The 7 Best Highlighter Sticks for a Next-Level Glow

August 03, 2022

By: Samantha Holender | Makeup.com by L'Oréal

We love shimmery powders and liquid illuminators, but highlighter sticks can’t be beat for a mess-free application or an on-the-go glow. Thanks to their creamy consistency, highlighter sticks are super blendable and give skin a dewy sheen in a single swipe — no tools necessary. To help you find a pocket-sized strobing stick to add to your makeup collection, we’re sharing our favorites below.

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Maybelline New York Master Strobing Stick

Want a radiant, lit-from-within glow? Try this creamy stick. It comes in two stunning shades — nude and light pink — and gives the high points of your face an ethereal glow. Try swiping it along the bridge of your nose, cheekbones or brow bone to add dimension to your look.

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L’Oréal Paris Infallible Shaping Stick

This glow-inducing, buildable formula adds a beautiful shimmer to the high points of your face and lasts for 24 hours — no touch-ups needed. It also offers SPF 17 for added sun protection.

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YSL Beauty Touche Eclat Shimmer Stick Highlighter

One swipe of this metallic shimmer highlighter will instantly boost your skin’s radiance. It has a cream-to-powder formula that easily blends into the skin and can be used on your face or body to amp up your glow factor.

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NYX Professional Makeup Wonder Stick

A contour shade on one end and a highlighter on the other, this blendable stick has everything you (and your cheekbones) need. It’s perfectly shimmery, providing maximum shine and a long-lasting glow.

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Thrive Causemetics Triple Threat Color Stick

The perfect highlighting stick, Thrive Causemetics’ Triple Threat Color Stick is equipped with a blending brush on one end and a glimmery cream pigment on the other. Sweep across your cheekbones, the tip of your nose and your cupid’s bow — it’ll be hard not to put this everywhere.

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MERIT Day Glow Highlighting Balm

For a highlighter that has all the glow with none of the sparkle, look no further. The MERIT Day Glow is a subtle, creamy balm that has a buildable and dewy finish, packed with vitamins to hydrate your skin as it enhances it.

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Westman Atelier Lit Up Highlight Stick

In three stunning shades, this gel highlighter has a sheer, jelly-like finish for the ultimate glass skin effect. A little bit goes a long way — dab on the high points of your face for a light-catching glow.

Additional reporting by Mary Honkus & Trishna Rikhy

Design: Juliana Campisi