6 Dewy Highlighters for Glossy, Wet-Looking Skin
September 14, 2020
With ultra-glowy makeup looks on the rise (see: glass skin and #dewydumplings), we’re all about glossy highlighters that give us a reflective, mirror-like finish. The key to achieving a wet, dewy look is to use a moisturizing formula applied with a damp brush or sponge. Now that you know the technique, check out six of our favorite glossy highlighters to use to get that Instagram-worthy finish.
L’Oréal Paris True Match Lumi Glow Amour Glow Boosting Drops
These luminizing drops can be applied on the high points of your face or mixed in with your foundation for an all-over sheen.
Tower 28 SuperDew Highlighter Balm
Free of shimmer and glitter and totally translucent, this balm is glass skin in a compact. Plus, it couldn’t be easier to apply — just tap and blend with your fingers.
Urban Decay Moondust Face & Body Glitter
If you want to try the wet look but like a highlighter with some sparkle, this formula offers the best of both worlds. It contains hyperfine glitter particles for an out-of-this-world shine.
Uoma Beauty Double Take Contour Stick
This hydrating, creamy formula amps up any complexion. The illuminating end is buildable and infused with lychee extract. The result is a megawatt, glossy look.
NYX Professional Makeup California Beamin’ Glow Booster
This formula offers a high-intensity glow and with ingredients like avocado, rosehip, grapeseed and jojoba oils, and it hydrates throughout wear.
Maybelline New York Face Studio Glass Spray
To glisten all over, spritz this finishing spray as the last step of your makeup routine. It features a bi-phase formula that hydrates and gives skin an enviable, glassy glaze.
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