Though everyone is all about highlighting now, it’s actually all about precision. Swipe too much on your cheekbones to have an extra blingy streak of glitter or put too little and look like you even tried. WE have been there, a lot. And no, we do not recommend ditching your illuminator because it’s the holiday season. Since it’s party season we all could use magic, glitter and pixie dust in our lives. So, what do we do?
First of all, know that the best illuminators are the ones that blend well and are buildable depending on the glow you’re going for. A good highlighter leaves your skin looking naturally dewy, glowy and luminescent instead of shimmery or glittery. If you don’t already have that, you can pick your favourite from these six highlighters which will give you that super-soft highlight, no tricks needed.
1. NYX Professional Makeup Duo Chromatic Illuminating Powder – Twilight Tin
It has a silky blendable texture which delivers a luminous finish that looks different from every angle and adds a natural glow to your face. Just brush it along the highest points of your face such as the cheekbones, Cupid’s bow and bridge of the nose, for a fresh look.
Price: ₹ 950. Buy it here.
2. Coloressence Shimmer Highlighter – Silver SS-1
It’s made of fine micronized pigments that helps accentuate your glow. This shimmer highlighter comes with a smooth and soft texture that makes application easy and adds glitter to your face. Get ready to be impressed by its silky feel!
Price: ₹ 425. Buy it here.
3. Makeup Revolution Rainbow Highlighter
Now that’s a fun palette! The Rainbow highlighter is basically for your unicorn dreams and majestic party looks. It’s a 5 pastel shade palette and it’s absolutely fine if you use them individually or create a mix of all colours to get an iridescent glow.
Price: ₹ 850. Buy it here.
4. Absolute New York Liquid Illuminator
The Absolute New York Illuminator gives you instant sun-kissed warmth. It boasts multidimensional shimmer due to its lightweight formula that glides across skin. It’s easy-to-apply, gives a natural radiance and lit-from-within finish.
Price: ₹ 750. Buy it here.
5. Bharat & Dorris Cheek Highlighter – No.4
Bharat & Dorris Cheek Highlighter is known for its Ultra-satin texture and smooth finish. It’s perfectly pigmented, the colour and glow never looks flat and is great for contouring face shapes. You can layer up for stronger colour, or tone it down.
Price: ₹ 750. Buy it here.
6. Makeup Revolution I Heart Makeup Unicorns Heart
First of all, it’s not just a highlighter you can use but also a beauty product you can gift to your lovely friend. It blends easily and is buildable as required. It has 5 shades and it gets you the perfect colourful iridescent rainbow glow!
Price: ₹ 1,050. Buy it here.