Shoppers suffering from dark circles have been praising a £38 makeup-skincare hybrid that can give the illusion of a full eight hours sleep. Rodial’s Banana Lowlighter is one of the beauty brand’s best-sellers, flying off the shelves every five minutes – and it’s not hard to see why.
This cult favourite complexion-enhancer is a multi-functional product that is part concealer, part colour corrector and part highlighter. It works to brighten under-eyes, subtly lift the face, and creates a luminous, natural-looking glow without the typical shimmer found in many brightening and highlighting products.
Not only is it a makeup must-have, but it also boasts skincare benefits to improve your skin over time. It’s packed with caffeine to reduce puffiness, hyaluronic acid for hydration and plumping, and vitamin E to nourish and soothe, The Mirror reports.
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Whether you use it alone, beneath concealer for extra brightness, or on top to highlight, its creamy, blendable texture enhances your complexion without settling into fine lines, making it ideal for mature skin. The yellow undertones help counteract dark circles and bring light to the face, although it may not suit everyone’s skin tone.
Alternatively, there’s a Peach Lowlighter that works to counteract blue, purple, or grey tones, rather than add brightness. Or, for those with warmer skin, the caramel-toned Latte Lowlighter is perfect for neutralising dark circles with brown undertones and pigmentation.
The company claims that it has been their top-selling item for years, backed by over 400 five-star reviews from customers. One reviewer raved: “I swear whenever I wear the Banana Lowlighter people comment on how good I look when looking at my face! It really brightens up the under eye area and is one of my favourite Rodial products.”
Another customer praised its smooth application and lasting power, saying: “This lowlighter gives a subtle “lift” to the face without giving a panda eyes look. Quick to apply, easy to blend and lasts all day without gathering in fine lines.”
For those concerned about texture on mature skin, a user over 59 put it to the test and was thrilled with the results: “I was worried I would have wasted my money, I even emailed to see if it was good for the over 59s. It does come out thick. I only put a tiny amount on and blend with a brush or press in with my finger. It lasted all day and did not cake into my fine lines.”
Some users mentioned that while the Banana Lowlighter is ultra-brightening, it might require a mid-day touch-up for all-day wear. One reviewer gave it four stars instead of five for this reason, commenting: “I find this to be a great texture and doesn’t crease on my skin. It’s really brightening, but it hasn’t lasted the full day for me. I need to reapply mid-afternoon. A very good product though.”
Alternatively, LookFantastic has reduced the NARS Cosmetics Radiant Creamy Concealer by 20%, now down to £21.60 from £27. Elsewhere, Space NK stocks the Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, priced at £23. This one has gained a strong 4.5 star rating with hundreds of glowing reviews. Or shop Rodial’s Banana Lowlighter for £38 here.