The best highlighter for deep skin is a richly pigmented shade that complements a deeper complexion. Highlighters that are too light or too icy can look grey on deeper skin tones and leave an unflattering cast, so Charlotte suggests opting for gold and bronze shades that pop on deep skin.
Charlotte’s NEW! Hollywood Glow Glide Face Architect Highlighter in Bronze Glow is a perfect highlighter for deep skin. The shade is a golden bronze that’s inspired by the mood lighting of twilight, creating a beautiful, bronze glow that adds warmth to the complexion. Its Glow Glide formula smooths across the high points of the face, harmonising with a deeper shade of foundation to create a magical, megawatt glow.
Deep skin tones are also perfectly suited to Charlotte’s Gilded Glow and Rose Gold Glow shades. Gilded Glow is a true yellow-gold that’s particularly flattering on deep skin with warm and golden undertones, and Rose Gold Glow is a gleaming rose gold that adds a pink-toned flush to deep skin.
There are many ways to achieve glowy skin, but nothing makes it as effortless and seamless as liquid highlighters. Sure, powdery formulas have long been a cult favorite (Becca Champagne Pop, we're looking at you), but there's no denying that liquid makeup products offer something different. These shimmery options can be just as pigmented and blinding as their powdery counterparts, all while being extremely easy to build and blend with the rest of your complexion essentials. The best part? There are plenty of options now now that they're making a comeback for 2024 makeup trends, especially if you like a more natural side.
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I converted to Team Liquid Highlighter not so long ago, but once I did, I never looked back. I'm all for reducing the amount of time that it takes for me to get ready, especially on office days when I have less than 15 minutes to do my everyday look. And nothing cuts down my makeup routine better than opting for liquid and creamy formulas.
Out of all products I've tried, I found that liquid highlighters are the most versatile. They're one of those multitasking makeup products that you can use in every way possible to get your most dewy, “glazed”-looking skin yet. Personally, I love mixing a few drops in my foundation for an allover glowy finish, dabbing a bit on the high points of my cheeks and even popping a bit on top of my eyelids for a glossy look.
Some darker shades can even be used as bronzing drops, while others can work as body highlighters (hi, Refy Body Glow)—ideal for when you want to channel your inner bronze goddess. Long story short, there's no limit as to how you can apply a liquid highlighter. Simply experiment and find out your favorite way to glow.
To help you narrow down your pick, we've put together a handy guide of the very best liquid highlighters for the days when you want to look a tad more radiant. From affordable finds and premium buys to trending ones and the all-time classics that stand the test of time (plus a few newer releases that have just landed on the Glamour beauty desk), these are the ones worth trying. So read up and get glowing.