No makeup look is complete without a highlighter, in my opinion. Adding glow to the cheekbones, down the bridge of the nose, and under the brows helps your skin catch the light and makes you seem more youthful and awake. It's like a shot of espresso for the face.
These days, there's no need to overspend on highlighters. Drugstore brands carry some amazing highlighters that rival the priciest picks found at Sephora, Ulta, or department store counters.
When choosing a formula, whether high-end or drugstore, you'll want to take your skin tone, skin type, and personal preferences into account.
Fair complexions usually benefit from lighter pink and champagne shades, while darker skin tones can go for deeper golds, although undertones also come into play when deciding which shade will suit you the best. Also, think about whether you prefer a more natural, subtle highlight or an intense strobe. Some highlighters are buildable and can go from zero to 100 in a few swipes, while others are more or less intensely pigmented.
Methodology and criteria used for this list:For each highlighter tested, I considered blendability (whether it was easy to apply and blend into the skin), finish, shade range, and packaging. I looked for products that would suit a variety of skin tones, were not overly glittery, and didn't emphasize skin texture or cause adverse reactions like breakouts or redness.
I wore each product at least three times to ensure the performance was consistent, pairing it only with complexion products and skincare I had used before.
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