The 7 Best Highlighters for Naturally Glowing Skin

Dewy, glowing skin is all the rage at the minute, especially when we haven’t seen the sun through the winter. There are so many different ways to wear highlighters and equally, many different formulas. If you’re unsure of what highlight is best for you, don’t worry, we have a wide variety to choose from in a range of different styles to achieve the perfect illuminating complexion.

ILLAMASQUA BEYOND POWDER, £34

Illuminate your complexion with the Illamasqua Beyond Powder. The silky powder glides effortlessly over skin, and can be used for an all-over illuminated finish or applied with more precision to one area.

A little @bybrookelle inspired festival makeup? —————————————Primer -Flv3 @makeupatelierparis Primer -Supermatte anti shine Concealer -No.2 concealer @makeupstudiouk Powder -No.2 translucent powder @makeupstudiouk Bronzer -Sunrise @makeupstudiouk Blush -Bizarre bronze @makeupstudiouk Highlight -OMG +EPIC @illamasqua Brows: Brow gel -brow fix @makeupstudiouk Brow pomade strike @illamasqua Eyes: Justify , wolf , obsidian , vitctim , anja , cascade @illamasqua Eye pencil debonair @illamasqua Furore @illamasqua SL04 , PP21 @makeupatelierparisofficial Lips: Marshmallow + blondie @limecrimemakeup Clove @occmakeup —————————————— ? #sugarpill #occcosmetics #wakeupandmakeup #cakefaceconfessions #funky #makeupstudio #lasplash #makeupaddict #makeupartistworldwide #makeupacademy #vegas_nay #beautyblogger #motd #spectrumcollections #litcosmetics #makeupforever #makeupforeverofficial #makeupprostore #highlighter #brows #khaki #brows #katvondbeauty #katvond #tattoo #tattoosleeve #limecrime #grunge #tattooartistmag #tattooedgirlsgetfit

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LAURA GELLER EASY ILLUMINATING STICK, £21

Featured in some of this month’s boxes, get glow on-the-go with Laura Geller’s Easy Illuminating Sticks – twist-up, creamy sticks of shimmering pigment which lend light to your cheekbones, brow and collarbones or anywhere you deem deserving.

@kendalljenner inspired ? new video on this bronze winged out smokey eye is up! check it out sisters & let me know what you think of the new setup ☺️ ____ #armani luminous silk foundation #tartecosmetics shape tape #anastasiabeverlyhills brow wiz & clear gel #morphebrushes 35O palette (code JAMES for 10% off) #benefitcosmetics high brow pencil #maybelline big shot mascara #laurageller gilded honey highlight #maccosmetics strip down liner #doseofcolors butterscotch lipstick

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CHARLOTTE TILBURY HOLLYWOOD FLAWLESS FILTER, £30

The ultimate high gloss, natural glow celebrity-skin-filter-in-a-bottle by Charlotte Tilbury! A new REVOLUTIONARY complexion booster for super starlit skin in seconds! Hollywood Flawless Filter has the versatility of a primer, the mega-watt glow of a highlighter, and the perfecting properties of your favourite digital filter. Featuring fabulous ingredients such as Glossy Oil that reflects and adds light to your face whilst moisturising, your skin is illuminated whilst lines and pores appear smoother.

The beautiful @salmahayek looking totally mesmerising on the red carpet @bafta last night. ✨⚡️?? ?❤️? She is wearing her #hotlips #SecretSalma Lipstick and my NEW! Hollywood Flawless Filter for a superstarlit glow… – – – #CharlotteTilbury #MakeupByCharlotteTilbury #Baftas2018

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MAC MINERALIZE SKINFINISH HIGHLIGHTER, £25

Achieve an expert highlight with the MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Highlighter; a velvety soft, slow-baked powder with a radiant, pearlised finish. Arriving in an array of iridescent hues, MAC has created a high-performance highlighter to complement and enhance all skin tones and tastes.

Sorry I haven’t been as active lately as I could be ? . . . Used: Brows: @anastasiabeverlyhills Brow Definer in ”Dark Brown” & Brow Powder in ”Ebony” & Clear Brow Gel Eyes: @nyxcosmetics @nyxcosmeticsnordics Ultimate Shadow palette in ”Brights” & @anastasiabeverlyhills Modern Renaissance palette & @eyeko Black Magic Liner Lashes: @lillylashes @lillyghalichi Miami Mascara: @clinique Chubby Lash Flattening mascara Highlight: @maccosmetics Mineralize Skin Finish in ”Soft and Gentle” & @ofracosmetics @nikkietutorials Glazed Donut Blush: @anastasiabeverlyhills Radiant Blush Kit Contour: @anastasiabeverlyhills Light Powder & Cream Contour Kit & @contourcosmetics Multi Use Face Contouring Set Foundation: @maccosmetics Studio Fix Fluid ”NC15” Concealer: @maccosmetics Pro Longwear Concealer in ”NC20” Powder: @maccosmetics Prep + Prime transparent setting powder Lips: @anastasiabeverlyhills Liquid Lipstick in ”Crush” . . . . . #flawlesssdolls #makeupdolls #makeupjunkie #fiercesociety #maccosmetics #makeupslaves #mac #lashes #falselashes #nibsuss #mua #makeup #anastasia #liquidlipstick #softandgentle #malemuas #anastasiabrows #eyeko #dipbrow #makeuptutorial #lillylashes #lillyghalichi #wakeupandmakeup #nyxcosmetics #motd #makeuptutorialsx0x #eyeko #ofracosmetics

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HUDA BEAUTY 3D HIGHLIGHT PALETTE, £40

The ultimate Insta-Glow is now in everyone’s grasp. This palette is packed with 2 different textures: a pearlescent creamy formula enriched with Karite Butter to create a flawless lit-from-within canvas for layering powders. With its effortless blendability and layering power, you can build and sculpt your highlight to a desired level of luminosity from subtle natural radiance to an all over goddess like glow.

