We’re nearing that time of year when our self-made highlighter (erm, sweat) is getting ready to sneak its way out of our unintentional beauty routine. As the PSLs start moving in, so will the chilly breezes, meaning our delightfully balmy mugs are about to turn into the dry, dull variety, begging for a little post-summer glow.
Luckily for us, acquiring luminous skin is possible year round, thanks to the cosmetic gods for blessing us with crazy-effective highlighting products.
From easy-to-use pens made for precise application, to pressed compacts perfect for all-over coverage, there’s an array of formulas, textures and applicators to target any type of glow you’re looking for.
Flip through the slideshow for the lowdown on highlighters to keep that effortless summer glow going all year long.
When your skin’s in need of a healthy pick-me-up, opt for an all-over glow. NARS’s Illuminator comes in a light-reflecting formula that glides on effortlessly to refresh and enhance the skin with a shimmering incandescence. Wear it on its own or mixed with your favourite foundation.
Minimize the appearance of dark shadows, fine lines and imperfections with a highlighter pen, like Dior’s Skinflash Radiance Booster version. A single click and stroke of the brush in strategic areas (think under the eyes, corners of the nose and cupid’s bow) provides lightweight, radiant coverage, helping you achieve a flawless-looking complexion.
Give your skin a subtle, gleaming edge everyday, with a radiant-inducing primer like Laura Mercier’s version, ideal for applying before foundation. It comes in a lightweight, creamy formula with a pearl tint that creates a soft-focus effect to minimize the appearance of imperfections. Plus, it’s packed with Vitamins A, C and E which act antioxidants to protect the skin from damaging effects in the environment.
Lend a coral-pink, glistening touch to lips and cheeks with a highlighter in a creamy formula and stick applicator, like Benefit Cosmetics’ Fine One One. Just glide this three-shade stick on skin for instant shape, lift and a natural-looking pop of colour.
Define your contours while illuminating your skin by lightly dusting a highlighting powder over your foundation. Our pick? Cle de Peau’s Luminizing Face Enhancer, which features light-diffusing technology. It’s a rose-scented powder compact that boasts a silky texture, and provides skin with a quick and healthy dose of radiance.
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