Review // Wet n Wild Fergie Highlighter Hollywood Boulevard
By Chaste & Beautiful - Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Hiya,
Long
time, no see and that’s because I was so busy. It rhymes! Believe you me, I was
getting desperate to get on my blog but due to much work pressure, I had to sit
tight and wait for the right moment and finally tonight, I did manage to pull
out some hours for blogging about this gorgeous looking highlighter. The Wet n
Wild Fergie Highlighter Hollywood Boulevard is quite famous; more so because of
Kathleen Lights and the girls following Kathleen know what I’m talking about.
That girl is insane when it comes to makeup.
When
I saw her recommending it, I instantly fell in love with it. The design of
gold, pink, and brown shimmering lines and then the huge size was enough to
tempt me. I searched it online in Pakistani stores and came across one that was
selling it on a discount because the lid was broken, still the baked product
inside was intact. I grabbed it quickly, since many girls were after it, I
know, I know! The hurry was due to the oncoming marriage ceremony as well, as I
previously owned no highlighter and was in dire need of one anyway. Now, let’s
get down to the autopsy report.
Full Name, Price and Purchase
I
bought this Wet n Wild Fergie Highlighter Hollywood Boulevard for only PKR: 800
from a Facebook page Amor. As I’ve mentioned, the lid was broken and repaired
with scotch tape, I was able to purchase it at such a low price tag, which is
indeed luck.
Packaging
It
is a black plastic square palette with rounded edges; the lid is of clear
plastic though. A very ordinary looking container but the baked highlighter
inside is a beauty to look at. The weight is 11.3 grams and that’s a big pro.
Formula/Texture
The
formula of this highlighter is said to be the dupe of Becca Champagne Pop
Highlighter and if you compare them, you’ll find that the golden color of both
these highlighters is similar. That’s one reason of its hype. It is very soft
and smooth to the touch with high pigmentation level. The golden shimmer is
really beautiful as you can see in the pictures.
My Thoughts
Although,
this highlighter is instant love and without any doubt a splendor in its own
right, I didn’t honestly find it so impressive. I’ve used it often ever since
my procurement but I felt that every time I put it on, it accentuated my pores.
That is also clearly visible in the pictures I took during the wedding ceremony
I attended of my cousin and in the picture here of my hand. Then another con is the longevity period. It hardly
stay put for 2 or maybe 3 hours and then it was gone. I thought my skin
required retouching after every 2 hours or so.
The
pigmentation looks vivid and strong as long as it is swatched on the fingers
and hands. However, it took a lot of product to acquire a decent glow, when I
applied it on my face and that even wasn’t so satisfying. I mean I have seen
girls wearing highlighters that leave an intense liquid glow on their cheek
bones and nose, but this one failed to deliver such an effect, which was
disappointing. Maybe the Becca one has more color pay-off, if you know do share
your thoughts. Another thing is that considering this is my very first
highlighter, I can’t compare it to any other I might have used previously.
Recommendation
I
think it might be suitable for beginners as the price is very reasonable along
with the product quantity, otherwise you should invest in a better one.
Would I Repurchase?
A
definite and big NO! Whenever I buy a new one, I intend going after The Balm
Mary-Lou Manizer, or some other brand.
I
wanted to say this earlier too; the issue is that usually the hyped products
aren’t that good as one hears the babbles about them. I don’t know it happens
with me or to you also, but till now many products that no one even gives a
damn about, come out to be really nice and the raved items simply turn out to
be otherwise. Again it rhymed! I better sign off now. But seriously my
eye-shadow Stand-Offish in The Balm NUDE tude palette offers a better shine on
my face. Perhaps our expectations rise too. Never mind!
See
you in the next post, which hopefully will be up soon. Adios!
Don’t forget to follow me on Bloglovin and Gfc………..
39 comments
This looks so lovely in the pan, it's a very subtle highlighter In swatches, thanks for an honest review.
ReplyDeleteYes, it indeed looks very lovely and thanks for stopping by. :)
DeleteActually u need to put highlighter just on the high point of your cheek bone, and keep it way off your cheeks. I'm sure you won't have the "pore problem," that u faced. Anything that highlights always accentuates pores. It all depends on placement. N as far as I remember you have a facial structure that does not require highlighting on the porous areas of your cheeks. Rest, I m sure you are right cz i have never tried this stuff:)
ReplyDeleteDear, I know where to apply the highlighter that is on the high points perhaps you took it wrong as I wrote cheeks and face in my post. All highlighters don't accentuate the pores. However, this one does. Thank you for your input. :)
DeleteIt's really bad that it could not fulfill your expectations. I haven't used it so cant say anything.If you get a chance then get Mary Lou. Trust me you will love it. It's kinda pricy but a little goes a long way. And it has become my staple product.
