Body Highlighters help create a luminous finish on shoulders, collarbones, arms, and legs. Explore a selection of illuminating body makeup and glow-enhancing formulas to find your preferred level of radiance, from subtle sheen to more noticeable shimmer.

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Glow Time Highlighter Stick main image.
Jane Iredale
Glow Time Highlighter Stick
$44
Glow Skin Highlighter Stick main image.
Goop Beauty
Glow Skin Highlighter Stick
$38
Reflect Highlighter Stick main image.
Victoria Beckham Beauty
Reflect Highlighter Stick
$47
Pretty Shiny Cream Highlighter main image.
Unreal Liquid Highlighter main image.
Skin Fetish Highlighter and Balm Duo main image.
Supermodel Body Highlighter main image.
Charlotte Tilbury
Supermodel Body Highlighter
$65
Sensual Skin Highlighter main image.
Kevyn Aucoin
Sensual Skin Highlighter
$39
Skin Fetish: Divine Glow Highlighter main image.
Stylo Lumiere Highlighter Pen main image.
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Sisley Paris
L'Orchidée Highlighter
$130
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Body Highlighters bring a refined touch of radiance to the shoulders, collarbones, arms and legs, enhancing the way light moves across the skin. This curated selection includes luminous formulas designed to create everything from a soft, candlelit sheen to a more pronounced, reflective glow. When choosing a body highlighter, consider the finish, texture and level of intensity that best suit your routine. Creams and balms tend to melt into the skin for a seamless, supple look, while oils can leave limbs looking especially smooth and light-catching. Powders and finely milled shimmer formulas offer more targeted application, making it easy to emphasize the collarbones or the center of the legs without covering the entire body.

Body Highlighters can be used whenever skin is on display, from a warm evening out to a special celebration, vacation photographs or a simple moment when you want to feel polished. Apply a small amount to clean, moisturized skin, then build gradually with fingertips, a brush or the palms of your hands. Focus on areas where light naturally lands, including the tops of the shoulders, the center of the chest, the shins and the high points of the arms. Blending at the edges is essential for an effortless finish, and allowing the formula to settle before dressing can help preserve the look. If you prefer a subtle glow, choose a shade close to your natural skin tone with a fine, even shimmer; for a more luminous effect, look for a richer reflective finish and layer sparingly.

A body highlighter can also be a thoughtful gift for anyone who enjoys beauty rituals, getting ready for an occasion or adding a polished finishing touch to their everyday routine. It is particularly appealing for those who appreciate versatile products that can shift with the setting: a delicate wash of radiance in daylight, or a more noticeable glow under evening lights. For gifting, consider the recipient’s preferred textures, fragrance sensitivities and comfort with shimmer, along with whether they typically favor warm, cool or neutral tones. The most flattering result is one that feels harmonious with the skin, catches the light naturally and leaves the wearer feeling confident rather than overdone.

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