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.

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.

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.

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.

Boots No7 Shimmer Brick, $14.99

Boots No7 Shimmer Bricks are just as versatile and buttery smooth as their higher-end counterparts. Use the dark shades to bronze and define and the lighter shades to highlight cheekbones and nose. A little goes a long way with this finely milled, highly pigmented shimmer, but it also builds beautifully for a more intense look. Bonus: the palette can also be used as eye shadow.