It is not too sparkly. I don't know how many ounces it is.

I use it often and ordered another after 3 months. Not sparkly or glittery. Really nice subtle glowing effect.

I'm not sure about the amount of ounces. I will tell you though it does give a soft, subtle, luminous finish with out the annoying sparkles that luminizers tend to bring.

It's a natural glow, not sparkley, it should say on the packaging how much product it is, I cant tell you off the top of my head, sorry!

No sparkles at all! This is VERY subtle - even in bright sunlight it simply provides a nice glow.

you'll definitely have a glow about you, but it's certainly not like you're going to glitter like a disco ball Think more along the lines of a sheer shimmer.

not sparkly, and i wouldnt really say it even gave me a glow

No it is not sparkly, it does not settle into lines or cake up and I use mine everyday and have had it for three month and probably wont need to buy again for another month so with everyday use it last about 4 months.

Definitely a glow vice sparkles. A very prettifying glow!

Product size is 0.32 ounces - it's about the same size as a MUFE pressed powder compact.

The package lists 9g / .32oz.

I find that if I pile this on with the sponge, it can end up being quite sparkly in direct sunlight. Indoors and at night, it will only be shimmery. Using a brush is probably safest for a subtle look. (Or, use the sponge with caution.)

I love using Candlelight as a highlighter. For an all-over natural, shimmer-free glow to rescue overly matte or dull skin, I have used Shiseido The Makeup Luminizing Color Powder as a finishing powder with very good results. Perhaps you can give that a try.

It does cast a small amount of white ashy powder, but not much. It would depend on how dark of skin tone you have as well. I have medium skin and it casts a subtle amount, but nothing too noticeable. Darker skin tones might have an issue.

As a foundation, I would use Bare Minerals and thought it photographed very well actaully. I liske this in photo's as well. It gives you a flawless look.

i'd say yes because the shimmer is so subtle that you're not going to look sweaty or shiny. i have taken pictures with it and they have turned out beautiful (not to sound arrogant)

I would have to say yes, this powder would be good for photos because it plays with the light in the skin's favor.

I didn't like this powder very much, but it seems it might be exactly what you are looking for! This gives off no white cast whatsoever. It is a true translucent powder and the gold shimmer adds a tiny bit of warmth and dimension to the face. It would GREAT for photos.

Yes, I was recently in a film for a Discovery Channel series and the filmaker said I looked awesome on camera

No ashy veil! Your skin looks glowy in pictures!

This is VERY complimentary in photos.

Don't know. Haven't had a picture made wearing it. Have worn mineral make up for several years & am very pale- only look "chalky" in the winter. This is supposed to give golden peachy tone so shouldn't be issue. Depends on the person and the photo, I guess.

Yes! Its perfect! It makes wonderful natural glow!!

yes. There is a sponge under the poder. The powder compartment lifts up and the sponge stays there to keep it cleaner.

Yes, it comes with a pink sponge applicator.

It does come with a little round sponge like applicator. However, I prefer to apply with a brush!

Yes, it comes with a sponge pad to apply which I really love. The powder goes on smooth and complete with it.

Yeah. it comes with a pad!

Yes, it does come with an applicator sponge.

no

Yes, I've purchased this product and it comes will a really nice circular sponge.

Yes and it is easy to use

Yes. I use sponge provided. Works wonderful!!

i feel you have to use a kabuki brush for application, this way you get even all over coverage. this is at least what i use and it works out perfectly. i have three of the, one for each of my facial powders so the colors don't get mixed and mess with each other's effects.

Yes, it works with a brush, applicator or your finger!

It'll work the same, but it still won't give a very "polished" look; it's still too subtle, even when applied with a kabuki brush.

I actually always use a kabuki brush for this product. I find that it applies the powder better than the enclosed applicator.

I like the sponge pad it comes with for application. I don't like brushes for this kind of powder. It does not show consistancy in application for me

I have tried this both with a kabuki brush and with the pad it comes with and oddly enough the pad seems to work better if you really want "the glow" but it does tend to put your facial oils onto the powder causing gunk over time. :( But if you do want a subtle look, use a brush because it seems to put less pigment on than if you use the pad. Or maybe I just use too much, lol.

