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Cream highlightersdeserve a brighter spotlight if you ask us.

Best Cream Highlighters A collage of Westman Atelier and Rose Inc. cream highlighters on a pink background

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(it’s possible for you to often catch Mitsuhashi using it onKeshiandMark Tuan.)

I really love how buildable and versatile it is, Chaparro says.

it’s possible for you to achieve a subtle glow or build it up for a more intense highlight.

Chanel Baume Essentiel Multi-Use Sculpting Glow Stick black stick of pale champagne highlighter with black cap on white background

The Hourglass Vanish Flash Highlighting Stick is Chaparro’s go-to formula for a long-lasting finish.

And it just so happened to win a Best of Beauty Award in 2019.

Plus, “It gives off a radiant glow,” he adds.

Pat McGrath Skin Fetish: Highlighter + Balm Duo in Bronze double ended white and gold cream highlighter stick on white background

Luna agrees, adding that the highlighter is like freshly moisturized skin, but elevated in a chic tube.

The glossy, mildly glittery formula creates a super-hydrated look, she says.

She loves reaching for the highlighter balm whenever her clients' base makeup starts to look patchy.

Hourglass Vanish Flash Highlighting Stick in Champagne Flash black and silver triangle twist up stick of pale gold cream highlighter on white background

The lightweight stick is spiked with moisture-balancingjojoba seed oiland emollient-richshea butterto help make it happen.

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Deck of Scarlet Mirror Glaze Highlighting Trio round compact of two highlighter shades, jar of liquid bronze highlight, round black lid, and stripe swatches on white background

RMS Champagne Rosé Luminizer top view of a clear jar of champagne cream highlighter on white background

Westman Atelier Lit Up Highlight Stick black twist up stick of iridescent highlighter on white background

Danessa Myricks Beauty Dew Wet Balm round clear compact of bronze cream highlighter on white background

Tower 28 SuperDew Highlighter Balm clear square compact of translucent highlighter balm on white background

Isamaya Beauty Dazzle Up Highlighter gold twist up stick of iridescent white highlighter with bejeweled horse shaped cap on white background

Rituel De Fille Rare Light Crème Luminizer in Moon Pillar round black compact of purple iridescent cream highlighter on white background

Rose Inc Solar Radiance Hydrating Cream Highlighter round pan of pale gold cream highlighter and greige compact on white background

Laritzy Cream Highlighter in Fame round black compact of shimmery peach cream highlighter on white background