10 of the Best Highlighters for Summer Skin

Glossier Haloscope in Quartz, £18

A cult favourite for a reason, Glossier’s pocket-sized highlighting stick is ideal for quickly sweeping over cheek and brow bones to achieve a natural, ‘just-glazed’ look.

Tom Ford Illuminating Powder, £62

Perfect for long summer days and sparkling beach beauty, this shimmering highlighter is every bit as glam and you’d expect (and want) from a Tom Ford compact.

Benefit High Beam, £15.50

One of the best-selling highlighters on the market, this easy-to-apply liquid is perfect for adding a glowing finish to cheeks and under brows. Mix a drop into your favourite foundation for an all-over glow.

YSL Touche Eclat Radiant Touch, £27

A cult classic with good reason; use this brightening highlighter liquid pen under eyes and anywhere else that needs a touch of extra light then blend, blend, blend for a natural flawless finish.

Mac Mineralize Skinfinish Soft and Gentle, £27

Just sweep this skinfinish powder all over your face as the last step in your makeup routine for a subtle glowing finish. An all-time favourite.

RMS Beauty Living Luminizer, £36

If it’s a subtle glow rather than a disco shimmer you’re going for, try RMS’ gorgeous cream luminizer.

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Slimlight, £12

Easy to use and a narrow stick for extra accuracy, this is the best highlighter for highlighting under the brows. It’s pure makeup magic.

Nars The Multiple in Copacabana, £30

This multi-use stick can be used on eyes, lips, cheeks and body, but we love it best as a highlighting cheek stick, the fastest way to a healthy glow.

Charlotte Tilbury Wonder Glow, £39

Use this wonder glow luminous liquid underneath your foundation for a beautiful dewy glow.

Hourglass Ambient Strobe Lighting Powder, £38

This illuminating strobe powder is great for creating a subtle glow all over, or applied with a sculpting brush for more targeted highlights.