Works best with a powder pouf brush but works with a kabuki brush as well.

i use a buki or the app pad it came with . it all works

No need- it comes with an applicator. If desired, I'm sure it would not be a problem.

YES, I personally use the brush provided...works wonderful.

I would not recommend this on dry skin. I think the reflecting particles would highlight the dryness of your skin. I have normal to combo and at time i think it makes me look dry unless i really prepare my skin with a great moisturizer. I would suggest a creamier highlighter or use this over a really nice tint.

yes

you might want to try a hydrating makeup primer (it's not a foundation) and this way facial powders will stick and last on you skin for hours (i'm talking up to 24). smashbox makes an excellent and oil free one.

I have dry patches and this powder made them much less noticable.

i think this will work fine for dry skin - i have relatively dry skin and I don't notice a heavy application at all - quite the opposite you really don't feel like you're applying much product so it shouldn't be feeling drying on your skin like other powedrs may feel...

I have combination skin, but I have the same trouble with some powders on the dry spots on my face. This one works really well. I've worn it alone over moisturizer and over a full face of makeup. Neither way gives me those "dry cakey" spots!

Yes, it does not dry my skin like other powders have done. I love it also because this company does not animal test. I will not buy any product no matter how great if they animal test.

Yes, I have fairly dry skin at times and it works very well on my skin.

I use it over a tinted moisturizer to even out my jaw line where I have dark patches. It does not dry my skin out and I have super dry Alaska winter skin right now!

Does not seem to bother dry skin- mine is combination.

No obvious shimmer--just a healthy overall glow that makes your skin look better

yes!!! shimmer, shimmer!!! loooks great! ;)

it has a light golden color shimmer that's not obvious and looks really nice as a finishing touch to your face.

Absolutely! 24 k gold shimmers!!

I wouldn't say it has glitter, but it does have a very subtle shimmer.

It does have a bit. When you first put it on it is a bit shimmery but when you blend it in it gives your skin a dewy candlelit look.

This product is more iridescent than glittery/shimmery. It is a multi-dimensional powder with golds, pinks, champagnes, and lots of pretty colors to make a light luminizer. It definitely does not look too noticeable or fake on the skin.

yes, a few

Not much there is not glitter and it does have a sheer shimmer but you probably wont see it much it is very subtle.

I thought it would but it doesn't

Try this product!! You will love it as I do myself!! Soo happy I found it.

Yes. It's very sheer. Use a brush to put it on rather than the sponge. I use it on my browline instead of a light eye shadow.

I'm sure this powder would be very translucent over a bronzer.

No sparkles, it's just a subtle luminizer! & yes it goes wonderfully with bronzer.

This definitely seems like what you are looking for. It is a really nice champagne color that helps to brighten the face. When I use it it sometimes makes my bronzer look a little strange because it is so iridescent, but if you only use a little bit I'm sure a light dust of this on your cheeks would be fine.

It goes well over anything, from what I've found. It is not glittery, and it is quite smooth. You will hardly even notice it's there.

a bit too sheer to be used as a highlighter.

i wouldnt call this a highliter... i can nvr even tell the differnce

You should try NARS Albatross, it's perfect for what you're looking for! I use mine everyday it looks so pretty & natural. I actually got mine in the Dolce Vita set (comes with Lovejoy Blush which is a dusty, almost bronzy rose & a lip gloss) & I'm so glad I got that set or else I would never have tried & found out how great Albatross is. They sell it separately also.

This absolutely has glitter in it. I thought it was very noticeable, and kinda looked like it should be for kids.

Works well with medium tones and looks pale on light skin as an all over powder but good as a highlighter above the cheekbone, forehead, nose, and chin.

This powder is actually for everyone because I noticed it is used on all skin types.

I tend to have oily skin and it has a good staying power and gives me a nice glow. Very pretty!

I think this would be fine on your skin. It blends in pretty well. It gives you a sponge thing to apply it but I would recommend using a brush so that it blends in better. As for oiliness it is powder so it does help a little bit but if it is a big concern I would use something which focuses more on that.

I also have pretty medium/tan skin and I think this product is fine. It does make your skin look brighter/lighter where you put it but it does not look fake, just a glow. It unfortunately does not help absorb oil. It doesnt tend to make my face oiler, but it does not help to prevent it.

