The 7 Best Highlighter Sticks for a Next-Level Glow
August 03, 2022
Maybelline New York Master Strobing Stick
Want a radiant, lit-from-within glow? Try this creamy stick. It comes in two stunning shades — nude and light pink — and gives the high points of your face an ethereal glow. Try swiping it along the bridge of your nose, cheekbones or brow bone to add dimension to your look.
L’Oréal Paris Infallible Shaping Stick
This glow-inducing, buildable formula adds a beautiful shimmer to the high points of your face and lasts for 24 hours — no touch-ups needed. It also offers SPF 17 for added sun protection.
YSL Beauty Touche Eclat Shimmer Stick Highlighter
One swipe of this metallic shimmer highlighter will instantly boost your skin’s radiance. It has a cream-to-powder formula that easily blends into the skin and can be used on your face or body to amp up your glow factor.
NYX Professional Makeup Wonder Stick
A contour shade on one end and a highlighter on the other, this blendable stick has everything you (and your cheekbones) need. It’s perfectly shimmery, providing maximum shine and a long-lasting glow.
Thrive Causemetics Triple Threat Color Stick
The perfect highlighting stick, Thrive Causemetics’ Triple Threat Color Stick is equipped with a blending brush on one end and a glimmery cream pigment on the other. Sweep across your cheekbones, the tip of your nose and your cupid’s bow — it’ll be hard not to put this everywhere.
MERIT Day Glow Highlighting Balm
For a highlighter that has all the glow with none of the sparkle, look no further. The MERIT Day Glow is a subtle, creamy balm that has a buildable and dewy finish, packed with vitamins to hydrate your skin as it enhances it.
Westman Atelier Lit Up Highlight Stick
In three stunning shades, this gel highlighter has a sheer, jelly-like finish for the ultimate glass skin effect. A little bit goes a long way — dab on the high points of your face for a light-catching glow.
Additional reporting by Mary Honkus & Trishna Rikhy
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