Prada Light Glowing Highlighter Powder 01 Champagne

The powder is described as a “glowing, weightless highlighter” that utilizes Micro-Pixel Pearls to deliver a pearlescent finish lasting up to 24 hours with no white cast.
What I love: the texture is ultra-fine, and it blends like a dream onto my cheekbones, brow bones, and the bridge of my nose. The shade 01 Champagne works beautifully on my skin tone, giving a soft, luminous glow rather than a glittery finish. One reviewer called it “perfect amount of glow.

For application: I use a fluffy brush, tap off excess, and sweep it on high points. It gives that high-end glow that looks like skin, but better.

Prada Light Glowing Lip Oil Stick U016 Rose & U014 White

Prada’s lip offering in the collection includes the Oil Stick formula. Described as an “oil-in-stick hybrid” that melts onto lips with up to 24 hours of care and hydration. It’s enhanced with Micro-Pixel™ Pearls for a refined glow.

• U016 Rose: A sheer candy-pink that adds a delicate flush of colour with a luminous finish.
• U014 White: A pearlescent white tone that acts more like a gloss/topper. Great for layering over another shade or wearing alone when you want subtle shine without strong pigment.

In real use, I’ve worn U016 for a soft, everyday look, and U014 when I want a light, glossy effect without significantly changing my lip colour. The texture is soothing, never sticky, and the glow is elegant.

The Verdict

This trio from the Light Collection feels luxe, thoughtful, and wearable. The highlighter provides a refined glow that enhances makeup without overpowering, and the lip oil sticks strike a balance between hydration and subtle sheen. If your go-to makeup vibe is polished, luminous, and effortlessly chic, these pieces will deliver.
Would I recommend? Yes—especially if you appreciate minimal shimmer, high-quality textures, and flexible usage (for both highlighter and lip). They may be on the premium side, but beauty splurges like this often become favourites you reach for again and again.

Other favourites from the brand include PradaScope Lash Extending Volume Mascara (reviewed here), Prada Balm (reviewed here), Monochrome Lip Colour (reviewed here), and Prada Paradoxe Intense Perfume (reviewed here).

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The Texture & Finish

This powder has the most beautiful texture. It’s a gel-to-powder formula that feels silky and almost weightless on the skin. The moment you sweep it on, it seems to melt in, leaving behind a radiant sheen that resembles healthy skin more than makeup. It’s not frosty or metallic—just that perfect, candlelit glow.

NARS describes it as offering up to 10 hours of wear that’s resistant to water and humidity, making it ideal for long days or nights out. It’s infused with ingredients like golden seaweed extract and natural mica, which help smooth and illuminate without emphasizing pores or texture.

How It Wears

I’ve been dusting it over the tops of my cheekbones and the bridge of my nose, and it instantly brightens my whole complexion. What I love most is how buildable it is—you can go from a subtle, everyday glow to a full-on luminous highlight just by layering a bit more.

Compared to other highlighters I’ve tried, this one feels refined. It doesn’t sit on top of the skin or exaggerate dryness. Instead, it becomes part of your base, providing a soft-focus finish that makes your skin look healthy and alive.

My Verdict

If you’re into radiance with restraint, NARS has nailed it with this one. The Light Reflecting Luminizing Powder brings together everything I want in a highlighter—sophistication, ease, and versatility. It’s the kind of product that makes you look polished even when you’ve barely tried.

I love how it catches the light naturally, especially in daylight or golden hour—it gives that smooth, blurred glow that looks like great skincare rather than makeup. It pairs beautifully with NARS' Light Reflecting Foundation or even bare skin for those minimal, fresh-faced days.

If your makeup goals lean towards healthy, luminous skin rather than sparkle, this powder is the kind of glow-giver you’ll find yourself reaching for every single day.

I pair this powder with my favourite products from the Hot Escape Collection from the brand (reviewed here).

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