I Hated Highlighter Until I Tried This 1 From Hailey Bieber’s Makeup Artist

Confession: I’ve never been a huge fan of highlighter. I usually try to stick away from powder makeup since I have dry skin, and cream formulas tend to be too glittery and make me look like I’m heading to a rave rather than a casual dinner with girlfriends. I’d pretty much sworn off the product for good — until I tested a tool that completely changed the game for me. Allow me to introduce you to a product I would bet money on you loving: the KJH Brand Hyper Shine High Lite Kit ($75).

The brand was founded by Katie Jane Hughes, an editorial and celebrity makeup artist who has touched the faces of some of the most well-known celebrities in the game (think: Hailey Bieber, Ashley Graham, and Olivia Rodrigo, to name a few). She has made a name for herself on Instagram for her glowy, dewier-than-thou makeup tutorials, so a launch in the highlighter space makes sense. Plus, to know me is to know that I love everything Hailey Bieber — whether it’s her outfits, her hair, or her makeup — so the fact that the makeup artist behind her “glazed doughnut” makeup created a product that could possibly give me the same look meant I needed to test it out ASAP.

Keep scrolling to read my full review of the KJH Hyper Shine High Lite Kit and find out why it’s landed a permanent spot in my makeup bag.

About the KJH Hyper Shine High Lite Kit

What I Like About the KJH Hyper Shine High Lite Kit

There are two key reasons why I’m obsessed with this product. One, it’s glossy instead of glittery; glittery highlighter is essentially the reason why I stopped using the product in the first place. Secondly, it’s pretty much impossible to over-apply. I tested the shade “lite gold,” and the first time I swatched it on my arm I knew I was going to fall in love. The formula is creamy, and it’s so lightweight it felt like nothing on my skin.

Also, I have dry, acne-prone skin, and I’ve found that my makeup just looks better when using this highlighter versus a powder highlighter. My skin doesn’t look cakey, and no matter how much I apply, I just look like I’m straight-up lit from within.

How to Use the KJH Hyper Shine High Lite Kit

Although the pigment can be used on its own, the brand recommends mixing a drop of the Hyper Shine Serum directly with the Hyper Shine Lite Pigment using the included brush, and then applying it to the high points of your face to get a dewy look. If you want more shine, they suggest adding more of the serum, but if you want more of a glow, add more pigment. The product can be worn under base makeup, mixed with cream blush, or worn on its own.

On the rare occasions when I decide to wear a highlighter, it’s usually the last product I put on whenever I do my makeup. I typically start out by adding one drop of the serum directly into the pot of the pigment and then mixing everything together, but I’ve found that I like it best after adding an extra drop of serum because I like the consistency to be on the thin side. Then, I use the brush in a tapping motion on the high points of my cheeks and down the bridge of my nose.

I’ve also found that the product makes a great cream eyeshadow, and I’ve been using the serum as a lip gloss and I love the look and hydration it gives me.

What to Consider Before Trying the KJH Hyper Shine High Lite Kit

I’m all about less is more when it comes to products — especially when traveling — so the only annoying thing (for me, at least) is the fact that I now have to add another three products to my makeup bag. However, this kit can be used in so many different ways that giving up a little extra space is worth it to me.

Rating:

★★★★