These Makeup Artist Approved Highlighter Palettes Look A+ on Literally Everyone
I find it pretty comforting to know that dewy, glowing, and youthful skin is just a swipe away on any given day. Yes, skincare helps, but I'm talking about my makeup item of choice (always), a good highlighter. If I were stranded on a desert island and could only have three makeup products, well, it would definitely be one of them. Because, at least if I'm stranded on an island somewhere, I'll appear like I'm just casually vacationing and working on my summer glow (spoken like a true beauty editor—I know).
My only slight gripe with a lot of highlighters these days is that they aren't always flattering on all skin tones. Especially as a woman of color, I've found some of them just don't even show up on my skin at all. That's why I've made it my mission to find the most universally flattering highlighter palettes out there. And, of course, I've enlisted the help of two top celebrity makeup artists, Tobi Henney and Monika Blunder, to provide us with their recs. Keep scrolling for the best highlighter palettes that look good on literally everyone.
Tobi Henney, Celebrity Makeup Artist
1. Tom Ford Soleil Sheer Highlighting Duo in Reflects Gilt
2. Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze Glow Sculpt Highlight Palette
3. Chanel Eclat Magnétique de Chanel Illuminating Powder
4. Dior Backstage Glow Face Palette in Glitz
5. MAC Cosmetics Mineralize Skin Finish in Soft Gentle
Monika Blunder, Celebrity Makeup Artist
6. Pat McGrath Labs Divine Blush + Glow Trio in Galactic Sun
7. Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette
8. Charlotte Tilbury Nudegasm Face Palette
9. RMS Mini Living Luminizer Highlighter Glow Quad
10. Dior Forever Couture Luminizer Highlighter Powder
Other beauty-editor favorites:
Sometimes, I genuinely can't believe how unreal Juvia's Place formulas are for the price. I've been in love with the brand's Nubian Eyeshadow Palette ($20) for years, and my love affair continues with this highlighter bundle.
I mean, do I even need to explain why this palette is on the list? The highly pigmented shades will have you looking so sun-kissed, so radiant, that you won't even know what to do with yourself. The hues truly do the most. They don't just merely show up on every skin tone; they shine.
The tones in this Natasha Denona palette are a mix of the brand's best-selling highlighters, and all I can say is wow. These highlighters are creamy, hydrating, and glide on so beautifully. They truly give all skin tones a dewy, flushed look or can be turned up in intensity for a night out.
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Shawna Hudson is a beauty, wellness, lifestyle, and travel writer with over 10 years of experience. She graduated from California State University, Fullerton, with a degree in journalism and has written for other publications such as Bustle, The Zoe Report, Byrdie, Elite Daily, and more. She is currently a beauty writer atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing and hopes to continue feeding her (completely out-of-control) beauty obsession as long as she can. Stay up to date on her latest finds on Instagram @shawnasimonee.
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