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It doesn’t take going totop dermatologistsand aestheticians in the world for that glowing, dewy skin.

The Best Highlighters of 2023 Liquid Powder Cream — Editor Reviews

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Keep in mind, not all illuminators do the same thing.

Either way, don’t worry about spending a celebrity’s budget for lit skin.

Without further ado, here are 23 of the best highlighters on the market right this second.

Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Highlighter tube of pearl liquid highlighter with rounded pink cap and wand…

It can be used as an illuminator on the high points of the face or as a glowy primer.

Either way, you’re gonna love the glass-like glow the golden Topaz hue imparts.

Infused with nourishing chia seed oil, thisBest of Beauty Award-winninghighlighter gives skin an instantly illuminated appearance.

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No wonder it’s made the viral rounds on TikTok and sold out multiple times.

The Hourglass Vanish Flash Highlighting Stick is also aBest of Beauty winner, so obviously it’sreallygood.

Benefit Watt’s Up!

Maya Chia The Highlight of the Day Illuminating Serum black dropper bottle of highlighter serum on white background

Cream-to-Powder Highlighter

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Benefit Watts Up!

So, yeah, the Benefit Watt’s Up!

Cream-to-Powder Highlighter is actually kind of magical.

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We also love the smudging sponge on the end that allows you to buff it into the skin seamlessly.

“It just adds dew and makes skin look so reflective.”

Cosmetics Daily Dew Stick

E.L.F.

Saie Glowy Super Gel Lightweight Dewy Highlighter cloudy transparent tube of liquid highlighter with black cap on white…

Dew you love a steal?

Cosmetics Daily Dew Stick comes in four different shades that have different formulas.

We love it so much we added it to our February 2023 Allure Beauty Box lineup.

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Maybelline New York’s Master Chrome Metallic Highlighter gives you an out-of-this-world reflective vibe for less than a Hamilton.

With four versatile shades in the palette the possibilities are endless.

Whether you’re into a subtle dew or blinding high points, this palette does it all.

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Surratt Beauty Torche Lumiere black tube of light pink highlighter stick on white background

Hourglass Vanish Flash Highlighting Stick silver and black tube of triangleshaped highlighter stick with swatch on white…

Benefit Watts Up CreamtoPowder Highlighter lavender chrome tube with lightbulb design of pale champagne highlighter…

Chanel Baume Essentiel MultiUse Sculpting Glow Stick black stick of pale champagne highlighter with black cap on white…

E.l.f. Cosmetics Daily Dew Stick white stick of balm highlighter with white cap on white background

Beauty Bakerie Milk  Honey Highlighting Palette white palette of four round highlighter shades on white background

Fenty Beauty Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter in Trophy Wife white octagonal compact of shimmery bright gold highlighter…

Bobbi Brown Highlighting Powder square black compact of shimmery pink patchwork highlighter on white background

Flower Beauty Stellar Prismatic Highlighter white compact of sparkly rose gold highlighter with gold flecks on white…

Milani Cosmetics Baked Luminous Glow Highlighter pinky champagne powder highlighter in gold compact with diagonal swatch…

Maybelline New York Master Chrome Metallic Highlighter black circular compact of topaz highlighter with square stripe…

LYS Beauty Aim High Pressed Highlighter Powder triangle compact of pale bronze highlighter on white background

Nars Highlighting Powder champagne highlighter in open black rectangular compact on white background

Anastasia Beverly Hills Sundipped Glow Kit dusty lavender palette of three highlight shades and one bronzer shade on…

Dominique Cosmetics Prisma Glow Highlighter Palette four warm gold and bronze highlighter shades in octagonal pale pink…

MAC Hyper Real Glow Palette in Get It Glowin' three square shades of warm gold highlighters in black rectangular compact…

Tom Ford Sheer Highlighting Duo two shades of warm bronze highlighters in open gold and white compact on white background