Rare beauty positive light silky touch highlighter - exhilarate - 28g

• Product type: Pressed powder highlighter, part of the “Positive Light” collection by Rare Beauty, founded by Selena Gomez. 

• Formula claims: “Ultra glass-like glow of a liquid highlighter in a convenient powder form … semi-sheer base packed with ultra-smooth micro-shimmers.” 

• Key features: Talc-free; water-resistant; smudge- and transfer-proof (per product page) for long wear. 

• Shade info: Exhilarate is described as “champagne gold”. 

• Official net weight listed: 0.098 oz / 2.8 g.

  Note: Some listings in marketplaces might show “28 g” but this appears to be a typo/mislabelling rather than the actual weight.

 Key Benefits

• Refined glow finish: Unlike chunky glitter highlighters, this gives a finely milled, polished sheen that photographs and renders skin beautifully—important for your high-quality beauty-lifestyle/brand visuals. 

• Versatility across skin tones: The micro-shimmer base is designed to “sync with your skin” to suit a variety of undertones and depths. 

• Long-wear/robust formula: With claims of smudge/transfer/water resistance, the product is suited for extended wear—useful in shoots, brand imagery, travel settings where you want durability.

• Premium aesthetics: The formula and finish align with your brand’s premium visual ethos: clean, polished, upscale. Good for your model-kits, product photography, lifestyle-campaigns.

How to Use 

1. Prep the skin: After foundation/concealer, ensure the skin surface (cheekbones, brow bones, nose bridge) is smooth so the highlight sits flush.

2. Apply strategically: Use a highlighter brush (or fingertips) and apply Exhilarate lightly to the high points: top of cheekbones, brow bone, bridge of nose, cupid’s bow. The product page suggests light strokes and “less is more”. 

3. Blend and layer: For everyday or softer visuals, stick to one layer. For strong “editorial/model campaign” looks (which you do) you can add a second layer, or apply with a damp brush/sponge for more intensity.

4. Photography tip: Because you shoot for high-res brand/e-commerce, test the highlighter under your lighting (studio, daylight) to ensure the sheen reads well—not overly reflective, not flat. The review notes using a damp sponge diffuses the glow for a skin-like finish. 

5. On-the-go/kit use: As you travel or work shoots, carry this for quick refreshes. Despite its compact size, its long-wear formula helps keep skin looking luminous through the day.