When one of the most influential women in the beauty industry (she has 20 million Insta followers, NBD) comes out with a highlighter palette, you know it's going to be good, but even we were surprised by just how darn good it is. Not only are the four colors flawless with just the right amount of shimmer, but there are also simple, straightforward instructions as to how and where to use each one. Also nice: It comes in two shades, one for lighter complexions, one for medium to dark skin. There's also a limited-edition Summer Solstice palette that features playful, electric highlighter hues in violet, gold, pink and bronze.
Our inner minimalist loves that this highlighter palette keeps it super simple: A glimmery bronzer to sculpt and define, and a perfectly coordinated golden highlighter to create lit-from-within skin. The pigments in both are rolled into elastomer pearls... translation? Amazing bendability and completely uniform color, with no streaks in sight.
Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Skin Twinkle Lighting Palette Volume II, $42
These powders hit just the right shimmer level -- substantial enough that you can see it, without veering into disco ball territory. Infused with antioxidants (never a bad thing), they stay smooth on skin, no risk of caking or creasing. You can't go wrong with any of the four colors, but we're currently using 'Daylight' on our cheekbones, ICYW.
Kat Von D Beauty Alchemist Holographic Palette, $32
If you're just not a bronzy skin kind of girl, pick up this option. True to the name, the four powders deliver a holographic, prismatic effect that's still gorgeous and luminescent, but slightly different than the norm. The iridescent green, blue, violet and pink shades are pretty in the pan, but even prettier on. Try them dabbed over shadow or even lipstick to add unexpected dimension to any color.
These six pressed powders (in both cool and warm shades) are silky smooth with micro pearls that leave skin gleaming. Sweep them onto cheekbones, brow bones, your decolletage... they work equally well on any face or body part you want to highlight.
