/span><\/p>\n

The description of this product reads, “An ultra-fine, moisture-delivering powder with light-reflective shimmer. Highlights skin with a luminous finish. Available in three versatile shades. Natural oils and refined mineral pigments pressed without exposure to heat give you the ease of a powder and the moisturizing texture of a cream to add a touch of luminosity to skin. Looks healthy, never drying!”<\/span><\/p>\n

RMS currently offers powder highlighters in three neutral shades that echo the colors of the company’s most popular cream highlighters, providing moderately shimmery highlights to the cheeks and eyes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Grande Dame (“an alluring moonlit-champagne luminosity”) is similar in color to the the company’s popular Living Luminizer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Midnight Hour (“a glowing rose-gold radiance”) is similar to the Master Mixer and Master Radiance Base.<\/span><\/p>\n

Madeira Bronzer (“an enchanting sun-kissed bronzed highlight”) is similar to the Buriti Bronzer.<\/span><\/p>\n

The first two shades have worked well for me on my cheeks as well as my eyes. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Madeira Bronzer seems too dark for me to use as a bronzer (even though the Buriti Bronzer is one of my favorite products).<\/span><\/p>\n

I have gotten some nice use out of the Madeira Bronzer as an eyeshadow, though I would use it more if the container size were not so large.<\/span><\/p>\n

Like other classic RMS products, these feel good to me and have not irritated my skin at all.<\/span><\/p>\n

While they are not nearly as easy to apply as (say) the new RMS ReDimension Hydra Powder Blush, I have not had any problems creating a nice look with them.<\/span><\/p>\n

RMS Rating:<\/strong> 4.9 Stars (219 reviews)<\/span><\/p>\n

Credo Clean: <\/strong>Yes<\/span><\/p>\n

Clean at Sephora:\u00a0<\/strong>Yes<\/span><\/p>\n

Drunk Elephant Clean: <\/strong>Meets Criteria<\/span><\/p>\n

EU Compliant:\u00a0<\/strong>Meets Criteria<\/span><\/p>\n

EWG Ingredient Rating:<\/strong> 2 (green)<\/span><\/p>\n

EWG Problem Ingredients:<\/strong> Titanium dioxide (3)<\/span><\/p>\n

Fragrance Ingredients:\u00a0<\/strong>Rosemary leaf extract<\/span><\/p>\n

All Ingredients:<\/strong> Mica, Zinc Stearate, **Buriti Fruit Oil, Caprylic\/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Tocopherol (non-GMO), *Rosemary Leaf Extract. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides.\u00a0 ** Wildcrafted<\/span><\/p>\n

Buy From Credo<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Buy From RMS<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Additional Possibilities<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

This section lists products that seem that they may have potential and that I am hoping to try in the near future.<\/span><\/p>\n

Readers are highly encouraged to bring other relevant products that they have tried to my attention so that I can add them to this list.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lawless Lucid Skin Highlighter – $38<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Lys Beauty Aim High Pressed Highlighter Powder – $19<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Trash Can<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Bobbi Brown Highlighting Powder ($52):<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>I purchased two of these highlighters in 2021 because the ingredients list at the time looked acceptable to me, and I have done fine with the products. However, in 2022, Bobbi Brown reformulated the product and added some additional quite problematic ingredients – including aluminum powder – to it. The new formulation is one that I would not consider buying and I cannot suggest that others consider buying it either. Fortunately, the new MOB highlighter has worked better for me than the Bobbi Brown highlighters ever did, in addition to having a cleaner formula and a lower price point. EWG gives the new formulation of the Bobbi Brown product a 7 (red), flagging the C12-20 Acid PEG-8 ester (3), polysorbate-80 (3), titanium dioxide (3), yellow #5 (6), blue #1 (7), ultramarines (3), aluminum powder (9), chromium hydroxide green (4), chromium oxide greens (5), ferric ammonium ferrocyanide (4), and ferric ferrocyanide (4).<\/span><\/p>\n

Clinique Powder Pop Flower Highlight ($36):<\/strong><\/a> Because I have liked the Clinique Powder Pop Flower Bronzer, I decided to try this companion product. Unfortunately, I found that it irritated my skin and also that it didn’t look that great on me. EWG rates the product as a 5 (yellow), flagging the C12-20 acid PEG-8 ester (3), polysorbate-80 (3), yellow #5 (6), red #22 (5), red #30 (5), chromium oxide greens (5), chromium hydroxide green (4), red #33 (4), red #28 (5), blue #1 (7), red #34 (5), yellow #6 (7), red #7 (6), red #6 (6), ferric ferrocyanide (4), and ultramarines (3). The product also contains carrageenan extract.<\/span><\/p>\n

Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Highlighter ($12):<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0This product has a strong scent that appears to be artificial and that I found to be objectionable. I also did not like the way that this product looked on me. EWG flags several ingredients – dimethicone (3), phenoxyethanol (4), fragrance (8) and titanium dioxide (3) – as problematic.<\/span><\/p>\n

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About This Website<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Living Clean in a Dirty World shopping website is designed to provide guidance to those seeking out products that are relatively low in toxicity and that provide generally positive user experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n

Although the skincare and makeup sections have a particular focus on products appropriate for women who are in their 40’s or beyond, the information provided may be useful for other people as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

The products are curated by Lisa Petrison,<\/strong><\/a> who has been focused on helping people to improve their health by avoiding toxicity since 2008 and who heads the Paradigm Change organization.<\/span><\/p>\n

Her\u00a0Living Clean in a Dirty World blog site<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0discusses a variety of topics of relevance to those who are working to pursue a more natural lifestyle with less exposure to harmful toxicity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lisa is the author of several books, including\u00a0A Beginner’s Guide to Mold Avoidance<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(co-written with Erik Johnson).<\/span><\/p>\n

She also runs the Paradigm Change website<\/strong><\/a> (focusing on issues related to toxic mold illness) and the Mold Avoiders Facebook group<\/strong><\/a> (designed for the discussion of all topics of interest to those pursuing the mold avoidance approach described in the “Beginner’s Guide” book).<\/span><\/p>\n

Lisa was born in August 1964 and has yet to try cosmetic surgery, Botox or other cosmetic treatments requiring interactions with a physician, or beauty products containing retinoids.<\/span><\/p>\n

In her former life, Lisa worked as a business school professor, as a marketing consultant to a variety of large companies, and as a reporter covering the advertising industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

She holds a Ph.D. in marketing and social psychology from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University as well as B.S.\/M.S. degrees from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lisa would like to extend a special note of appreciation to Ellen Kleiman-Redden for her help in trying out products and discussing issues related to this project.<\/span><\/p>\n

She also would like to thank the many members of the Mold Avoiders community who have shared suggestions of products to be included here.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A Note From Lisa<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Products that I have tried or researched and that I have not found to be acceptable from a toxicity standpoint have been omitted entirely from the discussions on this website.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, since a goal of this project is to introduce people to a range of options in terms of price and functionality, some products discussed on this site include ingredients that may not be appropriate for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n

It’s my hope that all individuals making their way to this site will find at least a few options from each product category that meet all of their own needs and wants from a variety of perspectives.<\/span><\/p>\n

The vast majority of cosmetics marketers now offer affiliate programs in which Internet content creators may earn commissions if people who are referred to the companies’ sites by clicking on links end up making purchases.<\/span><\/p>\n

I participate in quite a few individual affiliate programs as well as in the Sovrn\/Viglinks program (which automatically converts regular links into revenue-generating links).<\/span><\/p>\n

Links on this page that may result in affiliate income may include – but are not necessarily limited to – those from the following companies: 100% Pure, Bare Minerals, Bobbi Brown, Clinique, Credo, Haus Labs, Ilia, Lawless, LYS Beauty, Mineral Fusion, MOB Beauty, Pharmaca, Physicians Formula, RMS, Sephora, and Ulta.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Reader comments about products discussed on this website are very welcome.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thoughts may be shared either by posting them in the comments section at the bottom of this page or by sending them directly to me at the following email address:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

info at paradigmchange dot me<\/span><\/p>\n

Companies that would like to offer me complimentary products to try out may contact me at this address as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

Individuals who are seeking out less-toxic products or who are interested in pursuing a cleaner and healthier lifestyle may want to sign up to receive occasional email newsletters<\/strong><\/a> from Living Clean in a Dirty World.<\/span><\/p>\n

Those signing up will receive a free PDF copy of the book Back From The Edge<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>(describing the extraordinary life of mold avoidance pioneer Erik Johnson) and also will be automatically entered in sweepstakes giving away a variety of cleaner products.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thanks very much for visiting the Living Clean in a Dirty World shopping site!<\/span><\/p>\n

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