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e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter Complexion Booster

The viral 'filter in a bottle': glowing skin for $15.

4.5 · 21,201 reviews on Amazon8.5Editor score
$15.00 USDIndicative price in US dollars (USD) as of October 10, 2026. Check Amazon for the current price.

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Product typeLiquid glow booster / light base
Size (oz)1.06 oz
Price per ounce$14.15 USD
TextureLightweight liquid

A makeup–skincare hybrid with hyaluronic acid and squalane that gives skin a filter-like glow; wear alone, mixed with foundation or as a highlighter.

Editor score

Efficacy8.5Texture8.5Ingredients / materials7.5Gentleness8.0Satisfaction8.9Value9.5
Editor score — Halo Glow Liquid Filter
Halo Glow Liquid Filter
Efficacy8.5
Texture8.5
Ingredients / materials7.5
Gentleness8
Satisfaction8.9
Value9.5
8.5
Overall
Editorial 0–10 rating based on specs, ingredients and verified buyer feedback.
Efficacy8.5
Texture8.5
Ingredients / materials7.5
Gentleness8.0
Satisfaction8.9
Value9.5

Specifications

Format & price
Product typeLiquid glow booster / light base
Size32 ml
Size (oz)1.06 oz
Price per ounce$14.15 USD
Shades available12
Use & results
Skin / hair typeAll skin types
ConcernsDullness, Pores & fine lines, Filter effect
FinishLuminous, soft-focus
TextureLightweight liquid
When to useDaily
Sun protection (SPF)—
Formula
Key ingredientsHyaluronic acid, Squalane, Blurring powders
Fragrance-free—
Cruelty-freeYes
VeganYes
Made in—
Other details
Shade in this link3 Light/Medium (12 shades available)
CertificationsCruelty-free certified by Leaping Bunny & PETA

Our review

Halo Glow went viral as the budget alternative to luxury liquid glow products, and its success makes sense: it gives a luminous, blurred, filter-like finish for a fraction of the price.

Use it four ways: alone for a natural look with some coverage, under foundation for a lit-from-within glow, mixed into foundation to make it dewier, or on cheekbones as a highlighter. With hyaluronic acid and squalane, it feels hydrating.

There are 12 shades and e.l.f. offers a shade-match guarantee. Versus ICONIC Underglow, Halo Glow gives more coverage and color; Underglow is subtler and works more like a primer.

How to use

Apply alone, under or mixed with foundation, or tapped onto the high points of your face. Blend with fingers, brush or sponge.

What we love / Keep in mind

What we love

  • Very flattering 'filter' glow
  • Four uses in one product
  • Very low price
  • Vegan and double-certified cruelty-free

Keep in mind

  • Can look too shiny on oily skin
  • Choosing a shade online is tricky
  • Limited coverage on its own

Best for

Anyone wanting luminous, natural-looking skin on a budget, or to revive their foundation.

Skip it if…

Very oily skin that prefers matte finishes.

What buyers say

4.5
4.5 on Amazon
21,201 reviews on Amazon

Buyers praise the natural glow that 'looks high-end', long wear and versatility. Complaints center on shade matching and too much shine on oily skin.

Natural glowLooks high-endVersatileShade matching

Editorial summary of public reviews on Amazon and specialist sites.

8.5

Verdict

The best value in makeup: a luxury effect for $15.

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