Glossy skin isn’t going anywhere. For those of us who aren’t blessed enough to have a sunkissed glow all year round there’s thankfully a quick-fix solution: highlighter. There may be a lot of formulas to pick from, including powders, sticks and creams, but liquid highlighters trump them all.

They add hydration as well as a metallic sheen that hits the light differently compared to other highlighter formulas. Not only can they be topped onto cheekbones, but they can also be mixed into your foundation to give it a glowy upgrade.

Liquid highlighters provide the most natural faux glow and only take a few taps of the fingers to apply making them ideal for the make-up minimalists. Here, we’ve tried and tested the best liquid highlighters you can buy to leave skin with a glass-like gleam. 

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