6 Cream Highlighters for Seriously Glowy Skin

March 15, 2022

By: Marisa Petrarca | Makeup.com by L'Oréal

The Best Cream Highlighters for Your Glowiest, Dewiest Skin

Cream highlighters are our go-to for achieving that glowy, dewy makeup look that says, “I’m not wearing any makeup, I’m just naturally this radiant and gorgeous.” We love them for their blendability, easy application and the way they make our skin look lit from within. Whether you’re looking for a drugstore highlighter or want to treat yourself to radiance-boosting makeup that’s a little more luxe, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite cream highlighters for every skin tone, ahead.

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Valentino V-Lighter Face Base Primer and Highlighter

For an ultra luxurious glow, opt for this primer-highlighter combo. It comes in two striking shades: an iridescent purple-pink and a rose gold. Apply it under your makeup for a full-face of glow or stick to the high points of your face to catch the light.

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Maybelline New York Facestudio Master Strobing Stick

This drugstore stick is small enough to carry in your bag for touch-ups throughout the day and makes for a super easy and mess-free application. Simply apply it anywhere you want to illuminate, blend it out with your fingers and go.

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L'Oréal Paris True Match Lumi Glotion

Looking for a cream highlight that gives a subtle glow that radiates on bare skin or can be mixed into your foundation for a lit-from-within effect? We love this liquid luminizer, which comes in four flattering shades for fair, medium and deep skin tones.

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Glossier Haloscope Highlighter

With vitamin-rich moisturizing properties in the center, Haloscope is a cream highlighter in a stick that gives skin a dewy, Instagram-worthy glow. It comes in three shades: Quartz (a pearlescent glow), Topaz (a golden shimmer) and Moonstone (an opalescent glaze).

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Uoma Beauty Double Take Contour Stick

Sculpt and highlight your face with the Uoma Beauty Double Take Contour Stick. Whether you prefer a subtle luminosity or a radiant, shimmery finish, this dual-ended stick is blendable, buildable and easy to use. The illuminating cream highlighter formula is made with lychee extract, which is known for its hydrating properties, to really amp up your glow.

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Danessa Myricks Dew Wet Balm

Use this cream highlighter balm to soften the look of dry skin or cakey makeup. It’s infused with jojoba oil and other hydrating ingredients to instantly illuminate your complexion, offering a glass skin finish. It’s available in five shades, ranging from translucent to a rich bronze.

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