Claims of ColourPop Highlighter in Wisp:
“Lemmewisp-erin your ear, wait until you see our stunning golden champagne shade glimmering with highly reflective gold duo chrome finishes.” ColourPop offers highlighters in 18 stunning shades.
The ColourPop Highlighter comes in a distinctive white plastic container with a transparent lid, setting it apart from the typical black packaging seen in many other makeup brands. The packaging is relatively durable, though the printed text on the lid might wear off quickly. Carrying this highlighter while traveling requires some caution due to its non-travel-friendly design.
The consistency of the ColourPop Highlighter in Wisp is unlike anything I have experienced; it is soft and mousse-like, allowing for seamless application on the cheeks. It provides a softer, more blended effect compared to traditional powder highlighters. This stunning champagne gold highlighter features delicate specks of shimmer and leans towards a deeper bronze tone, making it particularly appealing for medium to deep skin tones. However, with a light hand, it can also suit light to medium skin tones.
ColourPop suggests securely closing the lid after each use to preserve the unique mousse-like texture. Due to its special formula, they recommend using your fingers for application—which is also my preferred method. Alternatively, you can use a damp beauty sponge or a synthetic brush. I find that this highlighter is slightly too deep for my light to medium complexion, so I apply it sparingly and blend it well.
This highlighter does not accentuate pores and imparts a naturally radiant look to the skin. Its affordability contributes to ColourPop’s well-deserved popularity. On my skin, the highlighter lasts between 8 to 10 hours, and even when it begins to fade, the shimmering specks remain to create a subtle glow. Many users and online comparisons suggest that Wisp is an impressive dupe for the well-known Opal highlighter by Becca Cosmetics. While I have not yet tried Opal, I will include Google swatches for you to compare.
You might enjoy it if:
Affordability is important to you
You are drawn to champagne gold highlighters
You value longevity in makeup
The shade complements your skin tone
You appreciate ColourPop’s range of products
You may want to skip it if:
The shade doesn’t suit your skin tone
Shimmering highlighters do not appeal to you
Comparison swatches of ColourPop Highlighter in Wisp versus Becca Cosmetics Highlighter in Opal.
For those in the USA, the ColourPop Highlighter in Wisp is available for just $8 on their official website, colourpop.com.
