Whether you’re recovering from a big night or prepping for your special day, read through our roundup of the best highlighters to mimic luminous skin.
FOR FAIR SKIN
Products with a pearly sheen work best for pale complexions, as they reflect light from skin without looking metallic or over-the-top. Using Australis’ Mineral High Lights, share one pump across your cheekbones and blend diagonally up towards the top of your ears.
Try Australis Mineral High Lights in Pearl, $14.95
FOR MEDIUM SKIN
For medium skin tones, a product with a pink tinge will give cheeks just a hint of colour. Swirl your ring finger around Luma’s creamy formula (it’s much gentler than using your index or middle fingers) and rub into the apples of your cheeks, across lips, and down your nose.
Try Luma Cosmetics Illuminating Highlighter, $24.95
FOR OLIVE SKIN
Peachy tones should be your go-to if you have olive skin, as it looks the most natural. Pat ModelCo’s golden version across cheekbones and under the brow arch for an instant lift.
Try ModelCo Luminosity Shimmer Whip, $28
FOR DARK SKIN
A chocolatey shade works well on darker skin as it can be easily blended without looking obvious. For the best effect, use a pea-sized amount and warm it between your fingers before applying it to your cheekbones.
Try Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in Topaz, $66
What’s your favourite highlighting trick?
