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How I Strobe With Pur Strobe/Highlight Palettes

June 16th, 2016 by Adia Goss 20 Comments

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The $34 Pur Strobe/Highlight Palettes

If you’ve read some of my posts, then you probably know that I LIVE for a good highlight. I am all about that glow! — whether it’s super intense or a bit more subtle.  

I’ve been looking forward to trying these two strobe/highlight palettes from PUR Cosmetics since the very first time I heard about them. I’ve been a fan of the brand since I discovered their Hydrafluid Water Serum Foundation.

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The two strobe/highlight palettes from PUR Cosmetics ($34 each)

First up is the Moonlight Glow Strobe Palette, which is the lighter, cooler-toned of the two. From left to right, the colors are Twilight, Lunar and Eclipse.

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The PUR Cosmetics Moonlight Glow Strobe Palette
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Swatches of the PUR Moonlight Glow Strobe Palette (L to R): Twilight, Lunar and Eclipse

Twilight is a light, sparkling white gold; Lunar is a cool-toned shimmering baby pink; and Eclipse is a warm-toned true gold. I think all of the colors in this palette are very pretty and subtle enough to be used on a range of skin tones.

I used a heavy hand to apply these swatches, but I think all three colors are softer and more wearable on the face.

Oh! Twilight is so pretty as a brow bone and inner corner highlighter…

The second palette is the Sun-Kissed Glow Strobe Palette, which is darker and warmer-toned than Moonlight Glow, and from left to right, the colors are Aurora, Solar and Dusk.

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The PUR Cosmetics Sun-Kissed Glow Strobe Palette
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Swatches of the Sun-Kissed Glow Strobe Palette (L to R): Aurora, Solar and Dusk

I think these colors are stunning! Aurora is a light yellow gold, Solar is a peachy gold, and Dusk is a rich bronze gold, and I am definitely more drawn to this palette than I am to Moonlight Glow.

Again, these are heavy-handed swatches so, on the face, these only have to be dabbed on for a gorgeous glow. Seriously, I think it’s hard to overdo these because the formula and colors are very forgiving and smooth.

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Another look at the PUR strobe/highlight palettes. So wearable!
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LOVE the sleek packaging

About the formula, even though I’ve tried lots of different cream highlighters, this is one seems quite unique. It has a cream-to-powder finish that I think many people will love. If you get nervous about cream highlighters because you have oily skin, or you’re concerned about staying power, definitely check these out!  They’re creamy enough to easily blend into the skin, but they do dry to a soft powder finish…which also means that they don’t continue feeling “wet” on the skin, so I think these will be a great option for people with oily/combination skin.

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Wearing the PUR Cosmetics Sun-Kissed Glow Strobe Palette on my cheeks

For this makeup look, I applied Dusk from the Sun-Kissed Glow Strobe Palette all over my cheeks before applying the PUR Hydrafluid Water Serum Foundation on my face. Then I applied Jouer Peach Blossom blush lightly along my cheeks and did a little contouring with the Colourpop Sculpting Stick in New Renaissance.

Next, I applied Solar from the Sun-Kissed Glow Strobe Palette over top for more glow and used Twilight from the Moonlight Glow Strobe Palette to highlight my brow bone and inner corners of my eyes. My eyeshadow is Sunset Blvd, also from Colourpop Cosmetics, and my lipstick is 1993 by Urban Decay.

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Love this glow!

I think these palettes are PERFECT for that “lit from within” glow. Both are very versatile, but I feel like Moonlight Glow might be better for lighter skin tones, and Sun-Kissed Glow better for darker skin tones.

They’re available now for $34 each from PUR Minerals.

So, what are your go-to cream highlighters? I’d love to hear what you think!

Adia Goss


Adia is a lawyer by day and a beauty blogger by night. She believes that makeup should be fun and simple, but she also likes multi-step skincare routines (she’s complicated!). Adia loves the sight of a brand new highlighter, and she’s constantly looking for the perfect concealer. Follow her beauty adventures at Adia Adores (formerly beautyluxelife) and on Instagram.

How I Strobe With Pur Strobe/Highlight Palettes / Originally published June 16th, 2016

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  1. sarah says

    June 16th, 2016 at 5:28 pm

    Could you do a strobe tutorial using this?

