The Balm is definitely a brand that for me, has really emerged this year and I am very excited about their products. First of all, I absolutely love their packaging because it's so different and I would definitely say it was one of the things that caught my eye about this product. I was looking for a highlighter that was pigmented and that was a really nice light gold shade and this product ticks all the boxes for me.
I apply this product on my cheek bones and under my brow bone to give it some definition. I think the product comes out really well on the skin, you can really see the glow after you apply it. When it comes to applying to product, I find it easy to just dot it on with my finger on my cheek bone and I blend this either with a beauty blender or a small fluffy brush. On my brow bone, I use the Real Techniques eyebrow brush.
The thing I love about it, is that it's not too shimmery but gives a really natural highlight which then makes it brilliant for every day use. Because the product is so well received on the skin, you only need to use a tiny bit so I think that it will last for a long time, which is always a bonus!
Additionally, the product is fairly small and comes with a mirror so this makes it perfect for carrying around in your handbag when you need that emergency highlight. I will warn you though, I have luckily not dropped the product myself, but I have had a few people tell me that it falls apart really easily (not great for a clumsy person like me!) so make sure you're extra careful when using it.
The Mary Lou Manizer retails at the price of £17.50 and you can pretty much get it from any department store and many places online. I got mine off www.feelunique.com because they do student discount and I love a bargain. So, If you're looking for a great natural looking highlight that's easy to apply and has really cute packaging then look no further than this product.
Anastasiya X
