Revlon Photoready Insta-Fix Highlighting Stick, $13.99
Joining the ranks of Revlon's well-liked Photoready Insta-Fix series is a new highlighter -- as with the rest of the line, it comes in stick formula, and boasts a killer formula. It also happens to live up to its "Insta-Fix" name, as it manages to blur imperfections whilst adding an otherworldly glow to your face, just like your favorite IG filters. Add all that to the fact that it's very easy to work with, and you've got yourself a real drugstore contender.
Joining the ranks of Revlon's well-liked Photoready Insta-Fix series is a new highlighter -- as with the rest of the line, it comes in stick formula, and boasts a killer formula. It also happens to live up to its "Insta-Fix" name, as it manages to blur imperfections whilst adding an otherworldly glow to your face, just like your favorite IG filters. Add all that to the fact that it's very easy to work with, and you've got yourself a real drugstore contender.
NYX Born to Glow Liquid Illuminator, $7.50
Ah, NYX Born to Glow Liquid Illuminator. This one's basically a classic at this point, right? Touted as a dupe for higher-end products, this drugstore stalwart manages to live up to its considerable hype: It has glow factor to spare, and the texture is aces as well. Like many liquid highlighters, it sets quickly -- and once it sets, it doesn't budge, which is a big bonus, especially in hotter months.
Ah, NYX Born to Glow Liquid Illuminator. This one's basically a classic at this point, right? Touted as a dupe for higher-end products, this drugstore stalwart manages to live up to its considerable hype: It has glow factor to spare, and the texture is aces as well. Like many liquid highlighters, it sets quickly -- and once it sets, it doesn't budge, which is a big bonus, especially in hotter months.
Physicians Formula Mineral Glow Pearls, $13.99
With a finely milled, almost creamy texture, the Physicians Formula's Mineral Glow Pearls are a true delight. The fact that the palette is fashioned into multi-colored "pearls?" Well, that just adds a little bit of cute quirkiness to an already admirable product. This highlighter also happens to be very buildable, with a single layer working quite nicely for daytime, while a few swipes will amp up the look for a night out.
With a finely milled, almost creamy texture, the Physicians Formula's Mineral Glow Pearls are a true delight. The fact that the palette is fashioned into multi-colored "pearls?" Well, that just adds a little bit of cute quirkiness to an already admirable product. This highlighter also happens to be very buildable, with a single layer working quite nicely for daytime, while a few swipes will amp up the look for a night out.
E.L.F. Shimmering Facial Whip, $1
Look, every single luminizer on this list is affordable -- but it really doesn't get any better than $1, especially when you've got a product that performs as well as E.L.F.'s Shimmering Facial Whip. Heck, you can buy one for less than a Hershey's Bar, and the luminous shimmer it'll lend to your complexion looks just as good as a product easily 20 or 30 times its price.
Look, every single luminizer on this list is affordable -- but it really doesn't get any better than $1, especially when you've got a product that performs as well as E.L.F.'s Shimmering Facial Whip. Heck, you can buy one for less than a Hershey's Bar, and the luminous shimmer it'll lend to your complexion looks just as good as a product easily 20 or 30 times its price.
Sephora Collection MicroSmooth Baked Luminizer, $14
Normally, we associate Sephora with high-end products and major spending sprees -- but their in-house brand is actually pretty affordable, and it never gets quite as much love as it should. They offer a few different illuminating products, of both the liquid and powder variety -- and their MicroSmooth Baked Luminizer is one of their cheapest (and best). It's got a silky finish and a subtle shine that won't overwhelm your look.
Normally, we associate Sephora with high-end products and major spending sprees -- but their in-house brand is actually pretty affordable, and it never gets quite as much love as it should. They offer a few different illuminating products, of both the liquid and powder variety -- and their MicroSmooth Baked Luminizer is one of their cheapest (and best). It's got a silky finish and a subtle shine that won't overwhelm your look.