    Reply
    • adia says

      June 28th, 2016 at 1:18 pm

      Hi Sarah! So sorry for the late reply! I would LOVE to do a tutorial. Stay tuned to my youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtYKxLzGXw0Mvn5KlS9ViGQ)
      and I’ll try to have one up in a couple of weeks.
      adia recently posted … (Somewhat) Edgy Work Makeup | Week In Makeup

      Reply
  2. Kelly B. says

    June 16th, 2016 at 6:47 pm

    My goodness are the GORG. And for $34?! Definitely picking one of these up next time I go shopping!
    Kelly B. recently posted … DIY Gold and Faux Marble Nightstand

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    • adia says

      June 28th, 2016 at 1:19 pm

      Yeah, I love these! And I think they’ll last for a while because you only use a tiny bit.

      Reply
  3. Kiss & Make-up says

    June 17th, 2016 at 12:27 am

    Your skin takes highlights and sheen SO well! On my it just ends up looking greasy. With big-asspores screaming at you from every angle.
    Kiss & Make-up recently posted … Adding natural-looking volume and length using individual false eyelashes

    Reply
    • adia says

      June 28th, 2016 at 1:19 pm

      Aw thank you!! I bet you could rock highlighter 🙂
      adia recently posted … (Somewhat) Edgy Work Makeup | Week In Makeup

      Reply
  4. LindaLibraLoca says

    June 17th, 2016 at 2:09 am

    Strobing is a trend I never got on board with. I just don’t like the way it looks on me. Your skin though looks amazing!
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    • adia says

      June 28th, 2016 at 1:20 pm

      Aw thank you Linda!

      Reply
  5. Eesha says

    June 17th, 2016 at 4:21 am

    Woah.. Such amazing highlights and your skin is gleaming and glowing and looking so healthy. Love <3
    Eesha recently posted … Summer Bronze Make-up Look – f/t New and Old Favourite Products

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    • adia says

      June 28th, 2016 at 1:20 pm

      Thanks so much Eesha! I appreciate it 🙂
      adia recently posted … (Somewhat) Edgy Work Makeup | Week In Makeup

      Reply
  6. Carolyn says

    June 17th, 2016 at 8:02 am

    I came across these a couple weeks ago and couldn’t decide which one I liked more, so I got both! I have oily skin and these are so beautiful and last well. I’m really happy to see PUR stepping up their game. I also picked up one of the cheek stains and one of the cream/liquid eye shadows which are AMAZING!!!

    Reply
    • adia says

      June 28th, 2016 at 1:22 pm

      Ha! You sound like me Carolyn! The cream eyeshadows sound amazing! I’ve been wanting to try them for the longest. What colors did you get?
      adia recently posted … (Somewhat) Edgy Work Makeup | Week In Makeup

      Reply
  7. Erin says

    June 17th, 2016 at 8:50 am

    I like them both! You look soo good in highlighters, I’m a bit jelly!

    Reply
    • adia says

      June 28th, 2016 at 1:22 pm

      Aw thank you Erin!
      adia recently posted … (Somewhat) Edgy Work Makeup | Week In Makeup

      Reply
  8. denise S says

    June 17th, 2016 at 1:39 pm

    Looks pretty on you! I’m going to Ulta today so I’ll check these out. My favorite cream highlighter is Nars Gold Member not sure if it’s still available but I have a backup. Nars marketed this as a blush but it’s a highlighter. It’s a bright warm gold that goes on smooth with a nice gleam. And close favorite is Vincent Longo’s Gold Solare Hydro stick a warm rose gold that feels cool when you first apply it and last all day. I have a large variety of highlighters most of them are powder. But I love these two creams!

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    • adia says

      June 28th, 2016 at 1:23 pm

      Thanks, Denise! You have some good recommendations! The Vincent Longo one sounds so pretty! Love rose gold 🙂
      adia recently posted … (Somewhat) Edgy Work Makeup | Week In Makeup

      Reply
  9. Chris25 says

    June 17th, 2016 at 2:01 pm

    And the glow looks so good on you! Great way to wake up the face. Loving the hair, too.
    Chris25 recently posted … MAC Heroine and Whirl

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    • adia says

      June 28th, 2016 at 1:24 pm

      Aw thanks Chris! BTW, I’m working on a hair post -)

      Reply
  10. Kelsey says

    June 20th, 2016 at 8:50 am

    They look really pretty and workable. I tried the PUR contour/highlight sticks and didn’t care for them, but I would try this.

    Reply
    • adia says

      June 28th, 2016 at 1:25 pm

      You know I never have luck with contour/highlight sticks because one of the colors is ALWAYS off :-/ But I think these are great for a nice glow because you really can’t overdo it!
      adia recently posted … (Somewhat) Edgy Work Makeup | Week In Makeup

      Reply

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