These Strobing Highlighters Will Give You a Next-Level Glow
February 18, 2021
If you’re looking for more than a subtle shimmer, the strobing technique should be on your radar. With the right product, you can create an extreme glow and give your cheekbones definition — all without contouring. Not sure what highlighter to pick up? We’ve got you covered. Here, we’re sharing our favorite formulas, from powder to liquid, ahead.
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YSL Beauty Touche Éclat Strobing Light
This highlighting wand provides easy application and super precise coverage. Just click the black button at the base until liquid hits the applicator brush, then strobe your cheekbones, the bridge of the nose and brow bones. It goes on silky and smooth, but make sure you don’t get too click-happy and overdo it.
This highlighting wand provides easy application and super precise coverage. Just click the black button at the base until liquid hits the applicator brush, then strobe your cheekbones, the bridge of the nose and brow bones. It goes on silky and smooth, but make sure you don’t get too click-happy and overdo it.
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NYX Professional Makeup California Beamin’ Glow Booster
If you’re looking for a liquid highlighter, this is an affordable and majorly glow-giving option. It’s lightweight, sheer and super easy to blend with a brush or your finger. Try this formula for a soft, subtle look that catches the light in all the right places. You can mix it in with your foundation for an all-over glow or focus it on the high points of your face for a more targeted shimmer.
If you’re looking for a liquid highlighter, this is an affordable and majorly glow-giving option. It’s lightweight, sheer and super easy to blend with a brush or your finger. Try this formula for a soft, subtle look that catches the light in all the right places. You can mix it in with your foundation for an all-over glow or focus it on the high points of your face for a more targeted shimmer.
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Live Tinted Hueglow
This highlighter will have you staring at your glowing reflection every chance you get. It has a micro-shimmer formula that gives a major glazed donut vibe when applied. While we love it on our face, it’s also great for adding some shine to your body.
This highlighter will have you staring at your glowing reflection every chance you get. It has a micro-shimmer formula that gives a major glazed donut vibe when applied. While we love it on our face, it’s also great for adding some shine to your body.
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Maybelline New York Master Strobing Stick
This one has strobing right in the name, so you know you can’t go wrong here. This is a creamy highlighter that dries matte so there’s no hint of shine — only glow. It blends easily with no harsh lines, and the best part? It’s suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
This one has strobing right in the name, so you know you can’t go wrong here. This is a creamy highlighter that dries matte so there’s no hint of shine — only glow. It blends easily with no harsh lines, and the best part? It’s suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
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L’Oréal Paris True Match Lumi Glow Amour Glow Boosting Drops
The liquid formula is available in two different shades — Golden and Daybreak — that work well for most skin undertones. Even better, it’s on our list of top drugstore picks, so you know you’re getting the best bang for your buck.
The liquid formula is available in two different shades — Golden and Daybreak — that work well for most skin undertones. Even better, it’s on our list of top drugstore picks, so you know you’re getting the best bang for your buck.
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Urban Decay Moondust Face and Body Glitter
For an illuminator with a sparkly, chrome finish, check out this full-body glitter from Urban Decay. Even though it has a liquid formula, the product dries down pretty quickly to provide intense shine.
For an illuminator with a sparkly, chrome finish, check out this full-body glitter from Urban Decay. Even though it has a liquid formula, the product dries down pretty quickly to provide intense shine.
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