What are the best highlighters or illuminators?

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The Balm - Mary-Lou Manizer

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Soft, silky and blends beautifully

It has a beautifully soft and silky texture which gives it the ability to be blended and sheared out really well, if that's the kind of coverage you are after. See More

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Very intense highlight

This highlighter is very intense so you only need to use a little bit and apply lightly which means that it will last a very long time. Apply sparingly and use caution if you are generally quite heavy handed See More

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Dual purpose as eyeshadow

Because of it's golden honey tones and blendable texture, this highlighter doubles as an eyeshadow really well. Perfect if you're trying to cut down your makeup bag for travelling See More

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Universally flattering shade

Mary-lou manizer is a soft honey-toned highlighter that is flattering on all skin tones See More

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Soap & Glory - Glow All Out

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Can act as subtle blush for very fair skin

Due to it's soft warm pink tones, this can be used as a subtle glossy blush on pale or very fair skin tones See More

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Brightening effect

Due to the highly saturated colour, the pink tones gives a brightening effect to dull or sallow skin See More

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Gives a natural glossy skin look

This product is very finely milled and has a silica base giving it a lightweight silky texture which leaves the skin with a glossy looking finish See More

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BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector™ Pressed

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Sheen finish highlight, not glittery

This highlighter gives a glow with a sheen finish rather than a glittery or sparkly finish See More

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Breaks easily within compact

Many customers have noted the highlighter cracking and breaking within the compact without much transportation (eg living in vanity at home and not in a handbag all day) See More

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Creamy powder texture

This product has a beautiful creamy texture despite its pressed powder design. The powder is formulated with liquid binders to give it a softer creamier consistency which makes blending so easy See More

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Available in 6 different colours

Different colours available to choose from depending on the type of highlight you are after (subtle glow vs highly illuminated) and your skin tone. Colours are Pearl (soft luminescent white), Moonstone (pale gold), Opal (golden opal pearl), Rose Gold (soft gold infused with rose tones), Topaz (golden bronze pearl) and Champagne Pop (soft white gold with pinky peach undertones). See More

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What are the best highlighters or illuminators?

3 Options Considered

The Balm - Mary-Lou Manizer

Soft, silky and blends beautifully

Very intense highlight

Dual purpose as eyeshadow

Universally flattering shade

Soap & Glory - Glow All Out

Can act as subtle blush for very fair skin

Brightening effect

Gives a natural glossy skin look

BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector™ Pressed

Sheen finish highlight, not glittery

Breaks easily within compact

Creamy powder texture

Available in 6 different colours

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