Over the last couple of months I’ve been hearing so many amazing things about BECCA Cosmetics products and I’ve had my eyes on their Afterglow Palette ever since it was released a few months back.
The Afterglow palette ($39.50) is a cheek palette containing five BECCA best sellers: Shimmering Skin Perfector in Moonstone– luminous golden champagne; Shimmering Skin Perfector in Rose Gold– light, soft copper with golden shimmer; Shimmering Skin Perfector in Topaz– medium bronze with gold sheen; Mineral Blush in Wild Honey– soft, silky peachy brown and Mineral Blush in Flowerchild– light pink with a golden sheen.
“A collection of five BECCA best sellers designed to add light, lift and a touch of color. Mix and match to customize your look and create your custom glow. Highlight your favorite features all season long with Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Moonstone, Rose Gold and Topaz, and the beautifully soft Mineral Blush in Wild Honey and Flowerchild. Highlight shades allow you to accentuate facial features for a natural glow, while Mineral Blush shades impart a soft sweep of color and subtly reflect light onto apples of cheeks”
What I love about this palette:
-first off, the packaging is just stunning, love how compact it is, love the fact that it has a mirror
-the five shades included in this palette are all beautiful and although at first I thought they might be slightly too warm-toned for my liking, they actually work with my skin tone
-the formula was silky-smooth with all of these- slightly more powdery with Rose Gold, but it still blended nicely
-I think that the price point is really good
-the quality is here too, I think that it’s a great way to try some of BECCA highlighters and blushes, if you don’t have any individual products
What I didn’t like:
-Similar to the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Palette, I was a little disappointed with the size of the pans in this palette, you definitely need to be picky about which brush to use with this, unless you don’t mind mixing the shades together. This is honestly my only complaint about this palette, although I would love to see more cool-toned colors included here.
Left to right: Moonstone, Rose Gold, Topaz, Wild Honey and Flowerchild
What other BECCA products should I try next? What are some of your favorites?
74 Comments
Elizabeth Hisle
January 26, 2016 at 9:02 amI want this so badly! I have the Becca Champagne Pop highlighter and it’s very gorgeous on my skin, not to mention the formula is heavenly. Every Becca product I have swatched at Sephora seems so good. I want their stipple brush too… eventually. Anyway, I am so glad you liked this palette! Bonus: It’s a lot cheaper than the Hourglass Ambient Lighting palette.
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
January 28, 2016 at 12:24 pmYes! it’s definitely more affordable than the Hourglass palette and I think it’s much better value wise, too.
Elizabeth Mayce
January 26, 2016 at 9:05 amBecca is really making a name for themselves! I love the Champagne Pop, but just like you I’m trying to broaden my Becca products. This is a great palette, might have to go pick it up! xo
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
January 28, 2016 at 12:28 pmIt’s beautiful, I can’t wait to try more of their products!
Katie Wright
January 26, 2016 at 9:59 amWow, those swatches look so pigmented! I have the Champagne Glow palette, and I love it, but I like that this one includes some blushes too!
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 1, 2016 at 5:57 pmYes, these are beautifully pigmented!
Katie
January 26, 2016 at 10:19 amThis palette is so beautiful!
Love this detailed review. Great blog <3
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 1, 2016 at 5:59 pmThanks Katie!
Bash Harry
January 26, 2016 at 10:22 amYou have NO IDEA how much I’ve been contemplating whether or not I should get it. It looks gorgeous but I don’t have the money! Gaaah! Stunning isn’t it? I think the size is just right for me! Haha
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 1, 2016 at 5:59 pmIt really is beautiful!
Liz | Lipstick & Confetti
January 26, 2016 at 10:26 amThis palette is so pretty!
xo, Liz
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 1, 2016 at 6:01 pmRight?
Kay (shoesandglitter)
January 26, 2016 at 10:33 amWow, I adore this palette! The packaging is really cute, and the shades look so lovely and pigmented! Thanks for sharing another great review, hun. <3
Kay
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 1, 2016 at 6:25 pmThanks Kay! I really love the packaging, too! :)
Charlotte Lane
January 26, 2016 at 10:40 amWow this palette looks gorgeous! I need to check this out! Love the photo’s you have taken xo
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 1, 2016 at 6:25 pmThanks you!
