Explore Ultra Radiant Highlighters to find makeup highlighters that add luminous dimension to the complexion. Browse a curated selection of shades and formulas to suit your preferred level of glow, from subtle radiance to a more defined highlight.

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Beauty Light Wand main image.
Charlotte Tilbury
Beauty Light Wand
$44
Face Illuminator main image.
Laura Mercier
Face Illuminator
$49
Living Luminizer main image.
RMS Beauty
Living Luminizer
$42
Glow Time Highlighter Stick main image.
Jane Iredale
Glow Time Highlighter Stick
$44
Highlighting Powder main image.
Bobbi Brown
Highlighting Powder
$58
Hollywood Glow Glide Architect Highlighter main image.
ReDimension Hydra Dew Luminizer Refill main image.
Master Radiance Base main image.
RMS Beauty
Master Radiance Base
$42
Ambient Strobe Lighting Powder main image.
Vanish Flash Highlighting Stick main image.
Glow Skin Highlighter Stick main image.
Goop Beauty
Glow Skin Highlighter Stick
$38
Highlighting Powder main image.
Laura Mercier
Highlighting Powder
$38
Stylo Lumiere Highlighter Pen main image.
Sheer Glow Rose Face Tint main image.
Chantecaille
Sheer Glow Rose Face Tint
$86
Glass Glow Face Liquid Illuminator main image.
L'Orchidée Highlighter main image.
Sisley Paris
L'Orchidée Highlighter
$130
Pretty Shiny Cream Highlighter main image.
The Lighting Stick main image.
Kevyn Aucoin
The Lighting Stick
$53
Torche Lumiere main image.
Surratt
Torche Lumiere
$54
Soleil Glow Highlighter main image.
Skin Fetish: Divine Glow Highlighter main image.
Skin Fetish Highlighter and Balm Duo main image.
Artistique Liquid Highlight main image.
Supermodel Body Highlighter main image.
Charlotte Tilbury
Supermodel Body Highlighter
$65

Ultra Radiant Highlighters bring light, dimension and a polished finish to the complexion, whether you prefer a subtle veil of radiance or a more sculpted, luminous look. The right highlighter can make skin appear refreshed and beautifully dimensional, catching the light across the cheekbones, brow bones, bridge of the nose and cupid’s bow. When choosing among these recommended products, consider the finish, texture and tone that best complement your routine. Soft champagne and golden tones tend to flatter warm undertones, while pearly, pink and icy shades can enhance cool undertones; neutral tones offer versatile wear across a range of complexions. A finely milled powder creates an airy, diffused glow, while cream and liquid formulas can melt into the skin for a fresh, lit-from-within effect.

Application is all about placement and restraint. For a softly illuminated complexion, use a small brush or fingertips to press highlighter onto the high points of the face, then blend the edges until the radiance appears to rise naturally from the skin. Layering over foundation can intensify the finish, while applying beneath complexion makeup creates a more understated sheen. Those with dry or mature-looking skin may appreciate fluid or balm-like textures that leave the complexion supple, while powder formulas can suit combination or oil-prone skin when applied with a light hand. A touch mixed into moisturizer or complexion tint can create an allover glow, and a concentrated sweep along the cheekbones adds definition for evening events, celebrations or photographs.

Ultra Radiant Highlighters also make thoughtful gifts for anyone who enjoys refining a beauty ritual, from a makeup enthusiast building a complexion wardrobe to someone discovering the transformative effect of strategic light. They are easy to personalize because the finish can be sheer and barely there or polished and statement-making, depending on the formula and application. For a natural daytime look, pair radiance with softly defined brows, flushed cheeks and a neutral lip; for evening, build luminosity gradually and let the high points of the face reflect candlelight, camera flash and ambient glow. With the right shade and texture, highlighter becomes less about sparkle and more about enhancing the skin’s natural dimension with confidence.

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