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The Balm Mary Luminizer.

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A luminizing highlighter designed to add glow and radiance to the complexion with a finely-milled powder formula.

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Guru Score

84%

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Early verdict · Few reviews so far

What the gurus are saying

This highlighter earns consistent praise for its beautiful color and luminous formula that brings life to the skin. Gurus who have revisited it after time away find themselves reaching for it again, drawn to how seamlessly it blends and flatters. It is a standout for anyone seeking a reliable, pretty glow that does not feel heavy or overdone.
Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take December 2024

What they liked

  • Beautiful color and formula
  • Luminous finish that enhances skin
  • Verbena and rose fragrance

What they flagged

  • Pricey for the category
  • Packaging feels dated

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What the gurus are saying.

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"This is the Mary Luminizer highlight from the Balm and this is one of my all-time favorite highlighters and I haven't used it in so long. I'm going to apply it to the high points of the face, down the center of the nose, a little bit in [...] the inner corner of the eyes, [...] and pop a little bit underneath the brows. This is one of the best highlighters. It's so pretty. I love that combo of verbena and rose."
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"This is the Mary Luminizer highlight from the Balm and this is one of my all-time favorite highlighters and I haven't used it in so long. I'm going to apply it to the high points of the face, down the center of the nose, a little bit in [...] the inner corner of the eyes, [...] and pop a little bit underneath the brows. This is one of the best highlighters. It's so pretty. I love that combo of verbena and rose."
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"This highlighter has all the chokehold I feel. Look how pretty, oh my goodness gracious, that is such a beautiful, beautiful color and formula. It just gives life to the skin. I love it."
✓Yay
"I have used their highlighter and [...] it was nice. My issue really is with this brand is the way they just haven't evolved at all in any way. Like pretty much from way back then, they are still very much doing the same thing. [...] Their brand is expensive. It is overpriced, in my opinion, especially with what we have. [...] The theming of the packaging is quite severely outdated. I think we're over that whole kitsch, like, 50s housewife situation."

Frequently asked.

What is The Balm Mary Luminizer?

A luminizing highlighter designed to add glow and radiance to the complexion with a finely-milled powder formula.

Is The Balm Mary Luminizer worth it?

Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 84%.

What is The Balm Mary Luminizer's Guru Score?

The Balm Mary Luminizer holds a Guru Score of 84%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.

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