5 Types of Highlighters for Your Glowiest Skin Yet
November 12, 2020Cream Highlighter
Not too wet and not too dry, this type of highlighter mimics the skin's texture and gives you a natural glow. Creams can be applied using clean fingers, a beauty sponge or a brush.
Try: L’Oréal Paris Lumi Glotion
Liquid Highlighter
With the consistency of a serum, this type of radiance-booster gives skin a dewy, luminous look. These can be mixed in with your moisturizer or foundation for an all-over glow, or applied with clean fingers, a makeup sponge or a brush on the high points of the face.
Try: Urban Decay Moondust Face & Body Glitter
Stick Highlighter
These highlighters are a solid but melt into the skin like a cream. They're super convenient and don't require application tools. Swipe one right onto the high points of the face, then tap with your fingertips to blend in the formula.
Try: Maybelline New York Makeup Face Studio Master Strobing Stick
Powder Highlighter
Typically pressed, powder highlighters are similar to powder blushes and are typically flecked with pearlescent pigments. Use a fan brush (we love the IT Cosmetics Heavenly Luxe Mega Fan Brush #9) to dust the highlighter over the high points of the face and body.
Try: NYX Professional Makeup California Beamin' Glow Booster
Gel Highlighter
With jelly or gel-like highlighters, a little goes a long way because these formulas tend to be ultra-pigmented. We like to use our fingertips to tap on the highlighter.
Try: Danessa Myricks Dew Wet Balm
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