Cookie Golden pearl highlighter

Cookie is Benefit's warm golden pearl highlighter — a superfine, silky powder that sweeps on with almost no effort and builds from a quiet sheen to a proper glow. The shade sits on the warm side of gold, so it leans rich and sunny rather than icy or pink.

What it actually does

• Gives a warm golden shimmer. That is the specific character of Cookie in Benefit's line-up — a delicious, golden glow rather than a cool-toned flash.
• Feels featherlight on skin. The powder is superfine and silky-soft, so it doesn't sit as a visible layer on top of your base.
• Sweeps on and builds easily. One pass is subtle; a few more take it to full glam without going patchy.
• Works on bare skin or over makeup. It is not dependent on having a base underneath.
• Clean-formula callouts. Benefit states it is free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, sulfates SLS and SLES, oxybenzone, hydroquinone and formaldehyde-releasing agents, with under one percent synthetic fragrance.
• Has a cooler sibling. Tickle is the pink, luminous option in the same pair if gold isn't your direction.

How to use

1. Sweep along the cheekbones. Follow the top ridge from just beside the eye outwards — that is where it catches the most light.
2. Add the small places. The bridge of the nose and the Cupid's bow are the two spots that change a face the most.
3. Blend and build. Keep layering until the intensity is where you want it; a fluffy brush keeps the edges soft.
4. Pair it for full glam. Benefit suggests wearing it with any of its WANDERful World blushes, finished with Hoola matte bronzer (both sold separately).

Is it right for you?

Questions

Cookie or Tickle?

Cookie is the warm golden one; Tickle is the tickled-pink, luminous one. If your blush and bronzer run warm, Cookie will tie the look together. If you wear cool pinks and berries, Tickle is the better match.

Is it glittery or a smooth sheen?

It is described as a superfine, silky powder with a golden shimmer. Because the particles are so fine, it reads as light on the skin rather than as visible chunks of glitter — but it is a shimmer product, not a satin one.

Where else can I use it besides cheekbones?

Benefit's own suggestions are the nose bridge and Cupid's bow. A fine brush of it on the inner corner of the eye or along the collarbone works on the same principle.

How long does delivery take?

3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Items we hold in stock go out at the short end; anything ordered in for you takes longer. Working days exclude weekends and official holidays.

Payment and returns?

Credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets — there is no cash on delivery. Returns are for defective, damaged or expired items only, reported within 1 day of delivery; refunds go to the original payment method within 15–30 days. Pressed powders can crack in transit, so check the pan when it arrives.