Match Stix Shimmer Skinstick

Fenty Beauty Match Stix Shimmer Skinstick is highlighter in stick form — a cream that sets to a powder finish, so you can draw it straight onto the high points and blend with a finger. The shade range covers all skin tones, and the formula is light enough to layer without turning heavy.

What it is	Shimmer stick highlighter
Texture	Cream that finishes like a powder
Wear	Longwear, lightweight, buildable
Shade range	A range made to cover all skin tones
Good to know	Cruelty-free · magnet-free packaging since the phase-out began in December 2021

What it actually does

• Puts glow exactly where you draw it. Applying straight from the stick means you control the placement before anything gets blended out.
• Starts creamy and ends powdery. That cream-to-powder behaviour is why it blends easily on contact but doesn't stay tacky on the skin afterwards.
• Scales from subtle to obvious. Fenty describes the formula as buildable, so one light swipe reads as a sheen and more product takes it to a strong highlight.
• Stays put. It's a longwear formula, which matters for a product sitting on the parts of the face that move and get touched most.
• Is designed to layer. The Match Stix range is built so the sticks work over and under each other — in Fenty's own routine, the shimmer is the step that comes after the base.
• Dropped the magnets on purpose. Fenty began removing the magnets from Match Stix packaging in December 2021 to reduce reliance on nonrenewable materials; the brand states the formula and the rest of the packaging are unchanged.

How to use

1. Lay down your base first. In the Fenty Face routine, highlight is the layer that goes on after the complexion step.
2. Swipe it onto the high points — cheekbones, brow bone, bridge of the nose, cupid's bow, wherever the light should land.
3. Blend with your fingers, or use the Portable Highlighter Brush 140 (sold separately) if you want a more diffused edge.
4. For a softer sheen, warm the product on the back of your hand first and tap it onto the skin instead of drawing directly.
5. To push the glow further, Fenty suggests layering Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter (sold separately) over the top.

Is it right for you?

Questions

Is this a highlighter or a contour stick?

The Shimmer Skinstick is the glow one — it's used to highlight. Other Match Stix in the collection handle the matte and contour jobs.

Do the sticks still snap together magnetically?

No. Fenty started phasing magnets out of Match Stix in December 2021 because they rely on nonrenewable resources. According to the brand, nothing else about the formula or packaging changed.

Do I need a brush?

Fingers work — the warmth helps the cream texture melt into the skin. A brush such as the Portable Highlighter Brush 140 (sold separately) is an option if you want the edges more diffused.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Shades held in stock ship at the quicker end of that range.

Payment and returns?

Credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets — no cash on delivery. Returns are accepted for defective, damaged or expired items only, reported within 1 day of delivery; refunds go to the original payment method within 15–30 days.