Have you noticed most makeup brands are releasing highlighters in wild, non-traditional colors? We're happy to say that the punchy trend is showing no signs of stopping. From kissing your cheekbones to decorating your decollete with ethereal colors, it's a fun way to bring more color into your life. If while perusing Sephora's shelves you've seen colors like green, blue and purple highlighter lately, but have no clue how to incorporate them into your beauty repertoire, we've got you covered. Check out some of our favorite colorful highlighter makeup looks — in every shade of the rainbow. We'll give you some product recommendations and tips for pulling the look together. Perhaps you'll find a new favorite color to accentuate your features. Happy highlighting!
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Look created by: @beautsoup
Highlighter Used: Anastasia Beverly Hills Dream Glow Kit, in Sunshine $45
How to pull it off: Yellow highlighter looks gorgeous when paired with bright, juicy citrus hues and an otherwise neutral face. Sweep the highlight onto the inner corners of eyes, tip of the nose and along the cheekbones for a sunny glow.
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Highlighter Used: Anastasia Beverly Hills Dream Glow Kit, in Sunshine $45
How to pull it off: Yellow highlighter looks gorgeous when paired with bright, juicy citrus hues and an otherwise neutral face. Sweep the highlight onto the inner corners of eyes, tip of the nose and along the cheekbones for a sunny glow.
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Look created by: @seraphinebotanicals
Highlighter Used: Seraphine Botanicals Love + Light Highlighter Cream, in Constellation, $25
How to pull it off: Start with a neutral canvas and use the iridescent highlighter along the high points of the face to really make them pop. A quick sweep above and below the brow bone, down the bridge of the nose, along the cheek bones and the cupid's bow will leave your features gleaming.
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Highlighter Used: Seraphine Botanicals Love + Light Highlighter Cream, in Constellation, $25
How to pull it off: Start with a neutral canvas and use the iridescent highlighter along the high points of the face to really make them pop. A quick sweep above and below the brow bone, down the bridge of the nose, along the cheek bones and the cupid's bow will leave your features gleaming.
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Look created by: @symphanisoto
Highlighter Used: Fenty Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter, in Mimosa Sunrise/Sangria Sunset $36
How to pull it off: Inspired by Rihanna's iconic Met Gala makeup, this magenta orange duo is meant to be used all over the face. Sweep it on in place of blush and eyeshadow for a beautiful monochromatic look. Keep the rest of the face simple with lipstick, mascara and minimal eyeliner.
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Highlighter Used: Fenty Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter, in Mimosa Sunrise/Sangria Sunset $36
How to pull it off: Inspired by Rihanna's iconic Met Gala makeup, this magenta orange duo is meant to be used all over the face. Sweep it on in place of blush and eyeshadow for a beautiful monochromatic look. Keep the rest of the face simple with lipstick, mascara and minimal eyeliner.
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Look created by: @jordanliberty
Highlighter Used: Bite Beauty Multisticks, in Peacock Pearl, Blush Pearl and Pink Pearl, $24
How to pull it off: Angelic hues like pastel pink and blue make a big impact in this minimalist look. Matte skin, soft pink lipstick and impeccable brows create the perfect canvas for tiny glimmers of pink highlight throughout the face. Eyes smolder in a combination of the pink and blue shades. Divine!
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Highlighter Used: Bite Beauty Multisticks, in Peacock Pearl, Blush Pearl and Pink Pearl, $24
How to pull it off: Angelic hues like pastel pink and blue make a big impact in this minimalist look. Matte skin, soft pink lipstick and impeccable brows create the perfect canvas for tiny glimmers of pink highlight throughout the face. Eyes smolder in a combination of the pink and blue shades. Divine!
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