If you're looking for a way to add some sparkle to your day, an eye shadow highlighter is the way to go. These products are designed to catch and reflect light, so they're great for adding a bit of shine to your eyes or any other area of your face that needs a little pick-me-up. The highlighter is one of the most versatile tools in a makeup artist's arsenal. It can be used to bring light to dark areas, add definition to lips and cheeks, or even create a halo effect around the face. It's also a great way to add a bit of shimmer and sparkle to any look. Here are a few suggested products for eye shadow highlighter.
Size: 0.09 oz / 2.5 g·ITEM: 2428068
Color: Hula Hoop - lilac taupe
$25.00
I use it on my eyelids and plan to try it out as a highlighter when I tan. It goes on smoothly and blends easily. ...I put this on my eye it felt a little crumbly going on my skin. It pops on my eyes with tiny amount of shern.
What it is: A clean, extruded-powder pigment that glides on smoothly for buildable payoff on eyes, cheeks, and lips. It comes in a peel-off wrapper and a portable, reusable tube.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: Build bolder color with silky, shimmering shades. Designed to be used wet or dry, this formula has a subtle scent made with a blend of essential oils. It comes in a peel-off wrapper and a protective, portable, reusable flip-top tube, so there’s no unnecessary packaging, pan, or palette waste. Since these pigments are handmade, no two are alike.
Size: 0.85 oz / 25 g·ITEM: 2568897
Color: Sweetheart - an olive green with a walnut shift
$38.00
I love using it as a highlighter and it’s very long lasting and you don’t even feel it...Similar to the Rituelle de Fille duochrome highlighters but this is way easier to manipulate and it stays much better.
What it is: A high-impact liquid shadow that displays an ethereal shift between two shades that complement each other.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: When applied, its high pigment immediately resonates through a dazzling multidimensional chrome look. This liquid shadow acts as a stand-alone eyeshadow, lip, or cheek pigment. It delivers crease-proof, up to all-day wear and is optimized for a masterful, dual-color explosion.
Size: 0.18 oz/ 5 g·ITEM: 1118827
Color: Matte Shell / Lace Shimmer - yellow based flesh tone/ iridescent gold
$31.00
I don't use eye shadow so this is perfect for me to use the matte side for the corner and lid of my eyes and highlighter for my brows. ...The shimmer option is great on the brow bones for everyday wear, instead of using eye shadow....Nice basic highlighter
What it is:
A double-ended matte and shimmer brow highlighter.
What it does:
This silky Anastasia Highlighting Duo Pencil features a matte highlighter on one end and a shimmer highlighter on the other. Use the matte side during the day to create a soft highlight, and for evening looks, use the shimmer side to give eyes that soft, satiny glow. It’s formulated with vitamin E and features light-diffusing pigments that even skin tone.
$35.00
Very pretty and reflective. Works best as a shadow topper, but can be worn alone. Be careful though, it is a loose glitter, so I suggest spraying your eyeshadow brush with setting spray before dipping in, or you’ll be very very sparkly...Also, i only have used these with a glitter glue because I have deep set eyes are wear glitter glue with all shimmers/glitters/metallics.
What it is:
An ultrafine, sparkling powder for radiant brilliance on the face and body.
What it does:
This multipurpose powder can be used for both the face and body. The buildable, blendable, light-reflective formula delivers 100-pure pure mother-of-pearl shimmer.
$41.00
I do a natural make up look for everyday and these two shadows give just the right amount of shimmer to brighten my eye area. ...beautiful glitter shadow, dewy finish. Not very deep color but the glitter stayed put on my eyes, never on my face.
What it is:
A weightless, micro-glitter eyeshadow infused with light-reflecting pearls to create high-impact, sparkling eyes.
What it does:
This eyeshadow is infused with refined micro-glitter for a sophisticated, sparkling finish, and features multifaceted pearls that capture and reflect light for brilliant, multidimensional eye looks. It comes in a range of light-catching shades that are buildable from a sheer, crystal-like shimmer to an opaque, prismatic glitter finish. Its weightless formula glides across lids and dries down for smooth, comfortable wear.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates
What else you need to know:
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Size: 5.315w x 5.7d x 3.7h·ITEM: 2883593
$68.00
There is nothing more satisfying, than finding an eye shadow palette with all of your favorite eye shadow colors. ...First new eye shadow palette in literally YEARS and I am so happy with it!
What it is: A 12-pan palette, inspired by dream destinations, to create effortless beachy looks.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Amazonian Clay: Promotes better, longer, truer wear.
- Mineral Pigments: Soothe and soften skin.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclocarban, and triclosan. These products are also vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Ranging from soft mattes to glowing shimmers, these 12 multiuse shades are inspired by iconic trips to dream destinations. Each one can be used as a liner or highlighter, on lids, or in creases. The formulas are infused with Amazonian cla
ITEM: 2866671
Color: Twinkle - white with champagne and silver sparkle
$36.00
Perfect as eyeshadow and quick highlighter!...It’s bright and makes my eyes pop. I wanted something lighter than my skin tone and this is it.
What it is: A sparkling cream eyeshadow stick that goes on smoothly and lasts all day—just swipe and go.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This weightless, creamy eyeshadow stick illuminates and visibly awakens eyes with a soft wash of sparkling color that doesn’t crease and stays color true. The creamy formula doesn’t tug your delicate eye area and wears for up to 12 hours.
$34.00
What it is:
A highly pigmented pressed powder eye shadow that's easily blendable in a wide variety of textures and finishes.
What Else You Need to Know: Highly pigmented powder. Applies evenly, blends well. Can be used wet or dry. Available in a wide variety of textures and finishes.
Added benefits:
- Dermatologist tested
- Ophthalmologist tested
- Non-acnegenic
- Safe for contact-lens wearers
- Can be used wet or dry
Size: 0.05 oz / 1.42 g·ITEM: 2794501
Color: Hypnotic - light gold sparkle
$40.00
A must have glittery eye shadow...Very sparkling, beautiful color and dual chrome eye shadow, is similar to the Patric Ta dual eye shadow. ...Expressive in the eyes...I’m planning on using it on my eyes mainly, maybe as a highlighter too.
What it is: A creamy, dimensional eyeshadow and face glitter with unique reflective qualities and intense sparkle for a hyper-pigmented wet-look shine.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and mineral oil. It is also gluten-free and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This lightweight and comfortable formula offers one-swipe smooth and creamy application. The multi-dimensional light shifting formula gives a high-intensity sparkle and a hyper-pigmented wet-look shine. It’s also multi-use for face and eyes.
Size: 0.14 oz/4 g·ITEM: 2942951
Color: 06 Silver Gleam - True Silver
$43.50
What it is: A high-pigment cream that glides on and blends easily to use as an all-over shadow or precise liner with a 24-hour, waterproof finish.
What Else You Need to Know: This silky, weightless cream delivers bold color that blends with ease and locks in place. The versatile formula can be used to create any look, from smoky eyes, a wash of color on the lid, or sharp, graphic lines. It is also safe for the waterline and is sweat and transfer-proof.
