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16 Best Purple Highlighters for Getting Your Alien Glow On

They're just so ethereal
When it comes to his namesake brand, beauty guru Jeffree Star does not disappoint. His Skin Frost highlighters are as buttery-smooth and high-impact as you'd expect -- and the shade Lavender Snow happens to be especially gorgeous. It's a metallic silvery lavender, and it's so shiny you can practically see your reflection in it.

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Urban Decay's Afterglow Eight-Hour Powder Highlighter in Aura is downright gorgeous. It looks like an understated matte lilac in the pan, but it's actually quite glow-y and shimmery once applied. It's got some pinky-gold warmth in the shimmer, which makes it great for achieving that lit-from-within glow. The rosy tones in this lilac highlighter will also play nicely with your blush, a definite plus.

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Here's another great option if you're in love with the holographic highlighters trend: the lavender Seashell shade has a delightfully sparkly duochrome finish with fine iridescent glitter; Pearl is a gorgeous glow-y gold; and Mermaid is an iridescent pale blue with a beautiful green shift. Combine them all together and you're set for world domination.

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Don't let this purple highlighter's demure appearance fool you -- it packs quite the pigmented punch. Though it appears to be a shimmery white in the packaging, it's got an absolutely gorgeous iridescent violet shift once applied. It's actually quite high-impact, which makes it ideal for more high-drama looks.

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Makeup Geek Highlighter in Celestial definitely lives up to its heavenly name -- the color is downright angelic. The buttery formula has a finish that somehow manages to be both high-shine and soft-focus; plus, it layers well if you're really looking to bring the drama. The glow has a quite ethereal quality, perfect for mastering the whole glam-fairy look.

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BY ROSIE NARASAKI | NOV 8, 2017 | SHARES
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