Lita
January 26, 2016 at 10:49 amI need to finally try out moonstone! Haven’t stopped hearing about it. xx Lita
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 1, 2016 at 6:25 pmIt’s gorgeous!
luceellen
January 26, 2016 at 11:05 amThose shades are fantastic and so pigmented. It’s really helpful you’re including what you like and didn’t like – thank you!
luce | http://luceellen.blogspot.co.uk xxx
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 1, 2016 at 6:26 pmThanks Luce!
Shayah Isabella
January 26, 2016 at 11:10 amI think I need to have this. Moonstone is absolutely beautiful so I’m confident that the rest of these will be amazing too. Like you said, I don’t typically enjoy smaller pans for face but $39.50 for 5 different shades? SO reasonable and Becca is the bomb.com. Lovely post! Xx
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 1, 2016 at 6:29 pmIt’s so beautiful and I love the price point, too!
Amanda Elizabeth
January 26, 2016 at 12:07 pmI love the color palette and it looks like the pigments are really rich!
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 1, 2016 at 6:34 pmThey definitely are!
Kim Petersen
January 26, 2016 at 12:35 pmThis palette is gorgeous! I think I would defintiely use this more as opposed to a palette full of highlights. I do love a good highlight but I LOVE The variety in this and they all look super pigmented and gorgeous! Great review Paula, I love how you tell us both what you like and don’t like! Hope you’re having a great week so far! XO -Kim
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 1, 2016 at 6:45 pmThanks so much Kim!!
Jodie
January 26, 2016 at 12:36 pmThis looks perfect for me to try some products from Becca, the shades look beautiful from the swatches! x
Jodie // Jodie Loue
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 1, 2016 at 6:50 pmYes, they’re gorgeous!
Biana Perez
January 26, 2016 at 1:09 pmThe swatches are so pretty!! I love the Rose gold and flower child the most! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 1, 2016 at 6:54 pmYes, they’re so pretty and the pigmentation is so gorgeous, too.
Nereyda Gonzalez
January 26, 2016 at 2:05 pmI have a few Becca products on my wishlist, including this. BUt I also prefer cooler tones for my skin tone. I need to try out their products next time I go to the city. The colors are so lovely!
Nereyda│ This Girl Is Obsessed
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 1, 2016 at 6:58 pmYes! As much as I love this, I wish there were a few cool-toned colors included!
Ashley
January 26, 2016 at 2:24 pmThis palette looks absolutely stunning <3
Ashley
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 1, 2016 at 7:01 pmRight? It’s so pretty!
Danielle Beautyblog
January 26, 2016 at 2:28 pmI wasn’t expecting the shades to be that pigmented! Totally agree about the pan size though, they seem so small!
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 1, 2016 at 7:02 pmYes- that’s the only downside to this palette!
Paula
Thirteen Thoughts
Shannon Sage
January 26, 2016 at 2:37 pmI have moonstone and I LOVE it! It’s so pretty! I love the idea of putting some of their best sellers together! This palette is so gorgeous! Rosegold surprised me and I totally didn’t think it was going to look like that! But it is so pretty!! I love becca!:)
Shannon Sage
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 1, 2016 at 7:04 pmI so want to try more of their products, I’m in love with this little palette!
Ela BellaWorld
January 26, 2016 at 3:20 pmThis palette is so pretty! I can hardly finish products like that, so this would be a perfect palette for me to try them all. They look so pigmented.
Ela BellaWorld
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 1, 2016 at 7:06 pmThey really are very nicely pigmented!
Fabulous and Beauty
January 26, 2016 at 3:22 pmThank you for the swatches. Moonstone, rose gold and flower child look so pretty. I may purchase it now.
Thanks for sharing ?,
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 1, 2016 at 7:23 pmThanks for visiting!
≈ CARMEN ≈
January 26, 2016 at 3:36 pmFlowerchild is soooo pretty. I love these swatches. The pigmentation is really lovely. :]
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 1, 2016 at 7:27 pmYes it is!
Becky Hughff
January 26, 2016 at 4:46 pmBeautiful palette! I love the Rose Gold and Topaz shade!
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 1, 2016 at 7:30 pmThanks Becky!
