I’m a beauty writer and I can’t stop reaching for this £12 glow-boosting skin tint
With so many viral beauty products doing the rounds, it’s not always easy to know what’s actually worth the hype. But every now and then, something comes along that really delivers - and for me, that’s e.l.f.’s Halo Glow Liquid Filter. I’ve had it in my makeup bag for a couple of years now, and it’s still the one I reach for the most.
If you’re a Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter stan, I’d definitely recommend giving this one a try. Not only is it half the price, but it gives your skin that same fresh, healthy dewy glow - the kind of glow that makes people stop and ask if you’ve been away.
One of my favourite things about this product is its versatility. I love that I can use it as an all-over foundation when I want a more natural light coverage look, under foundation as a glow-boosting primer, or tapped on the high points of my face for some extra shine. It’s genuinely a product I’d buy time and time again.
Even better? It’s currently on sale for £12 (down from £15) in the early Prime Day sale - so I’ll just be here stocking up my basket.
My review of the e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter:
- Tester: Shani Cohen, GLAMOUR's Beauty Commerce Writer.
- Shade: Shade 5 Medium/Tan.
- Tested for: Over 1 year.
- Pros: Versatile can be used as a primer, foundation or highlighter. Contains hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and squalane.
- Cons: Not super long-lasting due to it being light coverage.
As someone who’s got olive-toned skin that’s relatively dry and occasionally reactive, I’m always a bit wary of anything too heavy, shimmery or fragranced. But this primer/foundation/highlighter all-in-one has a creamy, hydrating texture that feels lightweight and comfortable - rather than greasy or sticky. Not only that, but I love that it doesn’t cling onto my dry patches or caused my skin to break out.
When I’m in the mood for those no makeup makeup days, I’ll wear the Liquid Filter completely on its own with a touch of concealer and call it a day. It gives me just the right amount of coverage to even out my skin tone and add warmth, but still lets my natural skin peek through. When I want a touch more, I layer it with my usual cream products - Refy Bonzer and MERIT Blush Balm - and it blends like a dream.
The thick doe-foot applicator is really satisfying to use and makes it easy to swipe on in seconds - ideal for me because most mornings I’m either doing my makeup in a rush or on the go. If I do want some extra coverage (hello hormonal breakouts), I tend to mix it into my matte foundations to enhance that glow and skin-like effect.
While I’m a huge fan, if I had to say one negative it would be that it’s not super long wearing due to it being lightweight - but I’ve had better results when I pop a good setting spray over the top for that hold. Also, if you’re someone who prefers a full coverage matte look, this is probably not the product for you.
That said, if you love that fresh, barely-there makeup look and want something that gives you a proper sunkissed glow - like you’ve just got back from holiday (even if you’ve just been sweating it out on the Central line) - this is 100% worth a spot in your makeup bag. Especially now it’s down to £12 in the Prime Day sale. Honestly, it would be rude not to.
