Here at Cosmo.ph, we love finding out which products are worth our hard-earned money. For today's installment of Guiltless Gastos (We've got a bunch already up, BTW.), we compared the prices, weight, and ~glow factor~ of highlighter sticks.
Strobe sticks are super easy to use: You just swipe them on your cheekbones and blend the product with your fingertips. Done and done. The results are even better—their creamy formulas melt on the skin well, so the glow looks natural.
If you're not sure which highlighter stick is the best buy, check our Guiltless Gastos guide below.
Bench Beauty Highlighter
This champagne highlighter stick provides a subtle glow that shows only when the light hits.
Glow score: 3.5/5
Price per gram: P199/5.5g = P36.18 per gram
Is it sulit? It's okay. For its price, it can be your everyday highlighter stick for "fresh lang" looks.
Bench Beauty Highlighter, P199, Bench Beauty
Careline Strobe Stick
We fell in love with this highlighter stick at first swipe. You can fake super dewy skin with just a tiny bit of it!
Glow score: 5/5
Price per gram: P205/5 grams = P41 per gram
Is it sulit? YES!
Careline Strobe Stick, P205, Robinsons Department Store
Sunnies Face Glowboss in Hey Girl
Hey Girl is a champagne-hued stick that creates a lit-from-within glow on the cheekbones.
Glow score: 3/5
Price per gram: P445/5.5g = P80.91 per gram
Is it sulit? It's okay. For its ~glow factor~, you only get a subtle sheen. If you want more radiance, you may need to apply more. The good news: This is a great everyday strobe stick for no-makeup looks.
Sunnies Face Glowboss in Hey Girl, P445, Lazada
Fenty Beauty Match Stix Shimmer Skinstick in Champagne Heist
This copper-hued strobe stick contains micro shimmers that contribute to your ~glow~. This shade is best for morenas.
Glow score: 4/5
Price per gram: P1,450/7.1g = P204.22 per gram
Is it sulit? It's okay. If you're into natural and sun-kissed looks, this one's for you.
Fenty Beauty Match Stix Shimmer Skinstick in Champagne Heist, P1,450, Sephora
Benefit Cosmetics Watts Up Cream Highlighter
This highlighter stick will never let you down! Its rose gold hue is proven to be flattering on all skin tones, and its glow can be seen from a mile away.
Glow score: 5/5
Price per gram: P1,900/9.4g = P202.13 per gram
Is it sulit? YES!
Benefit Cosmetics Watts Up Cream Highlighter, P1,900, SM Megamall
Nudestix Nudies All Over Face Color Glow in Illumi-Naughty
This pearly-white, layerable highlighting stick comes with a blending brush to let you control the ~*glow level*~ you want.
Glow score: 3/5
Price per gram: P2,100/8g = P262.5 per gram
Is it sulit? Not gonna lie, we've seen more out-of-this-world radiance from other strobe sticks. But what we love about this particular shade is its wet, glossy skin effect! The other colors available offer a more pearly shimmer.
Nudestix Nudies All Over Face Color Glow in Illumi-Naughty, P2,100, Sephora.ph
Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish Balm & Highlighter Duo
Whether you're in it for a subtle radiance or an all-out dew, this highlighter duo stick will never disappoint. Swipe on the balm for a glossy, glass skin glow, or dab the highlighter for an angelic illuminated look.
Glow score: 4/5
Price per gram: P2,850/3.5g (highlighter) + 3g (balm) = P438.61
Is it sulit? This is a splurge! Although we can attest to its luminous powers, this duo is a pricey choice. Plus, the product separates from the packaging when exposed to warm weather.
Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish Balm & Highlighter Duo, P2,850, Sephora.ph
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