Jaclyn Hill changed the beauty community when she collabed with Becca Cosmetics to launch her iconic Champagne Pop Shimmering Skin Perfector. Champagne Pop was thee highlighter every beauty guru and makeup lover was wearing. It’s peachy-gold shade was wearable and flattering for many and people could not get enough of it. You could go as far as to say it started the highlighter craze in 2015 and you wouldn’t be wrong!
Becca highlighters have been staples in makeup lovers collections for years. They give an intense glow but they’re buttery and melt into the skin. They’re not glittery or chunky, either. They launched their highlighters or their Shimmering Skin Perfectors in 2013 and today, they’re formula is still so good.
Since Becca launched Champagne Pop in 2015, so many drugstore brands have stepped up their highlight game. There is no shortage of high quality, pigmented highlighters at the drugstore. Becca highlighters are pricey and while they’re huge and generally worth it, there’s a lot of dupes on the market to get the look for less.
Our favorite dupe for Champagne Pop is Wet n Wild’s MegaGlow Highlighter in Golden Flower Crown. Wet n Wild has proven time and time again that they can create quality, affordable products that perform well. This highlighter is buttery, smooth, pigmented and the shade is very similar to Champagne Pop. Overall, this dupe is a great option for Champagne Pop and it will give you the exact look for a fraction of the price!
Becca Champagne Pop Review
This ultra-creamy, award-winning highlighter melts into your skin for a natural glow.
When they first launched Champagne Pop in 2015, it sold out of Sephora in 25 minutes. Everyone was going nuts to get their hands on this highlighter because it gave that intense, blinding glow that everyone was searching for. I lived for Champagne Pop when it launched and I bought multiple compacts of this iconic highlighter. Today, 5 years later the formula is still amazing and the shade is perfect.
It’s a warm, peachy-gold that flatters the skin without being too gold or yellow. It’s also not too silvery or cool toned and that’s harder to come across than you would expect. What’s so special about Champagne Pop is how it has proven to flatter so many different skin tones. Tons of brands say their shades are ‘universal’ when they really only work on a small number of skin tones.
It’s no shock Becca does highlighters extremely well and beauty lovers know how pigmented and blinding they will always be. This highlighter adds to any look and it’s perfect for those that want a blinding glow. But, their formula is so ideal because it’s buildable and you can control how intense you want the glow to be. With the lighter hand, it can be a much more natural looking glow.
The only con with Becca highlighters is how soft they are. They break and crack very easily so they are hard to travel with and if you drop one, forget about it. They’re still worth it and they sell mini highlighters that don’t break as easily. But regardless, broken highlighters are messy and always a sad sight to see!
Becca Champagne Pop Dupes
There is no denying how beautiful Becca highlighters are but they are soft and break easily. Becca is a luxury makeup brand but the highlighters are still high in price for luxury brands in general. So, this is when a dupe comes in very handy.
Becca Highlighters really started the highlighter trend so there is no shortage of dupes out there.
Especially for Champagne Pop. While 5 years later, highlighting trends have changed and people go for a more subtle glow, Champagne Pop’s shade is still unbeatable.
Brands like Wet n Wild, Maybelline and Colourpop have created blinding, gorgeous highlighters that prove you don’t need to pay luxury pricing for a blinding glow. Highlighters are still SO popular and brands at the drugstore carry many different types of highlighters. In 2015 when Champagne Pop launched there weren’t many pigmented, affordable highlighters. Today in 2020 there are tons of affordable highlighters that perform just as well as the luxury ones.
Wet n Wild MegaGlow Highlighting Powder in Golden Flower Crown
Our Pick
Shimmer and shine in all the right places with the same formula as our must-have MegaGlo Highlighting Powder.
Wet n Wild’s MegaGlow highlighter formula is buttery, blendable and very similar to the Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector. Golden Flower Crown is a peachy, golden color that’s very reminiscent of Champagne Pop. It’s not too yellow and very flattering. This formula is buildable but can be blinding with very minimal effort.
Pros:
- This highlighter is super affordable!
- Cruelty free.
- Reviewers with varying skin tones rave about how flattering this shade is.
- Reviewers go as far to say they prefer this over high end formulas.
- This highlighter is very durable and won’t break easily.
Cons:
- This formula is not as soft as Becca’s Shimmering Skin Perfector.
- Plastic packaging is not luxurious like Becca.
- Does not include a mirror like Becca.
Where to buy it: Amazon
Laura Geller Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator in Gilded Honey
This innovative hybrid texture applies like a sheer powder but feels like a cream, creating a translucent wash of luminous color that can be swept all over the face for a lit-from-within glow.
Laura Geller’s Gilded Honey highlighter is iconic in it’s own right! It’s a gorgeous gold shade that is reminiscent of Champagne Pop with a hint more gold and less peach. On the skin the two look very similar and their formulas perform very similar. Laura Geller’s highlighters are blinding, buildable and easy to use!
Pros:
- This highlight packs a punch and it’s blinding!
- Reviewers love that this formula doesn’t emphasize texture or pores.
- Cruelty free.
Cons:
- Not the most affordable dupe.
- Has more gold, less peach than Champagne Pop.
- On the pricey side but still cheaper than Becca.
- Plastic packaging without a mirror.
Where to buy it: Amazon
Maybelline Face Studio Master Chrome Highlighter in Molten Gold
Heat up your look with a warm metallic sheen. Features reflective pigments for an eye-catching chrome effect.
