Our 4 Favorite Drugstore Highlighters to Enhance Glowing Skin

Few things excite us the way a dewy, lit-from-within complexion does. And we know we’re not alone in that sentiment. Highlighting—strobing, illuminating, glowing, whatever you call it—trends have not so discreetly taken the beauty world by storm…for obvious reasons. Dull, pale skin can instantly transform into a glimmering masterpiece with nothing more than an effortless sweep. If your skin is already glowing, a highlighter will only up the ante a bit—and really, when is that ever a bad thing? Best of all, you can master this radiant look on a dime. Below, we’re sharing our favorite drugstore highlighters—from liquids to powders to creams—to help you shine bright without breaking the bank! Four words: Bring on the shimmer.

L’Oreal Paris True Match Lumi Liquid Glow Illuminator 

This luminous liquid is available in three shades—Golden, Rose, and Ice—to appeal to every skin tone. Dab a pea-sized amount onto key features—hello cheekbones!—or mix a few drops into your foundation for a standout, gorgeous glow.  

L’Oreal Paris True Match Lumi Liquid Glow Illuminator, $12.99 

NYX Professional Makeup Strobe of Genius Illuminating Palette

We love a good contour as much as the next gal, but strobing is the name of the game with this must-have illuminating palette. It features seven velvety-smooth shades—think: warm beiges and nudes—that can help enhance your features from all the right angles. 

NYX Professional Makeup Strobe of Genius Illuminating Palette, $19

Maybelline FaceStudio Master Strobing Stick Illuminating Highlighter 

A little goes a long way with this creamy highlighting stick formula boasting micro-fine pearls. It’s easy to use and glides on smoothly for an even, subtle strobing effect. Plus, its compact size makes highlighting on-the-go that much easier to achieve.

Maybelline FaceStudio Master Strobing Stick Illuminating Highlighter, $9.99 

NYX Professional Makeup Born to Glow Liquid Illuminator

You’d be hard pressed to find someone who wasn’t head-over-heels for this lightweight highlighter. Use it as a foundation base, or over your cheekbones, décolleté, and cupid’s bow for an instant, natural-looking glow you won’t ever want to be without.

NYX Professional Makeup Born to Glow Liquid Illuminator, $7.50