I'm going to tell you the best drugstore highlighters according to MakeupAlley.com. Shining skin is in, but can you afford to step up your highlighter game? I’ve compiled a list of the 5 best AND most affordable highlighters on the market according to popular review site MakeupAlley.com that will help you get your glow on without breaking the bank.
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1. Wet ‘n’ Wild MegaGlow Highlighting Powder
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Rating 4.8/5 on MakeupAlley.com
This buttery soft highlighter is so pigmented, you’ll hardly believe you can grab it from a drugstore. MegaGlow gives you a glow that’s out-of-this-world without emphasizing pores and wrinkles, and for only $5! That's why it's one of the best drugstore highlighters according to MakeupAlley.com.
$4.99 at ulta.com
2. E.L.F. Studio Illuminating Palette
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Rating: 4.2/5 on MakeupAlley.com
E.L.F. is a great go-to for awesome makeup on the cheap, and this palette is no exception. With four versatile, smooth shades, this palette is can also be used for light contouring or a pretty, sparkling eye-shadow, and you can snag it for just $6!
$6.00 at elfcosmetics.com
3. Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips
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Rating: 4.2/5 on MakeupAlley.com
Comparable to Bobbi Brown’s Shimmer Brick, Physicians Formula offers a dupe that gives you the same gorgeous metallic glow for a fourth of the price! You can sweep the shimmering pigments on your cheeks or use the separate strips as eyeshadows.
$12.99 at ww.ulta.com
4. Essence’s Pure Nude Highlighter
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Rating: 4. 5/5 on MakeupAlley.com
A cult favorite, this highlighter is known for its well-milled, soft feel and pearlescent shimmer. Those looking for a more subtle, natural look can apply these skin-toned highlighters with a light hand for a glow-from-within look!
$4.49 at ulta.com
"Enhancing your beauty doesn't always mean going for the glossy look. More ladies now see the allure of a shine-free finish. With the right tools and techniques, you can also achieve a flawless, subtle glow. Learn how to master this trend by following these incredible matte makeup tutorials. Enhance your natural complexion without the unnecessary flash."
5. NYX’s Strobe of Genius Illuminating Palette
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Rating: 4.6/5 on MakeupAlley.com
Offering 7 versatile highlighting colors for only $19, NYX’s Strobe of Genius Illuminating Palette is a great option for strobing (contouring using highlights instead of shadows!) The powders are buildable and velvet-smooth, so you can choose a natural look or use these 7 beautiful shades to shine bright like a diamond.
$19.00 at nyxcosmetics.com
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