Need to elevate a tired complexion or look like you’re just back from a long vacation? In the mood to make a dramatic entrance? Highlighters can do all of that
Everybody wants to look like they’re lit from within—healthy, happy, radiant skin is perhaps the number one beauty goal. It’s no wonder that “how do I get glowing skin?” is the question I’m asked most often. A skincare routine can help a great deal, but when you’re looking for instant gratification, there’s nothing better than a highlighter. Considering that you need a different kind of highlighter for what you have on the cards—a creamy glimmering formula for everyday wear or a super-sparkly sheen you can see from space—it never hurts to have options. Here are some of our favourite ones.Tower 28 Superdew Highlight Balm
₹ 1,700
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You don’t want a daytime disco—we get it. This chamomile-infused colourless balm has no hint of shimmer or glitter, it just feels like a tub of elevated vaseline (sans any extra grease). But when you apply it, it brings light and life to the areas that need it most, like your cheekbones and Cupid's bow.
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asa Luminising Powder
₹ 2,600
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This has a silky and lightweight formula that truly melts into the skin, leaving you with a dewy finish you might not expect from a powder. You can thank all the skincare ingredients that it consists of—shea butter is rich in Vitamins A and E, while apricot kernel along with jojoba and avocado oils are easily absorbed onto the skin, preventing inflammation and dryness.
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Chanel Multi-Use Baume Essentiel Glow Stick
₹ 3,450
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If you have dry or crepey skin, a liquid or a powder highlighter will usually settle right into those creases. This balm doesn’t—it has intense slip and a smooth, creamy texture that sinks straight in, so you get a radiant glow wherever you apply. For best results, warm the stick or a little bit of the product between your fingers and then simply tap tap tap where you want the light to reflect off of.
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Charlotte Tilbury Glowgasm Beauty Light Wand
₹ 3,650
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Sometimes you don’t want all-out holographic glitter—a soft-focus, skin-finish look works great for when you’re going to lunch or attending a work event. This one does just that—pearls boost brightness, and the oleogel base gives a high gloss, bright, highlighted effect with no visible glitters, so it looks as good in daylight as it does on camera at night.
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MAC Strobe Cream
₹ 3,400
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Any model or make-up artist will know that this strobe cream is the number one product for making your skin look awake and alive. The ultra-creamy pearl-toned product has green tea and vitamins to nourish the skin, but also leaves behind an otherworldly all-over glow. You can use it as primer or mixed with your foundation for an all-over shine, or apply it to the high points of your face for a targeted gleam.
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Saie Dew Balm
₹ 1,850
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Just squeeze a bit of the cream-gel and warm a little tab between your fingers or on the back of your hand, and then tap onto your cheekbones, Cupid’s bow, brow bone and eyelids. You can mix a little into your foundation if you want an overall glow too.
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Shiseido Aura Dew
₹ 3,000
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This super weightless highlighter suspends coloured Japanese pearls in a cushiony transparent base (made of silicone polymers that help sparkle stay put) so it melts seamlessly into the skin. It won’t cake up either—it just settles into the skin rather than creating heavy layers.
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Tower 28 Superdew Highlight Balm
₹ 1,700
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You don’t want a daytime disco—we get it. This chamomile-infused colourless balm has no hint of shimmer or glitter, it just feels like a tub of elevated vaseline (sans any extra grease). But when you apply it, it brings light and life to the areas that need it most, like your cheekbones and Cupid's bow.
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Wet n Wild MegaGlo Highlighting Powder
₹ 699
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This product is for when you want to go all out. Infused with ultra-reflective micro-fine pearl pigments, the super-pigmented baked formula ensures that you get dramatic results in one swipe. It is infused with nylon, giving it a silky-smooth texture, allowing for super seamless blending. No harsh lines here.
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