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The best face highlighters and luminizers you can buy
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Best overall SmashboxBecca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter
Iconic finely-milled powder highlighter with a luminous, natural-looking glow that suits all skin tones.
- Smooth, blendable texture
- Buildable intensity
- Versatile shade range
- May emphasize texture on very dry skin
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Best for natural look LAURA GELLER NEW YORKLaura Mercier Matte Radiance Baked Powder Highlight
A soft-focus baked powder that delivers a subtle, lit-from-within glow without glitter or shimmer.
- Subtle, skin-like finish
- Melted into skin look
- Long-wearing
- Limited shade options
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Best for intense glow FENTY BEAUTYFenty Beauty Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter
Ultra-pigmented, buttery powder highlighter that delivers a blinding, wet-looking shine in a wide shade range.
- High impact pigment
- Smooth, non-chunky texture
- Great for all skin tones
- Can look too intense for daily wear
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Best palette Anastasia Beverly HillsAnastasia Beverly Hills Sugar Glow Kit
Four-pan highlighter palette with a mix of champagne, gold, and pink tones for versatile looks.
- Multiple shades in one palette
- Buttery, blendable formula
- Lasting wear
- Some shades have fallout
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Best budget pick ColourPopColourPop Super Shock Highlighter
Unique cream-to-powder formula with a bouncy texture that provides a stunning, dewy glow at an affordable price.
- Affordable
- Easy to apply with fingers
- Long-lasting dewy finish
- Can dry out over time
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Best cream highlighter RMS BeautyRMS Beauty Living Luminizer
Cult-favorite cream highlighter with a dewy, skin-like sheen that works well on dry or mature skin.
- Hydrating formula
- Natural, glowy finish
- Cruelty-free & organic
- Needs reapplication in humid weather
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Best stick formula Ciate LondonCiate London Dewy Stix Highlighting Balm
Convenient stick highlighter that glides on smoothly for a buildable, dewy finish on the go.
- Easy, mess-free application
- Portable
- Buildable coverage
- Can feel greasy on oily skin
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Best for sparkle Too FacedToo Faced Diamond Light Highlighter
A finely-milled, diamond-infused powder that delivers a multi-dimensional, reflective sparkle without chunky glitter.
- Stunning prismatic effect
- Smooth, non-chalky texture
- Great for event looks
- Too sparkly for everyday