Nothing wraps up a September makeup look like a lit-from-within glow. Whether you want a subtle everyday sheen or a full-on strobe, here are four highlighters worth adding to your kit this month.
1. Fenty Beauty Diamond Bomb All Over Diamond Veil
A superfine, 3D formula that delivers a diamond-dusted, multi-dimensional glow, this jelly-like highlighter is designed to catch the light from every angle.
- Formula: A bouncy, jelly-like texture that feels cool to the touch and melts seamlessly into skin for a lit-from-within finish.
- Finish: A strobe-like, prismatic glow with iridescent undertones that flatters every skin tone.
- Good to know: Formulated for both face and body, so it works equally well on the cheekbones, collarbones or shoulders for a full-glow moment.
2. MAC Skinfinish Lightstruck Liquid Highlighter
Designed for layering, this liquid highlighter drapes skin in a radiant glow that feels like sunlight melting into the complexion.
- Formula: A hydrating, buildable liquid formula packed with skin-soothing ingredients for radiance that doubles as skincare.
- Finish: A soft-focus, dewy shine that enhances cheekbones, brow bones and the cupid’s bow.
- Good to know: Comes in six shades, from cool-toned Lightscape to warmer Bronze Glaze, so there’s an option for most undertones.
3. NARS Light Reflecting Luminizing Stick
A multi-purpose, balmy stick that delivers a bright, glass-like glow across cheeks, eyes and lips, this is the pick for anyone who wants radiance on the go.
- Formula: A lightweight, balm-like texture that hydrates and softly blurs while it illuminates.
- Finish: A dewy, glass-like sheen with no stickiness, applied straight from the stick or layered under foundation for a subtler glow.
- Good to know: Housed in a portable stick, making it an easy handbag addition for quick touch-ups.
4. Made By Mitchell Blursh Liquid Highlighter
A budget-friendly, buildable pick that grants skin a lit-from-within glow, this liquid highlighter is ideal for customising your level of luminosity.
- Formula: An ultra-buildable, blendable liquid formula that applies effortlessly under or over base makeup.
- Finish: A dewy, pigment-packed glow that ranges from fresh-faced to high-impact depending on how much is layered.
- Good to know: Comes in shades like Fairy Kitten and Hollipop, giving a fun range of tones from soft to statement.
From Fenty’s diamond-dusted veil to Made By Mitchell’s budget-friendly buildable glow, these four highlighters cover every level of shine for your September makeup bag.