Is it possible to be in love with eye shadows?! Obsessed with the new @morphebrushes x @jaclynhill palette ?? Brows- @anastasiabeverlyhills pomade in medium brown & clear brow gel Lashes- @shophudabeauty Noelle Shadows- @morphebrushes x @jaclynhill (butter, pooter, mocha, jada & pool party) Mascara- @benefitcosmeticsuk they're real Primer- @toofaced Hangover mixed with @iconic.london original illuminator Base- @nyxcosmetics total control drop Concealer- @tartecosmetics shape tape Powder- @purminerals 4-1 pressed mineral powder Highlight- @hudabeauty @shophudabeauty pink sands Blush- @beccacosmetics x @chrissyteigen palette Bronzer- @urbandecaycosmetics beached bronze Lips- @colourpopcosmetics x @iluvsarahii 951 lip liner & likely matte lip Setting spray- @urbandecaycosmetics all nighter Hair by @hairrehablondon @loxoflovehair @laurenpopey Inspo- @hollyboon__ Jacket- @prettylittlething ? #makeup #tartecosmetics #brows #abh #anastasiabeverlyhills #abhcosmetics #tarteskin #rethinknatural #toofaced #kyliecosmetics #colourpop #urbandecay #iluvsarahii #colourpopxiluvsarahii #iconiclondon #nikkitutorials #motd #colourpopme #morphebrushes #nyxcosmetics #beccaxchrissy #beccacosmetics #hudabeauty #shophudabeauty #nyxcosmetics_uk #benefitcosmetics #benefit #jaclynhill #morphexjaclynhill #pltstyle

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FENTY BEAUTY KILLAWATT HIGHLIGHTER, £26

Weightless, long-wear cream-powder hybrid highlighters that range from subtle day glow to insanely supercharged. Rihanna says, “You can use this on any part of your face; your eyes, your cheeks, your nose bridge, your collarbone. I like to use it on my body as well because it’s such a high shine. You look at it and think, ‘Is it going to deliver? Is it going to deliver?’ Then – BAM! – it delivers!”

? F E N T Y ?‍‍ Decided to bathe in Trophy wife ?‍‍ MAKEUP DETAILS:‍ #fentybeauty Killawatt in Trophy Wife on my eyes, face, and body‍ #nyxcosmetics Perfect Filter shadow palette in Golden Hour‍ @fentybeauty Gloss bomb in fenty glow‍ @benefitcosmetics precisley my brow pencil in shade 3 .‍ @fentybeauty Match stick in Amber‍ @hourglasscosmetics stick foundation‍ ‍ #fentyface

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NIP+FAB MAKE UP LIQUID GOLD HIGHLIGHTER 15ML, £9.07

Highlight your best features with NIP+FAB Make Up Liquid Gold Highlighter, an ultra-concentrated liquid highlighter with illuminating, pearlescent glow. The highlight drops have a silky smooth texture that applies effortlessly to skin, adding radiance to high points of the face, such as cheekbones and brow bones. Perfect applied directly to skin, or blended with foundation, primer or moisturiser to create an all-over glow. Skin looks healthy and illuminated with a soft and hydrated feel.

Glow girlll ? _______________________________ PRODUCTS USED: BROWS: @anastasiabeverlyhills dipbrow “ebony” #anastasiabeverlyhills FACE: @hourglasscosmetics vanish stick foundation “beige” #hourglass @illamasqua “silhouette” gel sculpt #illamasqua @elfcosmetics contour palette “deep” #elfcosmetics @nipandfab highlighter drops “rose gold” #nipandfab @anastasiabeverlyhills glow kit “sun dipped” #anastasiabeverlyhills EYES: @nyxcosmetics_uk vivid brights liner “sapphire” #nyxcosmetics_uk @eldorafalseeyelashes “m108” Lashes #eldoralashes LIPS: @nyxcosmetics_uk “cocoa” lip pencil #nyxcosmetics @limecrimemakeup “cindy” liquid lipstick and “over the rainbow” diamond crusher #limecrime _______________________________ #anastasiabrows #anastasiabeverlyhillscosmetics #anastasiaglowkit #nyxcosmetics #nyxlovers #limecrimemakeup #hourglasscosmetics #hourglassvanishfoundation #discoverunder10k #wakeupandmakeup #hudabeauty #illamasquagirls #illamafia #nyxprofessionalmakeup_es #bblogger #bbloggersuk #makeupartistsworldwide

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Lydia Woodward

The Queen Of Curls

I am always searching for future trends - beauty, fashion, hair, you name it! I’ve tried every foundation under the sun and love trying up-and-coming makeup brands to compare them with the big names. Variety is the spice of life and my makeup bag is definitely wide-ranging.