I received this highlighter in a Christmas gift set. I had been wanting to purchase it for a while, had it in my basket but as it’s more on the expensive side I just couldn’t hit the checkout button however the gift set was very affordable & saved me money. This highlighter comes in a box packaging which is so much better for the environment than plastic. It also contains a little mirror in it but I don’t use it as it’s so tiny. This highlighter is a stunning champagne shade & I love it. When swatched it’s a very blinding highlighter. It’s easy to apply & you don’t need to use a lot of, a little really does go a long way & even by not using enough of it it still looks blinding & beautiful on the skin. It has good staying power too lasting all day. I would 100% recommend it to you and I would go onto repurchase it in the future!
Reviewed on Sat 17 Apr 2021
I am in my late 30's/early 40's with sensitive, olive tone skin and hazel eyes. My hair is light brown, dry with normal texture.
I can’t do my make up without this product. Every product I tried of benefit is so fabulous. Really love it. The glam is so nice and it’s stay so soft on the face.
Reviewed on Sat 17 Apr 2021
I am in my late teens/early 20's with combination, light tone skin and blue eyes. My hair is blonde, processed with normal texture.
This is such a pretty highlighter! It is buildable so you can have it as subtle as you like or give yourself the glow that can be seen from the moon haha! I wasn't sure if it was the kind of shade that would suit my fair skin but it looks amazing on! It goes on very smoothly so you don't have random patchy bits where it glows.
Reviewed on Sat 02 May 2020
I am in my late 20's/early 30's with acne/problem, fair tone skin and blue eyes. My hair is blonde, dry with fine texture.
The formulation of these highlighters are just so creamy and like they describe are super silky with high shine and glow. I have the shade cookie - A warm light champagne shade that looks like it will be suitable for light to medium skin tones.However I suprisingly still do feel that cookie looks beautiful on my medium-tan skin tone. They also do have another pink shade- Ticked. This to me, is a unique rose gold shade with a golden undertone and preferably more suitable for medium to dark skin tones, although light skin tones could probably wear it aswell!
I just love the way this formulation melts into the skin and can transform any matte foundation or full coverage foundation into a more skin like dewy/glowy finish.
I felt like everytime I did my highlighter using the benefit's cookie highlighter it transformed my look and just bought the whole look together.
My favourite way of using this product is even on more minimal days- tinted moisturizer/ concealer, mascara and a light hand of Benefit's cookie swiped over the cheeks.. and guess what? I had all my friends ask me how my skin was glowing!!:)
Summary
PROS:
Very smooth formulation on the skin
Won't accentuate texture
2 shades to choose from and either 1 or both shades should work for your skin tone
Very buildable- can use a light hand and get a beautiful glow and if built up, you'll be glowing like the moon!
A little product goes a long way so will last you long.
Gives a very beautiful sheen and dew to the skin that some highlighter formulations can lack.
CONS:
Some people may feel likes its pricey- It is benefit cosmetics which retails at a mid-price range: £26 RRP for 8g
Box packaging- some people find it cute, some find it bulky- you decide? Personally the boxed products are growing on me and I'm liking the actual products and hey- they are pretty cute!
Some may feel like it's less product (8g) compared to other highlighters in a similar price range (which can contain 10g). One of my favourites!! Love it.
Reviewed on Tue 07 Apr 2020
I am in my mid 30's with normal, olive tone skin and brown eyes. My hair is dark brown, dry with normal texture.
I got this Mothers Day and I wish that I for it sooner. Whenever I had seen this ik store I have always been worried that it will be too dark because I am quite fair but it works really well.
It is a blinding highlight with no dark cast/shadow. A* from me!
Reviewed on Sat 04 Apr 2020
I am in my mid 30's with combination, fair tone skin and blue eyes. My hair is dark brown, processed with normal texture.
Blinding highlight with rose gold undertones, looks perfect on the skin and isn’t too intense. Could work with many different skin tones and works well for under the brow bone highlight as well!
Reviewed on Sat 04 Apr 2020
I am in my late teens/early 20's with normal, light tone skin and blue eyes. My hair is blonde, processed with normal texture.
I've several high end highlighters, but after receiving this in a limited edition box , I've been using this every day.its become my go to highlighter. the colour is absolutely stunning.it blends easily and looks fabulous on my skin, it doesn't show texture .my personal preference is s blinding highlighter and this certainly is really blinding.on several of my selfies wearing cookie, I'm always asked what highlighter I'm wearing.ii will be definitely buying back ups just in case they ever discontinue it.
Reviewed on Fri 03 Apr 2020
I am in my late 40's/early 50's with normal, light tone skin and brown eyes. My hair is blonde, processed with normal texture.
i love this highlighter! its so blinding on the skin, not glittery(i love a glittery highlighter but i know it isnt for everyone) gives such a radiant sheen to the skin, it just looks natural, blends well into the skin, and is such a perfect champagney pink colour
Reviewed on Sun 26 Jan 2020
I am in my late teens/early 20's with oily, fair tone skin and blue eyes. My hair is unknown, oily with normal texture.
Benefit's beautifully baked Cookie Highlighter (8g) sugarcoats skin to leave a luminous glow. This silky, ultra-fine powder is easy to apply and can be built up to glaze the complexion with your desired level of glow. It boasts a featherweight formula that's ever-so-blendable and is designed to be swept anywhere you wish, from cheekbones to your Cupid's bow for lit-from-within radiance. What else? The pearly, golden hue bestows lasting shine and shimmer while still leaving skin looking naturally dewy. When it comes to highlighter, this sweet sensation is just what your complexion has been craving...
