powder highlighter

Most options are described as buildable, ranging from a sheer, subtle glow up to high-impact, highly pigmented highlights.

Common application areas include the cheekbones, brow bone, cupid’s bow, inner eye corners, bridge of the nose, collarbones and—even for extra glow—shoulders.

The results include products labeled for all skin tones as well as formulas specified for lighter or deeper tones, so a range of shades is represented.

They range from a soft luminous sheen to a high-impact pearl or metallic shine, with descriptions using terms like “illuminating,” “metallic,” “shimmer” and “high shine.”

Typical finishes include illuminating (soft glow), metallic or high-shine, shimmer, and some semi-matte options.