ReplyDeleteYes, I would surely give Mary-lou a shot, thanks for stopping by. :)
DeleteThis looks absolutely beautiful! And so affordable too - I wish it was available in the UK.
ReplyDelete- Ambar | Her Little Loves
Yes, it is beautiful and I hope it can be availed in the UK soon. :)
DeleteThanks :)
ReplyDeleteThat is a shame that it didn´t live up to your expectations. Maybe it works better on very light skin tones?
ReplyDeleteLinda, Libra, Loca: Beauty, Baby and Backpacking
Yes, indeed and I think it will work very nicely for fair skin tones with a normal skin type. I have dry skin and it really clings to my dry spots as well. Thanks for stopping by. :)
DeleteNice and honest review.I was planning to buy this one instead of the balm Mary Lou Manizer.but i guess this one is not a product for me as the staying power is not so well.previously i was using ELF highlighter in 'pinktastic'.That was good and the staying power was more than 2 hours with no chalky effect:)
ReplyDeleteYes, i tested the staying power again and nope it doesn't stay for long on my skin. I really want to purchase the Mary Lou myself. I have seen that Elf highlighter but never bought on. Thanks for stopping by lovely. :)
DeleteThe highlighter shade is so beautiful. And the animal print pattern is beyond gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteYes, indeed the design really appeals the eye. Thanks for stopping by. :)
Deletegorgeous , I been wanting it but I think it is discontinued already
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Hey honey, I just checked out and you can buy it from Walmart Online. Here is the link and thanks for stopping by. :)
Deletehttp://www.walmart.com/ip/Wet-n-Wild-Fergie-Shimmer-Palette-A065-Hollywood-Boulevard-0.4-oz/43852179
The shade looks so beautiful.Sad that it didn't work for you. Nice and honest review.
ReplyDeleteYes, indeed the shade is beautiful. Thanks for stopping by. :)
DeleteThe product looks too beautiful in the pan!! Great review
ReplyDeleteYes, the product looks beautiful. Thanks for stopping by. :)
DeleteJust discovered your blog now and I'm loving it. I followed you, keep up with the good work.
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Yes, it was good to see you in my followers list for a small amount of time!!!
DeleteGreat review with lovely pics, fun to read and watch. I myself am not a big fan of wet n wild products because of some past experiences and I really don't know why Kathleen Lights keeps on buying this brand when she can pretty much afford anything from other brands too. Hard luck for those like us, who have a limited budget when it comes to the buying of makeup. I only give credit to the beautiful shade and pattern this highlighter has. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the lovely comment and yes the product in the pan and the shade gets bonus points from me. Thanks for stopping by. :)
DeleteI actually thought to buy it in my last haul from beauty joint but some thing put me off, i really don't like to run behind hyped products even though i love wet n wild products. However the shade is gorgeous i will hunt down this shade in any other brand :)
ReplyDeleteGlamupGirls
I haven't had much good experiences with this brand, I will try more of their products to come upon a better conclusion. Yes, the shade is gorgeous. Thanks for stopping by. :)
DeleteThe highlighter looks gorgeous in the swatch. I read so many good reviews on this one but now after reading your review I would skip it. Thanks for sharing your experience :)
ReplyDeleteYeah, it looks very nice when swatched and I also read raving reviews before buying this highlighter. I am very sad that it did not work out for me, maybe it will work for you, not sure. Thanks for stopping by. :)
DeleteThis looks like a beautiful highlighter! I actually prefer some subtle glow but I'm also aware that some highlighters accentuate pores so I don't think I'd like this one neither. x
ReplyDeleteMummy’s Beauty Corner
That is the main problem, it really emphasizes my imperfections and vanishes very quickly throughout the day. Thanks for stopping by. :)
DeleteBeautiful highlighter and Lovely post dear! xoxo, neha
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Thanks for appreciating. :)
DeleteThe staying power is a big turnoff. Glad i didnt get it. Thanks for thr honest review.
ReplyDeleteYes, the staying power really annoys me as well. Thanks for stopping by. :)
DeleteHmm, I've debated if I need this one, but seeing how similar the shade is to Becca Champagne Pop, I think I'm going to give this highlighter a pass. This kind of shade wouldn't look that flattering on my skin tone.
ReplyDeletep/s theBalm Mary-Lou is the bomb.com!! buy it! hehe :D
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Well, It is your preference but I think it will look really good on fair skin tones. Thanks for stopping by. :)
DeleteHeard so many great reviews about this Highlighter. Too bad it doesn't work for you.
ReplyDeleteFANAA'S BEAUTY BLOG
Yes, it didn't work for me because I have dry skin and it emphasizes that but it might work for you sweets. :)
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