I have dry skin so I'm not sure about oil control, but it is not too dry for my skin. I love it!!!

yes your skin is to dark you probably would want a bronzer

not sure if it will be too light... the have a darker one that might work.. id say it was transluscent

It is not tinted in any way completely sheer.

My complexion is medium beige with warm undertones, and while the powder goes on very light initially, it becomes translucent by the time I blend it in. My guess is that the golden shimmer will be very flattering on olive skin tones.

I have combo skin and have not noticed this keeping my skin more matte than usual. That said, it does not seem to make me oilier either, which is more than I can say about other powders I've tried.

I would use this with other powders & concealers. Since it it more of a luminizer it's more for highlighting than concealing. This product really won't cover any sort of acne of moderate to severe discoloration.

No it's not for coverage, its to use alone, or with your makeup. I have use Bare Minerals for coverage and the Candlelight on top.

I wouldn't use this as powder for coverage. I would recommend something like bare minerals for that. Bare minerals does a good job covering redness. Candlelight is more for just highlighting parts of your face like eyes and cheeks.

This is really more of a finishing powder so it's definitely not cakey but it won't deliver much coverage either. I have some red blotchiness too and have good luck with the following: Bare Minerals Multi-Tasking Face (I combine Well Rested and Bisque in the winter and Well Rested and Summer Bisque in summer) using Sephora's Professional Smudge Brush #14 for precise application. You can then follow up with Candlelight powder all over.

I dont think this powder has enough coverage to cover red spotches or blemishes. It is somewhat buildable, but not enough for a foundation. It is really only meant for a finishing touch to your makeup to highlight cheeks and face. You may want to try a Clinique pressed powder foundation for a good buildable foundation.

No it isn't tinted and is very sheer so you will need something different for redness or blemishes but the plus on this is that it doesn't break you out

Definitely not a good idea to use as cover-up. It is a gold shimmer, so it is great for cheek bones and eyelids, but it will only highlight red areas or acne. I would definitely not recommend this for areas you are trying to cover.

This powder is subtle and sheer, so I doubt it will cover blotches and I know it won't cover blemishes. It does, however, soften the appearance of whatever concealers you use.

Absolutely not. It barely covers the skin at all.

This will not cover anything!! It is very sheer, i have redness as well & it didn't help. What about bare minerals or Benefit erase paste?

I would not recommend this product as a highlighter. It's meant to be dusted lightly all over your face, and even then the golf-flecks are very unnoticeable; if you tried to use it as a highlighter, it's likely that it would appear chalky.

If you're looking for a powder highlighter, you could check out NARS blush in Albatross. It has more "glow" to it and can easily be used as a highlighter. Or if you're willing to try cream/liquid highlighters, NARS and Benefit make really good ones.

also try anastasia brow duality in the sheer gold and ivory pink http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P224610&categoryId=B70 i like to use it on my cheeks but it has alot more obvious gold sheen

you can use it as a highlighter but for more apparent gold pigment flecks you can use elf gotta glow studio blush or i used to use loreal hip loose pigment eyeshadow in restless. they are both nice yellow gold shades.

You can use this as a highlighter but I would do it in layers at 1st. Just to see how much you really need. I use a fluffy brush instead of the sponge it comes with.

High Beam by Benefit makes an excellent gold highlighter (liquid) easier application. For a flawless finish pat it on with a wet sponge!

This doesn't exactly achieve what I think you're talking about. I'd definitely try out the blush Albatross (which is a highlighter, btw.) by NARS.

Here's a link:
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml;jsessionid=WHZIEWA1JPWO2CV0KSGAQAQ?id=P2855&categoryId=B70

I use it every day, and I love it. It's one of my favorite products.

Yes- I do. I use it on my cheek and browbones and on the tops of my boobs. I use a brush, not the sponge it comes with. It's not as obvious as a lot of other highlighters but it really does work. I love that it's subtle and not pink like most other highlighters.

yes

It would be a very, very subtle highlighter.

It think the results of using this product will make you happy. It does enhance your overall look on your face . I feel that the gold is just the a hint of "Extra Beauty"! Very cute :) not heavy or loud .