Unreal Liquid Highlighter

Hourglass Unreal Liquid Highlighter has a serum-like texture and comes with a precision dropper, so you decide how much glow lands on the cheek. Hourglass positions it as doing skincare work too — hydrating on contact, with the appearance of lift and firmness alongside the radiance.

Format	Liquid, dispensed by precision dropper
Glow	Buildable and radiant, rated for up to 12 hours
Texture	Weightless, serum-like, melts in
Key actives	Upcycled white lupin seed extract · hyaluronic acid · Unreal Lifting Complex
Free from	Parabens · phthalates · mineral oil · triclosan · vegan · cruelty-free

What it actually does

• Hydrates as it highlights. Hyaluronic acid pulls water in to plump the skin, which is where the immediate hydration claim comes from.
• Firms the look of the cheek. Upcycled white lupin seed extract is credited with visibly firming skin so the surface reads smoother.
• The Unreal Lifting Complex ties it together. Hourglass attributes the combination of hydration, lift and firmness across the day to this complex.
• Weightless on the skin. The texture is described as blending in seamlessly rather than sitting on top as a separate layer.
• You control the intensity. The dropper is the mechanism — each drop adds glow, so you stop where you want to.
• What the studies reported. A US consumer study on 33 participants, after two weeks of daily use, recorded instant hydration and visible lift with as much as 12 hours of radiance. In a separate perception study taken immediately after application, 96% called it weightless and silky, 93% said their skin looked and felt firmer, and 90% said it left a radiant glow. Brand-cited results — individual outcomes vary.

How to use

1. Shake it hard first, then knock the closed bottle firmly against your palm.
2. Take the cap off and press the soft button gently to release a drop or two onto the back of your hand.
3. Pick the product up with the No. 16 Highlighter Brush — sold separately — using a stippling motion.
4. Tap it on gently where the cheek sits highest and roundest. From there the brush travels towards the cheekbone, buffing out the edge on the way.
5. For more glow elsewhere: the inner arch of the brow bone, the Cupid's bow and the bridge of the nose.
6. Or mix it in. Blend a drop through your foundation for glow across the whole face, or layer it with Unreal Liquid Blush, sold separately.

Is it right for you?

Questions

Do I need the No. 16 brush?

Hourglass recommends it and sells it on its own. The stippling motion it is designed for is what keeps the glow even, but the product itself can be blended with whatever you normally use.

Can I wear it under or over foundation?

Both work. It can be placed on top of your base as a highlight, or mixed directly into foundation for a glow across the whole face.

How long does the glow hold?

The brand's figure is up to 12 hours, taken from a 33-person consumer study run over two weeks of daily use.

Why do I have to tap the bottle?

It settles the formula before you dispense. Shake thoroughly, knock the capped bottle against your palm, then press the button for one or two drops.

Delivery, payment and returns?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Payment is by credit card, debit card, Instapay or mobile wallet — no cash on delivery. Returns cover defective, damaged or expired items only, reported within 1 day of delivery, refunded to the original payment method within 15–30 days.