SavBanav
January 26, 2016 at 6:20 pmWow, this palette sure looks stunning! The pigmentation is beautiful and I love the shimmer they have as well. :)
Savannah
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 1, 2016 at 7:35 pmRight? It’s so pretty!
Ariadna Morell
January 26, 2016 at 6:28 pmThe colours look absolutely stunning! x
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 1, 2016 at 7:36 pmYes they do!
MargaritaChi.co
January 26, 2016 at 7:30 pmThis is so gorgeous!! I can’t wait to get my hands on it, I’m a huge BECCA sucker.
I love their pressed highlighters (not a huge fan of the poured ones), their liquid highlighters and their high coverage foundation too! x
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 1, 2016 at 7:38 pmThere are so many other products I want to try from them!!
Mikéla Davelyn
January 26, 2016 at 7:46 pmWow! This is a gorgeous palette! I love how strong the colors are, but you can tell that they can go on subtly too.
xo, mikéla / simplydavelyn.com
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 1, 2016 at 7:39 pmYes! Love that they are both pigmented and can be just lightly dusted for a sublet look :)
Trang Do
January 27, 2016 at 1:42 amAmazing palette! Gorgeous shades!!
Xoxo,
Love from http://www.trangscorner.com {a lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and food blog}
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 1, 2016 at 7:49 pm:)
Hannah
January 27, 2016 at 3:11 amI have 1 BECCA product and it’s Champagne Pop, and I want to use it up before I get a new one. Moonstone looks gorgeous and that may be my next BECCA highlighter, and Flowerchild looks like the perfect spring blush!
Hannah
http://floraful.blogspot.com
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 1, 2016 at 7:50 pmI’ve heard a lot of awesome things about Champagne Pop, too!
Fionna
January 27, 2016 at 6:32 amomg the whole palette looks so pretty :o the shades are pretty cute but their packaging is way cuter haha
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 1, 2016 at 7:53 pmhaha I love the packaging, too!
Chaste and Beautiful
January 27, 2016 at 7:37 amIs there justice in this world? Seriously, this palette is just too good and I need to have it, though, my pocket sighs in contradiction. Paula, you spoil me with your stunning posts, lol. ;)
Chaste &
Beautiful
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 1, 2016 at 7:55 pmAww haha :D :D
Vanessa Buttino
January 27, 2016 at 8:19 amJudging by your swatches, the pigmentation of these shades is UNREAL! But, you’re right about the size of the pans – they look REALLY small :(
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 1, 2016 at 7:57 pmI wouldn’t mind paying a little more if the pans were a little bigger!
Dagmara Klich
January 27, 2016 at 5:27 pmI love the look of this palette and I wish I was able to get it. I’m not sure if it’s still available in UK, need to check it out :) x
Mummy’s Beauty Corner
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 1, 2016 at 7:58 pmHope you’re able to get it Dagmara because it really is so gorgeous!
The Sunday Mode
January 27, 2016 at 6:56 pmI think this palette might be a little too warm toned for my fair skin but I love the concept of it. I think a more cool-toned version of this would be perfect for me, but I do notice a lot of Becca products lately are leaning more warm toned than cool. Unless that’s just me seeing a pattern that isn’t there!
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 1, 2016 at 8:03 pmI know exactly what you mean, if it had two or three cool-toned shades, I think it would be ideal.
Gyudy
January 28, 2016 at 11:47 amI’ve never tried anything from Becca, but I’ve heard so many amazing things! This palette looks gorgeous :) xx
Gyudy @ Gyudy’s Notes Of Beauty
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 1, 2016 at 8:04 pmIt’s so pretty, right? I can’t wait to try more products from them!
Jasmine Talks Beauty
January 29, 2016 at 5:27 pmI can’t believe how gorgeous the shades are – those swatches! I’m loving Champagne Pop at the moment :) xx
Jasmine Talks Beauty
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 1, 2016 at 8:04 pmI’ve heard amazing things about Champagne Pop!
Kimmy (Beauty Isles)
May 20, 2016 at 10:31 pmI don’t own this one but I have the highlight palette – the collab with JH – which was my introduction into the brand. Champagne Pop is really very pretty…
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Eloise
November 13, 2016 at 2:43 pmoh my gosh that Topaz colour. So pretty! x