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.
A new take on the OG version, this highlighter palette features an updated formula and packaging. You can use the four complementary colors alone, obvi, but we're big fans of swirling them together for the ultimate illuminating hue. And can we talk about the price for a sec? Our wallet loves this product almost as much as we do.
Maybelline New York Master Bronze Color & Highlighting Kit, $12.99
The illuminating powders in this newbie may look like any other, but they're actually gel-based, making for saturated -- yet easily blendable -- color. Plus, each of the four hues has a slightly different level of shimmer, ideal for adjusting just how glowy you want to get.