Maybelline’s Master Chrome highlighter along with Wet n Wild are deemed as some of the best highlighters at the drugstore. This is a true gold highlighter but it looks similar to Champagne Pop on the skin. This formula is softer like Becca and it is intensely blinding. If you want GLOW, this is the dupe for you!
Pros:
- Easy to find.
- Insanely pigmented.
- Affordable.
- Buildable coverage.
- Lasts a long time on the skin.
- Works great as an eyeshadow.
Cons:
- True gold shade is not a perfect match for Champagne Pop.
- This formula is softer and while it doesn’t crack it can crumble or have fallout.
- Not cruelty free.
- No mirror.
Milani Strobelight Instant Glow Powder in Dayglow
Light up the night or slay the day with Milani’s Strobelight Instant Glow Powder.
Milani’s Glow Powder in Day Glow has the peachy gold shade that’s reminiscent of Champagne Pop. This is a newer product for Milani but reviewers rave about it’s effortless, blinding glow. This formula is easy to use and it’s not glittery or chunky.
Pros:
- Reviewers consistently rave about the fact that this doesn’t emphasize texture or pores.
- This formula is blinding but does not have chunky glitter.
- Cruelty free and vegan.
- Oil and paraben free.
Cons:
- Does not have a mirror.
- Reviewers say the formula is soft and breaks easily.
Revlon Skinlights Prismatic Highlighter in Twilight Gleam
Pure glow without the glitter—just plenty of prismatic sheen.
These Revlon Skinlights highlighters are a new product for them and they rival so many high end highlighters. They’re so finely milled and give a veil of luminosity to the skin. The formula is different compared to Becca’s highlighter formula but if you want something natural this is for you. The formula is buildable and Twilight Gleam is a great dupe for Champagne Pop color wise.
This Revlon highlighter is like the 2020 version of Champagne Pop — a little more subtle for the lit from within sort of glow. It still packs a punch but looks less metallic on the skin.
Pros:
- Finely milled texture makes it very smooth.
- Buildable formula.
- Great dupe for Champagne Pop shade wise.
Cons:
- Radiant, veil-like coverage that’s less intense than Champagne Pop.
- Not cruelty free.
- Does not come with a mirror.
Physicians Formula Bronze Booster Highlight & Contour Palette in Shimmer Glow
These universally-flattering shades feature a blendable and buildable formula.
This is a highlighter palette with 3 shades and the middle, golden shade is a perfect shade dupe for Champagne Pop! When the two are swatched side by side you cannot tell the difference. While this palette comes with 3 shades it’s a fraction of the price of Champagne Pop and totally worth it for how good of a color match it is.
Pros:
- Affordable!
- Get 3 highlighters in a palette for a fraction of the price of Becca’s Champagne Pop.
- The middle, gold shade is a perfect dupe for Champagne Pop.
- This formula is smooth, blinding and easy to build up.
Cons:
- Not cruelty free.
- If you don’t want a bigger palette in your makeup bag, this is not the dupe for you.
- Doesn’t come with a mirror like Becca.
Final Thoughts
There’s our list of dupes to get the iconic Champagne Pop look for less! Wet n Wild’s Golden Flower Crown is our favorite dupe because it wins for affordability, formula and shade match. It’s blendable, buttery and you can leave it natural looking or build it up to be intense and blinding. It’s a great, affordable alternative to Becca Champagne Pop.
If you want an intense, blinding glow Maybelline’s Master Chrome highlighter is for you. If you want something natural and softer, try Revlon’s Prismatic SkinLights highlighter. All these highlighters prove the fact that you don’t have to spend luxury prices for a gorgeous glow. Furthermore, highlighter isn’t going anywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Makes a Good Curling Iron for Thick Hair?
Curling irons for thick hair must have a high-temperature setting (heat up to at least 400F) to hold thick hair into curls all-day if not for a few days!
The best curling irons for thick hair use an advanced ionic or infrared technology to reduce frizz and keep your hair moisturized.
What size barrel is best for thick hair?
For thick hair, a curling iron with a barrel sized 1.5 inches is the most suitable option for everyday use.
Depending on your desired hairstyle, you can section your hair into smaller or thicker sections to create both tight and loose curls.
How do you make curls last all day with thick hair?
Use a mousse and heat protectant before you blow-dry in order to give the hair more hold. Prepping with a setting spray is also great for locking in your curls. Many of them offer heat protection, too!
Will Champagne Pop flatter my pale or dark skin?
Yes! Champagne Pop is so unique and well loved because it flatters so many different skin tones. Tons of brands deem their shades as ‘universal’ and that is hardly true. It is so hard to create a ‘universal’ shade that actually flatters many. But Champagne Pop does that! Reviewers call it the ‘best highlighter of their life’ and that speaks volumes.
Here’s a video of Jackie Aina using it. Here’s a video of Jaclyn Hill using it.
What brush do I use for highlighter?
If you want an intense, glow look for a dense brush with a lot of bristles. This will deliver a good amount of product and you’ll get a blinding, intense glow. If you want a wash of glow and a softer or more diffused look, go for a fan brush. A fan brush has less bristles so it will apply less product. A beauty sponge or even your fingers work too.
Where do I apply highlighter?
Cheekbones are typically reserved for highlighter and most commonly used there. Along with down the center of the nose, brow bone, cupid’s bow and on the forehead. It’s very common in the inner corner of the eyelids to brighten your eyes, too. In the summer lots of girls like to wear highlighter on their shoulders and collarbones with tank tops and off the shoulder tops!
The dupes on this list and Becca highlighters are pigmented and safe to use on the body, face and even on the eyelids as eyeshadows.