One makeup product that has taken over the beauty industry in the last few years is definitely the highlighter. It’s got a glow, the right amount of shimmer and that oomph factor that can transform your makeup look from drab to fab instantly. While powdered highlighters can sometimes look chalky, flaky and unnatural, liquid highlighters are more subtle and tend to give that glow from within. So beauty mavens, strap on cause we’ve got a list of the best liquid highlighters for you.
Best Liquid Highlighters Available In India
From drugstore liquid highlighters to luxury ones, this list has liquid illuminators for all kinds of budgets. So makeup enthusiasts, are you ready to dive in?
MyGlamm Manish Malhotra Face And Body Highlighter
This is one of the best liquid highlighters for people who want to look like a dewy goddess. It’s natural and has a gel-like consistency that’ll give you a sunkissed look and can be built up for a metallic rose gold sheen. It’s cruelty-free and vegan and is also free of parabens and preservatives.
What we liked the most about this product: All-in-one product which can be used on the face and body.
Cover FX Shimmer Veil Highlighter- Magic
This is one of the best liquid face highlighters available in the market because it is multi-use. You can use it for a crease-proof eye look, on the high points of your face- cheeks, cupids bow, brow bone and bridge of your nose and can also use it as a lip topper. It’s got a creamy texture and has specs of shimmer that’ll look superb on your skin.
What we liked the most about this product: Paraben, sulfate and cruelty-free and vegan.
Huda Beauty N.Y.M.P.H. Not. Your. Mama’s. Panty. Hose. – Aphrodite
Who knows beauty better than Huda Katan- the content creator turned beauty empire owner makes the most fabulous makeup products and this one is no different. This is of the best liquid highlighters that works for both face and body. So you can use it on your cheekbones and brow bones but can also use it to accentuate your decolletage and shoulders. Beaming and beautiful, right?
What we liked the most about this product: Multi-purpose product.
NYX Professional Makeup Born To Glow Liquid Illuminator – Sunbeam
As opposed to popular belief, good makeup doesn’t always have to be expensive. This one by NYX is one of the best drugstore liquid highlighters out there. Dab a tiny amount on your cheekbones for a glowy look that doesn’t look patchy or chalky.
What we liked the most about this product: Easy to blend, inexpensive.
MyGlamm Spotlight Illuminating Liquid- Stardust
This is one of those liquid highlighters that give you a glow from within because the shimmer particles are super fine. You can choose a dewy look or build it up for a magnificent beaming highlighted look too. It’s vegan and cruelty-free too so it’s a win-win! Ready for that heavenly glow?
What we liked the most about this product: Looks great on warm skin tones.
Benefit Cosmetics High Beam Complexion Highlighter- Satiny Pink
This is one of those super glowy and satiny liquid highlighters that can be applied to the cheeks and brow bone for a dewy look. The applicator allows for a super precise application and you’ll have a soft rose-gold radiance instantly. Beauty lovers have got to give this one a try!
What we liked the most about this product: Easy to apply and easy to blend.
M.A.C Strobe Cream – Goldlite
This is one of the most versatile liquid highlighters out there and it’s a superb product. You can use it on top of your makeup on the high points of your face, mix it in with your primer or moisturiser for a dewy look or even use it as an all-over highlighter on your face and body.
What we liked the most about this product: Has buildable coverage and is multi-purpose.
Maybelline New York Facestudio Master Strobing Cream – Nude
This is an amazing and affordable liquid face highlighter by Maybelline because it has micro-pearls that blend well into the skin. Just squeeze some onto your hand and then dab some on the high points of your face with your fingers or a beauty sponge. Cause we love a radiant you!
What we liked the most about this product: Super affordable.
Swiss Beauty Drop and Glow Liquid Highlighter – 02 Gold
This is another affordable liquid illuminator that we like and can be used on the face as well as the body. You can mix it into your CC cream, foundation or primer to be used under your makeup and even as a foiled eyeshadow. It does have some chunky glitter particles but if that’s not a problem for you then this is the one to choose.
What we liked the most about this product: Super affordable.
Iconic London Illuminator Highlighter For Body, Face Makeup To Glow
Glass skin is totally in and these Iconic London drops are perfect if you want to jump on the trend. This is one of the best drugstore liquid highlighters for using along with your foundation or primer because it has a very natural look to it without any glitter particles. You can also dab it with a beauty sponge on the high points of your face and voila, you’re ready to slay!
What we liked the most about this product: Super affordable and gives a beautiful sheen.
FAQs
How to apply liquid highlighter?
There is obviously no one way to apply liquid highlighter- you can mix it with your foundation, primer or moisturiser to give an overall glowy look or you can go the more traditional highlighter route. After applying your cream products, dot the liquid illuminator to the areas of the face that are naturally hit by the sunlight i.e. your cheekbones, your cupid’s bow and the bridge of your nose. Use your fingers or a beauty sponge to blend it into the skin well. The key is to use small portions and then build up the coverage to your liking.
How to use liquid highlighter with a foundation?
When you want to use a liquid illuminator with your foundation just take both of those in equal parts and mix it on the back of your hand. The total product in your hand should be a small coin-sized amount. Dot it on your face and then blend how you would your foundation- with a brush or a sponge. Move in outward strokes and make sure the product spreads evenly- you don’t want to look splotchy and patchy, do you?
Where to apply liquid highlighter?
Again, there are no fixed rules for liquid highlighters. You can apply it to the high points of your face for a high-shine look, you can apply it all over your face (mixed with foundation) for a dewy look or even on your body like decolletage and shoulders for that glam goddess look. You can even mix it in with your good body moisturiser and put it on your arms and legs for a model-like glow.
Is liquid highlighter better than powder?
One type of highlighter isn’t better than the other- it’s more about preference. If you have dry skin then liquid highlighter will work better for you because it adds much needed luminosity to your skin. It is also a more versatile product and can be used in many ways as mentioned above. Other than that, liquid highlighters also have buildable coverage- they can give you a natural radiance while can also be built up for a blinding highlighted look.
Is liquid highlighter good for oily skin?
Cream or liquid highlighters could be a bit much for people with oily skin as the skin is also dewy and shiny. Choose powder products if you want to use highlighter but if you really want to go for a liquid one then use the tiniest bit on the high points of your face. All over face with highlighter may make your skin look super shiny and not in a nice way.
How do I choose a liquid highlighter?
The general rule with a liquid illuminator for face is that you should choose a shade that’s about two shades lighter than your skin tone for a natural-looking finish. Other than that, even your undertone plays a part. Warm undertones go well with gold and bronze shades while cool undertones go well with pearly white and silvery shades.
So, ready to look like a glowy goddess?
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