15 Luminous Highlighters That Will Give You the Ultimate Summer Goddess Glow

Vogue Arabia, April 2022. Photo: Joaquin Burgueño

Summer’s here, and there’s no time like the present to get yourself that dewy, sun-kissed glow that works with just about everything, from breezy kaftans to sweet summer dresses.

But if you thought you had to hit the beach or tanning salon to get a healthy sheen on your skin, you couldn’t be more wrong. A great alternative to hours of sun exposure—which damages skin much more than you’d like to believe—is a trusty highlighter. Thanks to our favorite beauty brands, there’s just about every type of formula, intensity, and tone available in stores. While cult favorite Antastasia Beverly Hills offers up its iconic highlighters in easy, travel-ready sticks, Iconic London’s liquid illuminator is a shimmering superhero that’s also won Kim Kardashian‘s vote for an ethereal finish. Fenty Beauty’s three-color palette features a peachy pink shade that’s ideal if you need a little color on the cheeks, Pat McGrath’s latest launch takes inspiration from the luminous skin seen in Netflix original Bridgerton, and for those who love to stick with the classics, there’s no going wrong with Bobbi Brown’s fail-safe highlighter brick.

Whether you dream of pearly cheekbones, or a more dusky, bronzed-out glow, there’s a product that’s just right for you out there. As we dive deeper into the hottest months of the year, here’s a look at some of the best highlighters available online, listed in order of price. Which one do you choose?