Finding a highligher for fair skin can be a challenge. You don't want a striped look on the face, and many palettes are not forgiving. This list is curated from my own drawers. I've organzied my recommendations into powders and creams/liquids. Go for...
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Powders
Get ready for the most blendable and builable formulas that are super soft.
This is the highligther that broke the internet. Seriously, wet n wild's website went down when this was released. This formula is so inexpensive yet majorly good.
MegaGlo™ Highlighting Powder
This highlighter is so soft and diffused for that lit from within look. It's baked but ready to go.
Baked Highlighter
You would swear this powder is a cream! It's almost a hybrid with a powder finish.
Murumuru Butter Highlighter
Did you forget about this one? The big pan is affordable for what you get. A classic.
Mary-Lou Manizer® Powder Highlighter
Get that wet metal-metallic sheen with this drugstore pick!
Hear me out. These have a green and a blue shift that you might not want for daily wear, but they also look amazing on the eyes, especially over black eyeshadow. A great 2-for-1.
Chameleon Chrome
This is my most reached for highlighter! This amazing formula works over powder or creams! That is rare. Worth every penny and each shade is fair skin approved. The gold is somewhat suspect but it works.
Shimmer & Strobe Highlighting Palette
Another classic you probably forgot about. Blends like a dream for that wet look but also includes a cream.
Sleek MakeUP Highlighting Palette - 4 Shades
We don't hear about loose powder highlight much anymore but WNW still has one.
MegaGlo Loose Highlighting Powder
Including this one if you want more of the sheer glitter look. Also, it's gorgeous!
Mineral Wear® Diamond Dust – Starlit Glow
Creams/Liquids
These formulas layer well without remvoing coverage underneath. Brush, sponge, or finger is your application choice.
It's as simple as swipe and go with these sticks! They have 3 great color options for fair skin.
MegaGlo Vitamin E Makeup Stick- Highlight
We don't hear enough about this product. It was head of it's time when it came out.
MegaGlo Halo Liquid Highlighter
You don't need Charlotte Tilbury with this one! Just as good with dupe packaging.
Halo Glow Highlight Beauty Wand
This is a multi-use product, but, I do enjoy using it as a liquid highlighter for a more subtle and buildable look.
Halo Glow Liquid Filter Complexion Booster
This product is a great foundation mix in as well as liquid highlight! The tube is huge you'll never run out.
Butter Glow Liquid Highlighter
This magical product can be highlight, primer, or a foundation mix in.
