15 Best Liquid Highlighters 2023
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Best Multitasking Highlighter
Live Tinted Hueglow

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Best Multitasking Highlighter
Live Tinted Hueglow
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- Works for All Skin Types
Hueglow is a one-stop shop with its serum-meets-moisturizer-meets-highlighter formulation. You can wear it under your makeup, as a final touch, or even add a few drops to a moisturizer before heading out.
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Best Subtle Finish
Pai The Impossible Glow

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Best Subtle Finish
Pai The Impossible Glow
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- Hydrating
The Impossible Glow comes in three shades, and the formula is extra hydrating. It's packed with ingredients such as hyaluronic acid to hydrate, sea kelp, and lemon fruit water, which is rich in vitamin C.
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Expert Pick
Milk Makeup Bionic Glow Illuminating Liquid Highlighter

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Expert Pick
Milk Makeup Bionic Glow Illuminating Liquid Highlighter
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- Great Texture
Milk's liquid highlighter is one of Renee's faves. "This is a clean ingredient formula and is hydrating and plumping," she says.
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Best for Mature Skin
Chantecaille Liquid Lumiere Highlighting Fluid in Brilliance at Nordstrom

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Best for Mature Skin
Chantecaille Liquid Lumiere Highlighting Fluid in Brilliance at Nordstrom
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- Buildable Coverage
Cons
- Pricey
This super-smooth formula works best after foundation application. Tip: Use your fingers to gently tap onto the areas you want to highlight.
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Best Long-Wear Formula
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Highlight

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Best Long-Wear Formula
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Highlight
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- 8 Different Shades
This silky highlighter goes on almost like a second skin. It has a luminous finish that keeps your skin feeling soft.
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Best Natural Finish
Saie Glowy Super Gel Lightweight Dewy Highlighter

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Best Natural Finish
Saie Glowy Super Gel Lightweight Dewy Highlighter
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- Very Moisturizing
For those who love a less-is-more makeup approach, a lightweight liquid highlighter is the way to go. "I love using this sheer formula for a natural delicate glow," Renee says.
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Lightweight Texture
Clarins My Clarins Shimmer Drops Highlighter Drops

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Lightweight Texture
Clarins My Clarins Shimmer Drops Highlighter Drops
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- Plant-Enriched Formula
Cons
- Might Not Complement All Undertones
"Liquid highlighters are great for all skin types, including textured skin," Renee says. "The beauty about using a liquid formulation is how versatile it is. It gives a gorgeous lit-from-within glow."
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Wallet-Friendly Price Tag
Lumene Instant Illuminizer

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Wallet-Friendly Price Tag
Lumene Instant Illuminizer
Now 33% Off
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- Antioxidant-Rich Formula
The wild arctic cloudberry in this formula is packed with antioxidants for a brighter-looking appearance. Apply solo or mix in with your favorite serum.
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Most Saturated Glow
Iconic London Illuminator Liquid Highlight

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Most Saturated Glow
Iconic London Illuminator Liquid Highlight
Credit: CourtesyIf you really want to go for the glow, then this is probably the best pick for you. This liquid highlighter is high on shine and adds a warm shimmer to your face.
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Budget Buy
Milani Strobe Light Liquid Highlighter

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Budget Buy
Milani Strobe Light Liquid Highlighter
Now 20% Off
Credit: Courtesy"Highlighter tips in my book are, go easy, dab your highlighter on with care, step back, look in a mirror, and then go in for more if needed. Most importantly—blend," Halperin says.
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Best for Uneven Skin Tone
Versed Mood Lighting Luminizing Glow Drops

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Best for Uneven Skin Tone
Versed Mood Lighting Luminizing Glow Drops
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- Skincare Ingredients
Halperin notes that though highlighters are great for all skin types, drier skin might benefit more from a liquid texture. These best-selling glow drops have the feel of a serum, while light-reflecting pigments give your skin a touch of radiance.
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Best Subtle Finish
Perricone MD No Makeup Highlighter

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Best Subtle Finish
Perricone MD No Makeup Highlighter
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- Skincare Ingredients
This barely-there formula gives you a dewy finish without looking like you're wearing too much makeup. The best part? It helps to improve the appearance of dullness and discoloration over time.
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Best High-Pigment Pick
About Face Light Lock Highlight Fluid

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Best High-Pigment Pick
About Face Light Lock Highlight Fluid
Credit: Courtesy"Go with shades you love, but generally the warmer tones go great with a darker skin, and the cooler tones go with lighter skin shades. But there’s no fixed rules when it comes to makeup. Go with what makes you feel good," Halperin says.
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Buildable Formula
ILIA Liquid Light Serum Highlighter

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Buildable Formula
ILIA Liquid Light Serum Highlighter
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- Vegan
Whether you use your fingers or a brush for application, the best part about this highlighter is its multipurpose use. You can apply it to the high points of your face for a strategic glow, dab some on your eyelids for a subtle shimmer, or even swipe it on the high points of your body like your décolleté and collarbones.
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Drugstore Deal
L'Oreal Paris True Match Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Enhancer Lotion

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Drugstore Deal
L'Oreal Paris True Match Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Enhancer Lotion
Now 32% Off
Pros
- Great Value
"I love to use a creamy highlighter, as it’s more versatile and blends better than a powder," Halperin says. "To add an extra depth of shine, you can include a drop of a lightweight oil. I like the REN Evercalm Barrier Support Elixir, which helps to add a bit of extra shine and luminosity to skin."
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