If you have dark skin, there are plenty of luminizers that can complement your beautiful skin tone. Luminizers are great for special events and they're also great for everyday use. Here are some great luminizers for dark skin to help you look your best.
$53.00
I also use it to illuminate my skin....Guerlain just has this amazing ability to produce the right colours for face! I believe no matter what your skin tone is, you will be able to find the one product that just blends and melts into your skin and looks fabulously natural.
What it is:
A concealer that hides all imperfections and awakens the skin's youthfulness in a single step.
What it does:
Guerlain's new Precious Light Rejuvenating Illuminator hides all imperfections and awakens the skin's youthfulness with a single click of its magic wand brush. This must-have makeup tool employs an exclusive double-sided Gold Radiance Pigment: The opaque side targets imperfections and dull zones, toning down the appearance of wrinkles, dilated pores, and pigment irregularities, while the golden side reflects light.
Size: 0.17 oz/ 4.82 g·ITEM: 1833508
Color: living luminizer - ultra sheer, light-reflective luminizer with a translucent satin-pearl finish
$38.00
I would describe my skin to be a medium to dark tone. This luminizer looks good on my skin. ...I have a feeling this will last me a year. Still translucent, just not for dark skin tones!
What it is: An award-winning cream luminizer that awakens skin with the ultimate light-reflective, dewy glow for a subtle, luminous look that is lit from within.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Coconut Oil: Helps soften and soothe the skin.
- Vitamin E: Protects skin and provides ultra-moisture to soften and soothe.
- Castor Seed Oil: Acts as a great source of hydration and helps soothe the skin.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances.
Size: 0.35 oz/ 10 g·ITEM: 1875228
Color: 03 Dark - milk chocolate brown, deep skin tones
$38.00
Though I'm not sure about this being really medium, it is only a touch too dark for me and I am currently a fairly fair olive skin tone....This is my everyday highlight! I am African American with dark skin (nw 50-55 in Mac cosmetics) and I purchased the highlight in dark.
What it is:
A hydrating shimmer powderinfused with real crushed pearlsto bring the ultimate glowing, healthy-looking texture to the face and body.
What it does:
Specially formulated for a long lasting finish, All Over Face & Body Shimmer in Powder glides across the skin for a gentle and natural-looking radiance. Perfect for creating a Hollywood glow, it’s easy to apply, light and comfortable, and long-lasting to ensure that skin is left with a gentle shimmer and glowing finish for hours.
Size: 1.0 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2116051
Color: 5 - Tan - Golden peach for tan skin tones
$44.00
For ladies with super uneven skin tone, dry spots, acne, dark spots, this products is not for you. ...Dry Skins Best Friend...It’s super light weight and glowy, almost like second skin natural. I have Sahara Desert dry skin, and this does not cake up on me one bit!
What it is:
A complexion booster that blurs, smooths, and illuminates for a real-life filter effect. Customize your glow with four ways to apply.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Liquid
Best for Skin Type: Normal, Oily, Dry, and Combination
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Finely Milled Powders: Blurs lines and pores for a smoother, soft-focus look.
- Porcelain Flower Extract: Thai flower derivative that visibly brightens and moisturizes skin.
$42.00
I got this in shade Nova. The base is too dark for my skin tone, but looks really nice mixed in with the foundation. ...I tried Nova - this would be good for fair skins. I received this product free for testing purposes but opinions are my own.
What it is: A gel-based, anti-pollution serum-highlighter that can be mixed with skincare or foundation or applied directly to skin for a natural, dewy finish.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hydrolyzed Algae: Algae derived, it helps control oil and bacteria while conditioning skin.
- Marine Actives: Helps to firm and protect skin against free radicals and UV light.
- Mastic: Helps refine the skin’s texture to give a smooth and even appearance.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances.
Size: 0.28 oz/ 8 g·ITEM: 2228914
Color: Genesis - peach base with a gold pearl
$39.00
i’m shade 110 in fenty foundation and oslo in nars, so i’m very very pale, & because of that this highlighter leaves a dark shadow behind on my cheeks. but this will make an excellent gift for my friend with a deeper skin tone, and i’m very excited to see their reaction! ...This color is perfect for any skin tone!
What it is: A lustrous, skin-perfecting highlighter with up to 12 hours of wear.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens.
What Else You Need to Know: This unique, revolutionary, hybrid formula enhances and illuminates skinno filters needed. With a second-skin finish, the Digital Dust formula allows you to easily blend and build from a soft, dewy sheen to a striking glow without appearing powdery or intensifying the look of unwanted texture.
$38.00
The medium is a proper Champaign gold. so lovey, does not feel heavy at all. it melts into your skin. just so beautiful. i took a close up shot for everyone. hope the quality cones through. thank ND❤....Ended up ordering this off Beautylish since I wanted the Light shade and saw everyone else who ordered Light was getting sent Dark. Since I actually managed to get sent the correct shade I can say that this highlighter is STUNNING!
What it is:
An illuminating cream stick that perfectly fuses to skin for a glow that seems to come from within.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens. This product is also cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Easy direct application allows you to glow and go with style. Lychee extract offers antioxidant, hydrating properties.
Size: 0.5 oz / 15 mL·ITEM: 2375392
Color: Rich in Radiance
$36.00
I love using this as a primer. Its tinted pretty dark so I don’t recommend for lighter skin tones unless you are going for a warmer glow. ...Amazing Highlight for Dark Skin...I was a bit overwhelmed when opening the product but OMG this is the perfect highlight color for my skin tone. I love the consistency and a little goes a long way.
What it is: A flattering cream highlighter that works in four ways to blur imperfections and create the ultimate glow.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Jojoba Oil: Absorbs into the skin to nourish and hydrate.
- Meadowfoam Seed Oil: Conditions and softens skin, creating the perfect base for makeup application.
- Chia Seed Oil: Visibly strengthens and firms while hydrating and smoothing.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances.
Size: 1.0 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2414027
Color: Starglow - universal champagne
$28.00
The formula is like a creamy gel, it’s not greasy at all and leaves the perfect glow! I have a medium skin tone and the bronze color is perfect. ...Sunglow for Sri Lankan Dark Complexion...I totally understand why this product works incredibly for lighter skin tones but I had to use 2-3 pumps just to see a glow, and at that point it just felt too heavy.
What it is: An illuminating gel-based luminizer made of 75 percent water that can be mixed with skincare, foundation, or worn alone for a fresh, dewy look.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Plant-Derived Glycerin: A powerful humectant to help increase skin’s natural moisture level.
- Vitamin C: Known to brighten skin’s appearance.
- Rose Hip Seed Oil: Ultra rich in antioxidants to help visibly brighten and moisturize skin.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is gluten-free, cruelty-free.
Size: 0.60 oz/ 18 mL·ITEM: 2503779
Color: Brave - champagne
$19.00
This Aim High Multi-Use Liquid Highlighter is easy to apply, long lasting and fit my skin tone very well. And this product is not expensive at all. ...Great Product Not for Lighter Skin...So great product but only highlight on tan to deep skin tones.
What it is: A multi-purpose liquid highlighter booster than can be used over, underneath or mixed with your foundation to give your skin an undeniable healthy-looking glow
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Myrciaria dubia Fruit Extract: Helps brighten the look of uneven skin tone and dark spots.
- Mangifera indica (Mango) Fruit Extract: Antioxidant benefits that help to soothe and replenish skin.
- Sodium Hyaluronate: Rich in vitamin A to visibly revitalize the look of skin.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.