Add some dimension to your face and blind the world with these highlighters but if highlighting your face is not part of your makeup routine, then you are living under a rock. If highlighting is already part of your routine, well, you know the saying, there is never too much highlight. Here are some of the top highlighters in the beauty industry that is worth experimenting with.
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Highlight and give your skin a dose of vitamins with the help of Marc Jacobs’s gel highlighter, that's infused with five elements of coconut and pro-vitamin B5. It's designed to help give you that youthful and hydrated glow, while its gel-cream texture instantly lightens up your skin complexion, giving off the healthy glow that everyone craves for.
If you are looking for an everyday liquid highlighter, then this is definitely worth a try. It has the perfect pinkish undertone that immediately brightens up your face, giving you a natural and glowy look. The highlighter has little hints of shimmer that is not too blinding, which is perfect for everyday use. It is also buildable, so it is ideal for both light and tan skin.
Finding the perfect highlighter for tan or dark skin is a real struggle. Some highlighters may be too light, and as a result, it makes your skin look ashy, too white and patchy. However, Fenty Beauty’s products caters to all skin tones, from the lightest to the darkest, and the Fenty Beauty’s Trophy Wife highlighter is perfect for dark skin tones; its beauty golden cream-powder highlighter gives you a noticeable glow like no other. Whether it’s for a day or a night out, this highlighter is perfect for both occasions.
Becca’s Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed highlighter in the Moonstone shade is made for fair- or pale-looking skin. It can be a huge struggle especially if your skin is as white as paper, as any shade darker will not complement the skin tone and look. Thankfully with this highlighter, you have one less thing to worry about.
Applying highlights to your oily skin can sometimes make your face look even more oily, hence why it’s crucial for your skin type to have the right product and the right formula. Benefit Cosmetic’s Dandelion Twinkle Powder highlighter is oil-free, so it will not give you that additional greasy look. Now you can shine with this delicate strobing powder that is very sheer and natural.
Add some sparkle to your makeup routine with this amazing highlighter palette by Tarte that contains four micro-shimmer powders that illuminate your skin tone by adding some shine to the high points of your face. It is also hydrating and smooth when applied to your skin, so you don’t have to worry about it creasing or getting into fine lines. It is also very long-lasting, so you can keep that glow all day and all night long.
Give this beautiful palette in the shade of ‘rosy gleam’ a try, if you’re looking for the best glowy looking skin on your cheeks. It’s best to use it on your cheekbones and cheeks but if you are looking for that overall yet gentle glow on a dull day. Highlight very lightly on the entire face, and you are all fresh and new again.
Whether you are on a tight budget or you are curious to try out other highlighter brands, you should give the Maybelline’s Face Studio Master Strobing Stick a try. Its price is pretty reasonable, and it does get the job done, making it suitable for all types of skin, including sensitive ones.
Want to get that ‘glow from within’ look? Hourglass’s Vanish Flash highlighting stick is all you need as this beautiful cream highlighter is light-weight, and it doesn’t mess up your (previous) make-up during application. Its long-wearing formula has the ability to adjust according to your body temperature, blending seamlessly on the skin. Plus, it's also housed in a sleek packaging to match your style.
Make your eyes pop! Everyone loves big and bright looking eyes and with this eye highlighter, you can do just that. This baby makes your eyes look more awake and of course, adds a pop of sparkle for extra oomph.
These limited edition babies, specially designed by the pop goddess and fashion icon, Rihanna, is definitely worth the hype. They are so pigmented that it can even be used as an eyeshadow. On another note, this product is suitable for everyday use if applied very subtly.
Looking for that beautiful glowing skin without throwing on sparkles and glitters? Here is the perfect highlighter for you with a palette of three different shades that can suit many occasions. It gives you this multi-dimensional glow and that beautiful, glowing, radiant skin that’s to die for without adding any sparkles to it.
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