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12 Best Cheap- To-High-End Highlighters You Should Get ASAP

Get glowin’ for as low as a dollar.

Takiya T. Khan

Dec 05, 2017

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12 Best Cheap- To-High-End Highlighters You Should Get ASAP

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Are you planning a Sephora haul and need to know what highlighter to splurge on? Or are you trying to find the best glow you can for under $5? Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to spend a fortune to have a poppin’ highlight. Here are the best cheap to high-end highlighters you need to get your hands on ASAP:

1. E.L.F. Shimmering Facial Whip: $1

This is hands-down the BEST liquid highlighter you can get for only one dollar. It’s even more raved about than some pricier liquid highlighters out there.

Get it here: https://www.elfcosmetics.com/p/shimmering-facial-whip

2. E.L.F. Baked Highlighter: $4

Another blinding highlight from ELF. Scrape the top layer off for more pigment!

Get it here: https://www.elfcosmetics.com/p/baked-highlighter?d...

3. Wet 'n' Wild MegaGlo Highlighting Powder: $4.99

Some people prefer this over their high-end highlighters, which is really saying something. They also come in a bunch of pretty shades, including unique ones like pink and purple!

Get it at drugstores or here: http://www.wetnwildbeauty.com/face/highlight-contour/megaglotm-highlighting-powder.html#sm.000006d6b5dr1ueb8shxwk8yghlqu

4. Wet 'n' Wild Color Icon Rainbow Highlighter: $5.99

Want to try the rainbow highlight trend without spending all your money? This is for you.

Get it here: http://www.wetnwildbeauty.com/face/highlight-contour/color-icon-rainbow-highlighter.html#sm.000006d6b5dr1ueb8shxwk8yghlqu

5. ELF Shimmer Highlighting Powder: $6

Wet your brush for more intensity!

Get it here: https://www.elfcosmetics.com/p/high-definition-hightlighting-powder?dept=face-shimmer

6. NYX Born To Glow Liquid Illuminator: $5.25 - $7.50

Another great liquid illuminator for cheap.

Get it here: https://www.nyxcosmetics.com/born-to-glow-liquid-i...

7. Colourpop Super Shock Highlighter: $8

There are a bunch of shades to choose from, from pearly champagnes to electric pinks. Plus, they have some dupes for Becca highlighters! Flexitarian, Wisp, and Lunch Money are among the most popular shades.

Get it here: https://colourpop.com/collections/highlighter?sort=manual&filter=

8. Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Glow Highlighter: $25

How gorgeous are these?

Get it here: https://www.sephora.com/product/liquid-glow-highlighter-P420204?skuId=1942275&icid2=products%20grid:p420204

9. Fenty Beauty Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter: $34

How could I not mention Fenty?!?! Get the highlighter invented by the glow goddess herself:

Get it here: https://www.sephora.com/product/killawatt-freestyl...

10. Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter: $38

This cult-favorite can be applied with a light hand for a natural glow, or built up for a blinding highlight.

Get it here: https://www.sephora.com/product/shimmering-skin-perfector-pressed-P381176?skuId=1538099&icid2=products%20grid:p381176

11. Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kit: $40

Choose from several different palettes that will flatter your skin tone.

Get it here: https://www.sephora.com/search/search.jsp?keyword=glow%20kit&mode=all&ref=900011&pl=40&ph=45

12. Cover FX Custom Enhancer Drops: $42

One drop of this liquid illuminator goes a long way.

Get it here: https://www.sephora.com/product/custom-enhancer-dr...

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Get glowin’ for as low as a dollar.

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2. E.L.F. Baked Highlighter: $4

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