How and Where to Apply Highlighter

Glowing skin is always in. And, while we try to make the best of our natural radiance with elevated skincare, most of us need a little something extra to hit those high points and give our complexions that oh-so coveted lit-from-within effect. Faking it ’til we make it, highlighters have been an absolute essential in most beauty kits for some time now, served up in an array of deliciously different finishes and luminosities.

Highlighting is all about mimicking the way natural light catches and reflects off our bone structure, effectively popping those points and accentuating our features with a brightening boost. And, as with all key trends, it encompasses a spectrum of styles, from those notice-me holographic hues or chromatic strobing all the way through to the dewy, glass skin effect that’s oh-so on point right now. Your skin, but better; current times call for skincare-makeup hybrids that enhance and elevate our natural beauty, delivering glossy, hydrated skin, with that post-facial luminosity that shines out. 

How To Apply Highlighter in 5 Steps

Get instant luminosity with a simple, easy-to-follow routine:

1. Prep skin with a skincare-based primer or tinted SPF, like Blurring Primer, Oil-Free Tinted Primer, or C‑Shield Moisture Tint, for a glow-boosting base.
2. Apply foundation and concealer as usual.
3. Choose your highlighter texture—powder, stick, or balm—based on your desired finish.
4. Apply highlighter to key high points using a brush, sponge, or fingers.

Blend edges to avoid harsh lines, and set with a light dusting of powder if needed.

For Instant Luminosity

A new way to shine without obvious sparkle, Skin Glow Powder Highlighter feels luxuriously lightweight and meshes with skin like a cream highlighter, without settling into fine lines. Its multi-dimensional, pearlescent shine is effortless and modern. Infused with vitamin C and niacinamide for added brightening, it’s buildable, blendable, and easy to customize from a subtle glow to a more statement finish.

If you prefer a glazed, dewy effect, Skin Glow Stick Highlighter is your go-to. Creamy and effortless to apply, it creates instant luminosity that can be layered depending on whether you want a natural or more pronounced radiance. Sweep on the high points of the face, décolleté, or anywhere you want a lit-from-within glow. Both stick and powder come in three light-lifting shades—Champagne, Rosé, and Cognac—so there’s a hue to suit every skin tone.

For Glass Skin Effects

The Glow Up Highlighter hits the sweet spot of all-out translucency with zero pigmentation, giving a glass skin effect that’s universally flattering for all skin types and tones. As it highlights, it’s packed with hyaluronic acid, protective antioxidants, and shea butter, melting into skin to nourish from within.

This versatile, silky balm can be applied in multiple ways. For a high-shine effect, swatch directly onto the skin, then blend with fingers. For a subtler glow, pat gently with a brush or fingers, layering over cheek color, eye color, or lip color for a natural, light-catching sheen. “It works best when swatched onto fingers first to warm it up for more precise application, then patted onto desired areas,” advises Janeena Rumsey, Global Artistry Lead. Whether on cheekbones, brow bones, eyelids, or even over lipstick, this multi-tasking highlighterbalmstick lets you create your perfect glow—your way.

Why Choose Skincare-Based Highlighters

Skincare-based highlighters don’t just add shimmer—they enhance your skin’s health while giving you a radiant glow. Here’s how Glo Skin Beauty formulas combine makeup and skincare benefits:

• Brighten over time with Vitamin C: The Skin Glow Powder Highlighter is infused with vitamin C to help brighten dull, tired skin while delivering instant luminosity for a radiant, healthy-looking complexion.

• Hydrate and refresh with hyaluronic acid and shea butter: The Glow Up Highlighter keeps dry areas like cheekbones and brow bones nourished, so your glow stays fresh and dewy, never flaky.

• Support even tone and smooth texture with niacinamide: The Skin Glow Stick Highlighter helps refine complexion and promote smoother skin, making your high points look naturally radiant rather than just shimmery.

• Multi-tasking formulas for skin-loving radiance: Each highlighter combines hydration, antioxidants, and buildable glow, so your makeup look enhances your skin’s health while adding lit-from-within shine.
  
  

How to Choose a Highlighter for Your Skin

The right highlighter makeup can elevate any makeup look by enhancing your high points and adding effortless radiance.

For a subtle, lit-from-within glow, try Glow Up Highlighter. This sheer balm melts into skin for a soft, dewy finish—perfect for a natural-looking sheen on the cheekbone, brow bone, and bridge of your nose. Use a small amount of highlighter for a fresh, glowy effect.

If you want creamy, buildable shine, Skin Glow Stick Highlighter delivers smooth, pearlescent radiance. Swipe along the high points of the face and blend for a glowy, natural finish that works for all skin tones.

For a long-lasting or more polished makeup look, Skin Glow Powder Highlighter adds refined, buildable luminosity. Dust onto cheekbones, inner corners, or collarbone for a radiant, all-over glow.

No matter the formula, start with a bit of highlighter and build gradually.

Lasting Luminosity

No matter your skin tone, texture, or preferred makeup look, Glo Skin Beauty makeup highlighters let you enhance your complexion while nourishing and hydrating skin. From subtle radiance to statement shimmer, these skincare-based highlighters deliver a luminous, healthy glow that’s buildable, versatile, and effortlessly glowy—so your high points shine, naturally.

Key Takeaways

• Step-by-step application tips to highlight your high points like a pro, whether using a powder, stick, or balm highlighter.

• How to choose the right formula for your skin tone, desired finish, and makeup routine—subtle, dewy, or statement radiance.

• Skincare benefits behind your glow, including hydration, brightening, and smoothing, so your lit-from-within look is healthy as well as radiant.