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I had high hopes for the **Milani Baked Highlighter ($11.99) because I really enjoy the quality of Milani products.  Unfortunately, I do not like this formula.  Rosa Italiana has a chunky texture, and I have to be very careful, or it accentuates any texture I have on my face.

It can be worked with if you can manage to use a tiny amount.  So, if you want to give this a try, I would suggest using a fluffy brush to avoid applying too much product.  Once applied, I think it looks decent, but it’s just too intense for my taste.

If you have smooth skin or prefer a highly reflective highlighter, you may not have any issues with the product.  I know that some people prefer a bold highlight, but it just isn’t my preference.  I know you can’t see how textured it looks in a swatch, but you can see the texture when you look at the product in person.

**The Milani Baked Highlighter comes in a total of 4 shades (Dolce Perla, Champagne D’oro, Rose Italiana, and Bronze Splendore) and retails for $11.99.

If you really want to try a Milani highlight, I much prefer their **Strobelight Instant Glow Powder Highlighters ($11.50) over this formula.

Although in the pan, these two highlighters look nearly identical, sunglow is more yellow in tone and slightly deeper.  Dayglow is more champagne than sunglow and ever so slightly lighter.  You can barely tell this difference when you look at them in the pan, even in person.  You really have to apply them to the skin to see the difference.

This formula still accentuates some texture/bumps, but it is much easier to work with and not as shiny as the baked highlighter.  I’d also recommend using a fluffy brush for this formula because it has a lot of pigment.  Overall, the Instant Glow Powders are smoother, and it is easier to control the intensity depending on your preferences for shine. 

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