Amazonian clay shimmering light

Tarte Amazonian clay shimmering light is a pressed powder highlighter aimed at a glow that looks like it's coming from under the skin rather than sitting on it. It comes in two universal shades — one warm, one cool — so you can match it to your undertone rather than to your depth.

What it actually does

• Adds dimension, not sparkle. Microfine 3D pearls and pigments bounce light back to create depth, and Tarte says they soften the look of imperfections at the same time.
• Buildable glow. One sheer pass gives a lit look; more layers build it up. The brand's point is that it gets brighter without turning glittery.
• Melts rather than sits. The butter-soft powder sinks into skin for seamless blending — no powdery edge where you stopped.
• Two universal options. Pick the warm shade or the cool one depending on which glow suits your skin.
• All-day wear, and dermatologist tested per Tarte.

How to use

1. Pick up a little on your usual cheek brush and knock off the excess.
2. Place it where you want light to catch: along the top of the cheekbones, down the nose, on the bow of the lip and above the brow.
3. For an awake, all-over effect, buff a very sheer layer across the whole face instead of concentrating it.

Tip: build in thin layers. A pressed highlighter is much easier to add to than to take away once it's on a finished base.

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