Cheap alternative to Benefit High Beam?

[Riri85]

Hi ladies,

Can anyone recommend me a decent quality but not budget breaking alternative to Benefit's High Beam? Have used it for years but my budget is now tight being on mat leave and am having to make some substitutions!

[LoadsaBlusher]

Barbara Daly Trade Secrets Dream Shine Highlighter £7.99
Similar colour and comes in a snazzy gold pump dispenser.
I am currently loving it

[PinkElephants79]

Topshop do one called glow, it's more of a paste consistency and comes in a little pot. Think it was about £8, I was really impressed by it

[RL20]

I'll echo the Topshop Glow. Heard lots of good things about it and hoping to purchase one soon myself

[patchesmcp]

I've not used Benefit's high beam but I use Technic High Light Highlighter and it's fab. It's a dupe for the high beam but is less than £3 delivered from Amazon.

[frankietwospots]

Another vote for Top Shop Glow! There are two shades, one goldy, one more peachy/pinky.

[Fcukfifa]

Topshops all over glow looks gorgeous, next on my to purchase list.

[jjwhite]

Hmm, for what it's worth I really didn't get on with the Topshop Glow (I think I had the one called 'polished'? or something similar at least...) The consistency is completely different to High Beam (it's a kind of cream rather than the more liquid consistency of the Benefit version). I also found it didn't sit properly on my skin - didn't blend or sink in as well as the Benefit version. That said, I still haven't found a good alternative to High Beam so will be watching this thread for other recommendations.

[Fcukfifa]

Was the one you had in a pot jjwhite?
The all over glow is in a metallic tube and is more of a liquid-y texture.

I'm not that keen on the high beam, found it quite drying and settled strangely on my foundation.

[jjwhite]

Yeah it wasn't the 'all over glow' but the 'Glow' pot with a white lid (I think these are two entirely different products). In any case I found the one I tried really not great, but clearly other people have really liked it - so it really does depend on the individual!

[chanie44]

Patches - I'm going to order the technic dupe from amazon.

[ZacharyQuack]

Revlon Skinlights highlighter, the pink one is similar to High Beam.

[caz1010]

OP I have pm'd you. Have a bottle in the bottom of my make up box I could send you

[Riri85]

Thanks all for the different suggestions-lots to consider! Had to do a double take at the Amazon alternative!

[Instituteofstudies]

Riri85 i'm happy to send you my High Beam. i keep trying it on my cheekbones and brows but i just can't get it to work for me. There's most of it still in the jar. If you would like it you're welcome. If you want to pm your address or an address I can send it to, I'll post it out to you.

[RL20]

RiRi85 do you have a Bodycare shop near you? The technic make-up range is available in there. I didn't actually know it was available on Amazon until I seen that comment.
I see the range as cheap and cheerful but personally don't get on with the highlighter myself. But I also haven't used Benefit High Beam so they could be totally similar, I wouldn't know!

[Pumpkinette]

I have a bottle of highbeam and it's lasted forever. I think it must be about 4 years old I know it's too old but I'm too cheap to chuck it out and buy a new one I think it was good value for money considering how long it lasts. My bottle is still two thirds full. How long does it last everyone else? I just use a small amount and it goes a long way.

Sorry no suggestions of cheaper alternatives - just wanted to stick my oar in.

[Lynne2015]

I use tecnic highbeam which is fantatsic and costs 3, here is a couple of links comparing to benefit, I prefer to to benefit over-inflated prices

www.magpieobsessions.co.uk/2012/02/benefit-high-beam-vs-technic-high.html

thecourieronline.co.uk/product-review-technic-high-lights-highlighter/

[patchesmcp]

chanie - let us know how you get on

[Riri85]

RL-don't think there is a Bodycare shop near me unfortunately! But thanks to the lovely ladies of MN my problem has been solved by their generosity! Bodycare sounds good though if they stock lots of alternatives to more expensive products?

[Riri85]

Lynne-thanks for the links!
Pumpkin-my Highbeam lasted me for at least 4 months!

[RL20]

RiRi85 yes there are dupes of tan, Eyeshadows, and a few other bits!

[chanie44]

Patches - I will let you know how I get on. It should be here in a couple of days.

I have a sample of benefit high beam, which I occasionally use and its one of those products that is so subtle, it's not worth spending much on.

[chanie44]

Patches - my technic high lights arrived today.

I've tried it on and am happy with it. I see highlighters as one of those 'take it or leave it, products, so I'm pleased I can get it at such a good price.