In recent months, a stunning rainbow highlighter from Etsy shop Bitter Lace Beauty has been making the rounds across beauty sites and Buzzfeed (of course). And it is a gorgeous highlighter – it's become so popular that it's not only available for pre-order! You'll have to wait up to nine months to make your face look like a magical unicorn dusted rainbow kisses against your cheeks. Nooo! I know it's heartbreaking, so in the meantime, here are seventeen other amazing highlighters for girls and guys who simply can't get enough of that strobing.
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Flower Glisten up Highlighter Chubby
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Get it here: fishpond.com
Tbh, this highlighter looks a little like a cute little – well, a cute little chubby, let's say! That works both ways! For real, though, this is an award-winning highlighter that goes on creamy, blends beautifully, and leaves you with just enough glow – plus it claims to look good on practically any skin tone!
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Clinique up-Lighting Liquid Illuminator
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Get it here: macys.com
Looking for a dewy, sun-kissed kind of glow? Or how about a highlighter you can mix in with your moisturizer or foundation, to get exactly the glow and coverage you want? This highlighter is all you need!
The Clinique up-Lighting Liquid Illuminator is a versatile beauty tool that can enhance your features with a shimmery touch that feels lightweight and natural. Simply dab a little on the high points of your face – like your cheekbones and brow bones – for a refined sheen. If you're aiming for an all-over radiance, blend it into your skincare or base makeup for a subtle luminescence that will turn heads. No matter your skin tone, this illuminator provides a lustrous finish that complements your complexion without overpowering it, making it an essential addition to your makeup routine.
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Mary Kay Facial Highlighting Pen
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Get it here: amazon.com
There's a reason Mary Kay's been around for so long, you know. This highlighting pen gets amazingly high marks, primarily because of its easy application and its ability to make wrinkles, blemishes, fine lines, and under eye circles all but disappear.
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Anastasia Beverly Hills Illuminators
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Get it here: macys.com
Oooh, I love those colors! You can tell right from the compact that you're going to end up with a warm, stunning glow.
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Kevyn Aucoin 'the Celestial Powder' in Candlelight
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Get it here: sephora.com
For my money, you can't get much better than Kevyn Aucoin's products, and this is no exception. You'll look like you're constantly bathed in candlelight.
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NARS the Multiple in Copacabana
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Get it here: narscosmetics.com
Look at that color! I tell you, I love the chubby sticks – they're so easy to apply!
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RMS Beauty Living Luminizer
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Get it here: amazon.com
This is the perfect highlighter for anyone who prefers natural products. It's a creamy formula with a base of coconut oil, so it hydrates as well as highlights.
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Benefit Watt's up!
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Get it here: sephora.com
This big, chunky beauty is amazeballs! Rave reviews praise its natural glow, its champagne shimmer, and its ability to make it seem like you aren't wearing anything at all.
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NYX Cosmetics Illuminator
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Get it here: ulta.com
Looking for a powder highlighter instead of a cream-based one? Turn to NYX! This is ideal for highlighter fans with oily skin because the pressed powder is silky smooth and so easy to blend!
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L'oréal True Match Lumi Powder Glow Illuminator
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Get it here: ulta.com
Who says drugstore beauty brands don't know where it's at? With this highlighter, you won't break your bank account, and you can find a rather impressive array of colors to match with just about any skin tone.
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Josie Maran Argan Enlightenment Illuminizer
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Get it here: sephora.com
You know it's good if it's Josie Maran, right? And this highlighter will definitely enlighten you … to the fact that it's one of the best highlighters out there, that is.
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Stila All over Shimmer Powder
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Get it here: sephora.com
If you're looking for versatility and a mix of shades, here you go! Makeup enthusiasts adore this highlighter because it mixes so easily with moisturizer and lotion for a full-body glow, plus it makes your skin look bright and luminous.
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The Body Shop Shimmer Waves
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Get it here: thebodyshop.com
Talk about versatility, though! This shimmery little compact ranks so high, not just because of the sexy glow it gives you, but because of all that multipurpose powder. You can use this product as a highlighter, of course, but also as a bronzer, an eye shadow, and a blush!
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Benefit High Beam
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Get it here: sephora.com
I've never seen a highlighter like this. The application is likely effortless, plus I am all about that soft, sweet champagne hue.
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Dior Skinflash Radiance Booster Pen
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Get it here: amazon.com
Well, it's Dior. Of course it's awesome.
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Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette
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Get it here: sephora.com
I don't think there's ever been a more apt name – that's definitely an ambient look!
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Milk Make Face Gloss
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Get it here: sephora.com
So, this is a gloss, yes? But it goes on your face. Seriously, you apply it as a clear gel that's totally translucent, which means you get a gorgeous, dewy, natural glow with no pigment, shimmer, or glimmer.
Which one of these are you going to pick up while you wait for that gorgeous rainbow palette to return?
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