I’ve recently been getting into highlighters, and when I heard that Vivi gave this one a 4.5 rating? Immediately GET ONE!
Product Info
2aN Jelly Glow Highlighter Palette
Capacity: 10.8g
Price: 22,000 KRW (≈ 17 USD)
What I Paid: 19,800 KRW (≈ 15 USD)
Price: 22,000 KRW (≈ 17 USD)
What I Paid: 19,800 KRW (≈ 15 USD)
Korean Brand: 2aN
2aN is a brand that targets a younger people in Korea, mainly in their teens and twenties. The packaging is cute, and it is known for making good quality, affordable blushers and highlighters.
Price
| Item | 2aN Pure Glass | Espoir Strobing | 2aN Jelly Glow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Color | ND002 Clear | Galaxy | 4 colors |
| Capacity | 2.7g | 9.6g | 10.8g |
| Retail Price | 12,000 KRW (≈ 9 USD) | 30,000 KRW (≈ 23 USD) | 22,000 KRW (≈ 17 USD) |
| What I Paid | 9,070 KRW (≈ 7 USD) | 21,000 KRW (≈ 16 USD) | 19,800 KRW (≈ 15 USD) |
| Price per g (Retail) | approx. 4,444 KRW/g (≈ 3.4 USD/g) | approx. 3,125 KRW/g (≈ 2.4 USD/g) | approx. 2,037 KRW/g (≈ 1.6 USD/g) |
| Price per g (Paid) | approx. 3,359 KRW/g (≈ 2.6 USD/g) | approx. 2,187 KRW/g (≈ 1.7 USD/g) | approx. 1,833 KRW/g (≈ 1.4 USD/g) |
Among the three, Jelly Glow is the cheapest for the amount. At this price point, it felt worth buying.
Color and Swatches
As Vivi mentioned, it definitely has a moist texture.
A lot of product picks up easily, and when applied, it feels smooth and dewy, gliding on effortlessly.
The base itself is very glossy and transparent, like Vaseline, and the shimmer sits on top.
That doesn’t mean the color doesn’t show, but the Vaseline-like base simply gives it a translucent, glossy layer underneath the pigment.
Glow Intensity
It definitely gives a stronger beam. Right after applying it, I thought “Oh? This is definitely shinier!”
But the shimmer particles are quite large. It felt more like glitter than a highlighter. Almost like using a glitter eyeshadow, but with weaker shine compared to actual glitter.
When applied to the C-zone, it looked too artificial, like it was insisting “Glitter!!!” instead of a natural glow.
Pore Emphasis
Depending on how well the base makeup sits, the result can vary, but generally, it emphasized pores on the nose. Rather than a pearly glow, it made the nose tip look a bit messy.
On the bridge of the nose or inner corners, it gave a nice shiny effect. But for the C-zone, it was simply too much. Not exactly elegant.
Fallout
This was the biggest downside for me. Unlike 2aN Pure or Espoir Strobing, this one spreads outside the applied area as time passes.Especially the shimmer near the inner corners kept getting into my eyes, making them feel irritated. Not to the point of crying, but definitely annoying.
And the shimmer traveled, leaving random sparkle on the cheek, under the eyes, and even lower. That was the dealbreaker.
Even though it applies like a moist, Vaseline-base highlighter, the shimmer still flies everywhere. Very surprising, but not in a good way.
Final Thoughts
I absolutely hate fallout in eyeshadows.My rule is simple:
First, no fallout.
Second, no fallout.
Third, no fallout.
First, no fallout.
Second, no fallout.
Third, no fallout.
The moment I saw shimmer drifting, I immediately prepared to list it on a resale app.
It was inexpensive, so I’m satisfied with just testing it once. Thanks to this, I now understand what type of highlighter Youtuber Vivi likes.
At Olive Young, I’ve also tested the famous Ofra and Glint highlighters. Ofra felt chalky, with noticeable fallout, and Glint also had fallout issues, so I didn’t buy either.
So at the moment, my personal best highlighters are:
1. Espoir Strobing
2. 2aN Pure Glass
1. Espoir Strobing
2. 2aN Pure Glass