Summer makeup is all about the perfect shimmer! In this post I’m sharing my 5 favorite highlighters for glowing skin. From deep golds to light pastels, there is a highlighter for all skin types in this post! Highlighter is one of my favorite makeup types to apply and experiment with. Just brush a layer across the top of your cheek bones, your nose, your cupid’s bow and chin – then you’re set!
This posts covers these specific products, collections, brands and palettes:
- Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter (shop here)
- Lancome Dual Finish Highlighter* (shop here)
- Josie Maran Argan Moonstone Drops Makeup Priming and Highlighting Oil* (shop here)
- Avon True Color* (shop here)
- Urban Decay Sin Afterglow Highlighter Palette* (shop here)
*received complimentary
Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter in Moonstone
This has been my daily highlighter for a few years now! If you are starting out with makeup, this is the PERFECT option for you. It gives a beautiful warm white finish. Becca makes the best highlighters.
Lancome Dual Finish Highlighter 05 Sparkling Peche
I have been really impressed with Lancome products overall. I adore this pretty ‘peach’ color on my skin. I don’t always use pink-tinted highlighters, but this one is so fun for a girly look!
Josie Maran Argan Moonstone Drops Makeup Priming and Highlighting Oil:
This has become one of my favorites! The formula is so cool It’s in a dropper and you need a teeny tiny bit as a little goes a long way. Since it’s a liquid you just need to dab a little on your finger and spread it out where desired. I love how versatile this product is, and how this highlighter looks AMAZING with any makeup look!
Avon True Color Illuminating Stick in Rose Gold
This formula is pretty thick, so I use this product with full-coverage makeup only. It gives an amazing shade of pink and looks oh so glam!
Avon True Color Moonlit Highlighting Powder in Topaz
I wish I was tan enough to rock this on a daily basis, but I wanted to include this one because the gold shade is so lush and deep. This would look amazing on tan to dark skin tones. It’s the Midas touch!
Urban Decay Sin Afterglow Highlighter Palette in PSA
Absolutely love this palette! With 3 shades of blush and 3 shades of highlighter you will definitely get your money’s worth. This is a darker pink color that would look amazing on tan to dark skin!
Urban Decay Sin Afterglow Highlighter Palette in Spotlight
This light pink color is perfect for fair skin, or a day of lightweight makeup. Sometimes highlighter is the only thing I put on when I go out. There’s something so ethereal about shimmering highlighter. I can’t get over how cute this one is!
Urban Decay Sin Afterglow Highlighter Palette in Sin
A new favorite of mine, this shade layers on so well and looks incredible on the nose and cupid’s bow. This highlighter is wonderful for highlighting the face and its different features.
Ryan
May 30, 2018Some great gift ideas. My wife is looking for some ideas now, as she feels the recent baby sucked the tan out of her haha.
Tayor
May 30, 2018I love that lancome highlighter too!! It’s so pretty and so pigmented!!
Thomas Falkenstedt
May 30, 2018You maybe won’t believe me, as I’m a guy, but I do wear a lot of makeup, especially for photo shoots, but even on days I feel gloomy and look tired. Enter: highlighters. Not having much knowledge of these before, I really found your post helpful and will get back to it when shopping for something suitable for my skin. Thanks for the tips!
Thomas xx
Amanda
May 30, 2018Great highlighters! Makes such a huge difference!
Laura
May 30, 2018Your skin looks amazing!! I love using highlighter with just a little bit of shimmer.
xo, Laura
Vicky
May 30, 2018I think highlighters are an important part of someone’s make up bag. I have only just started wearing one and it does make a difference.
1stopmom
May 30, 2018My daughter has been looking for some highlighters to try. I will have to show her this post. I don’t wear it so I haven’t been able to really give her any suggestions. The Avon one may just work for her.
Amandalyn
May 30, 2018These highlighters will be so fun to try this summer! Thanks for sharing
Christie Brown
May 31, 2018I LOVE me a good highlighter! BECCA makes one of my favourite formulas for a blinding glow. Your swatch of the Josie Maran highlighter looks beautiful – I’d definitely like to give that one a try next. x
Kileen
May 31, 2018Ooh these look so beautiful! I want to try that Becca highlighter!
Kileen
cute & little
Kimberly Smith
May 31, 2018So helpful to see swatches of these side by side – love the Josie Maran drops!
Fortune Dushey
May 31, 2018I have the Becca highlighter and love. The Josie Maran oil sounds amazing! Never heard of a liquid highlighter. So curious to try. Thank you for the recommendations!
Fortune Dushey
May 31, 2018I have the Becca highlighter and love! The Josie Maran one sounds amazing! Never heard of a liquid highlighter…so curious to try! Thanks!
Lauryn Hock
May 31, 2018Okay, whoa! I love that swatch of highlighters on your arm! So cool to see them up against each other like that!
Nataly
May 31, 2018I love a good highlight! Becca makes some of my favorites!
Christina Beauchamp
May 31, 2018I always love becca shimmering perfector and lancome dual finish highlighter.
Renee || Getting Fit Fab
May 31, 2018I have that Lancome highlighter in a more pink color (can’t remember the name)! That UD palette has really pretty colors too! I love using highlighters for the inner corner for my eyes too!
Stephanie
May 31, 2018I’m beyond obsessed with highlighters. I have very strong cheekbones, so contouring and highlighting is my JAM. I’ve gotta check out more of these to get my shimmer on!
Deborah
May 31, 2018These are all great picks! My personal favorite is :the Milk Makeup highlighter
tayloraube
June 1, 2018I love Milk makeup and I bet their highlighter is SO GOOD!
Natasha
May 31, 2018I’ve totally fallen in love with highlighters…my look just isn’t complete without using one these days. Any you’ve got a pretty awesome palette to choose from. So perf!
Ada
May 31, 2018So many pretty highlighters here! I’ll have to check some of these out.
Taylor Mobley
June 1, 2018MY absolutely favorite highlighter is The Balm Mary Lou Manizer. It is SO beautiful and blinding.
Sharon Wu
June 1, 2018i loooove the becca highlighter too but i use “champagne pop” haha i think it’s amaaaazing for darker skin tones and doesn’t look overly white. everyone keeps asking me what highlighter i use and that one is just the best! glad you like moonstone!
Ana Ojha
June 1, 2018What a comprehensive guide for some amazing highlighters available in the market. I also liked your review. I’d love to try Lancome Dual finish highlighter as peach color blends with my skin perfectly!
Jessica
June 1, 2018I love a good highlighter, can’t wait to try some of these!
Blair villanueva
June 2, 2018Wow, i think i need new sets of highlighter.
Thanks for sharing us these new options.
theeyetraveler
June 2, 2018I love becca, it’s my togo shimmer <3 and you have convinced me to try out the other 4 shimmers !
Nailil
June 4, 2018Thanks for sharing these. I have been looking for a good highlighter to add to my make up routine.
Xx, Nailil
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KatWalkSF
June 4, 2018I live for a good highlighter! Sometimes too much!
Megan Elliott
June 5, 2018These are gorgeous picks! I LOVE a good highlighter.
Alexis
June 5, 2018The UD palette looks so pretty! I need a new highlight palette and I’m definitely eyeballing this one!
Deddeh Howard
June 7, 2018Your skin is amazing!! I use Becca and I love it too. So beautiful on all skin types.
Natalie Redman
June 11, 2018Ooo what gorgeous picks!