The Highlight Arsenal Part 2 – The Liquids

Highlighters, we can’t get enough of them. In part one I shared my fave powders, it’s now time to shine a light on the lovely liquids! Liquid highlighters are a great way of achieving more of a natural glow. A great way to fake-it-to make it, they’re less obvious than powders and leave that much coverted dewy glow.  

for all over, lit from within radiance 

Laura Mercier Radiance Primer £29 John Lewis

Highlighter and primer in one! The flesh coloured cream imparts the most stunning lit from within, super-healthy glow. There’s no obvious shimmer or frostiness, just the most exquisite pearl tint that creates a soft focus effect and an all over dewy glow that lasts.

the bargain buy 

17 Skin Wow Primer liquid highlighter £5.99 Boots

Personally I find it a bit too full-on to use as a primer, but perfect for spot highlighting, especially on the cheek bones and temples. Dab a little anywhere you want a pearlised glow - a great alternative to high beam and a snip of the price.

for show-stopping glow!

MAC Strobe Cream £10/30ml MAC

Mix a little with foundation for a fake it to make it glow or for added sheen and polish, lightly dab anywhere you want to highlight – cheek bones, brow bones, forehead etc– under foundation for a subtle look or over for amped up glow. And, as the name suggest, this one photographs beautifully.

for a girly glow 

Benefit High Beam £5/5ml Boots 

Super easy to use with the dab-n-go applicator. High Beam has a slightly pinky tint that gives the most pretty pearlised glow. There’s a barely detectable shimmer and an overall frosty finish and it.stays.in.place! The

for a sun-kissed glow

Benefit Sun Beam £19.50/13ml Lookfantastic 

Bronzer and highlighter in one! The stunning warm champagne summer hues are perfect for adding a little depth of colour and the shimmery golden particles add a wham-bam glow. My summer holiday go-to!

What are your favourite liquid highlighters?