Dark circles are a common problem, especially for people who work at computers all day. If you're looking for a way to brighten your eyes and reduce the appearance of dark circles, try highlighters. Highlighters are a type of makeup product designed to give skin a natural-looking glow. When used properly, they can help to reduce the appearance of dark circles and make you look more awake. Here are a few suggested products for using the highlighter to reduce the appearance of dark circles.

Size: 0.12 oz/ 3.6 mL·ITEM: 2096931
Color: Bright Forecast - mid tone peachy coral
$43.00
I love a nice bright under eye, so for someone who tends to have dark circles a few products are needed to achieve the look. ...I have always struggled from dark circles under my eyes and this has been my go to product for years.
What it is:
A pen-style highlighter that efficiently brings a soft, sheer wash of color to the skin.
What it does:
With its precision application, Prep + Prime Highlighter adds radiance just where you want it. The formula goes on smoothly for cushion-soft wear. Use it over makeup for highlights or touch-ups, or under makeup to brighten and prime.
Prep + Prime Highlighter provides instant radiance that is lightweight, long-wearing, and non-drying. It is dermatologist-tested, ophthalmologist-tested, and non-acnegenic.

Size: 0.24 oz / 7 g·ITEM: 2643328
Color: Bronze Glow - golden-bronze
$66.50
I like this more than other CT highlighters I’ve tried in the past. It’s more of a true highlighter than the shade in her Bronze & Glow duo. ...I felt it really brightened up my face, especially my under eyes where I have dark circles. I thought it held up really well too. ...Best CT Highlighter Formula Yet
What it is: A powder highlighter that glides on like a liquid to give skin an instant, skin-perfecting filter to highlight, sculpt, and lift.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Silky Squalane: Glides onto the skin for an even glow; never patchy, dry, or cakey.
- Smoothing Emollients: Perfect and hydrate the skin for a satin-smooth texture.

Size: 0.22 oz / 6.5 mL·ITEM: 2643716
Color: Fair Warm 12 - fair complexion with yellow undertones
$43.00
This Concealer Helped Dark Circles Pull a Houdini...I have been struggling with dark circles off and on for several years. No matter how concealers or eye creams I have used, I can't seem to make them look less noticeable. ...No more dark circles!...It definitely helped get rid of my dark circles with very little needed. the concealer felt light and was not cakey.
What it is: A concealer and serum that provides instant medium coverage and clinically fades the look of dark spots and other skin texture concerns over time.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- 2% Niacinamide: Helps skin look more even-toned and minimizes the look of dark spots.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Helps support skin elasticity and plumpness.
- Caffeine: Helps skin look brighter.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, mineral oil, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan.
What Else You Need to Know: This lightweight, creamy concealer contains two percent niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and caffeine&mdash

$44.00
I'm 36 years old and mom with little sleep, but it's light-diffusing particles draw attention away from my dark circles, fine lines and large pores. Pair it with the Perfecting Complexion Foundation Stick and you'll be feeling like a million bucks!...I also put in on my under eye before I put on the minimalist complexion stick and it cancels out my dark circles really naturally. I'll definitely pick up the champagne shade!
What it is: A sheer, lightweight moisturizing highlighter made for daytime wear that visibly illuminates your skin for a dewy glow with zero sparkle.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Stick
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Plant-Based Squalane: Locks in hydration, conditions skin, and supports elasticity.
- Olive Fruit Oil: Nourishes skin with monounsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E.
- Phytosterol and Amino Acid Blend: Minimizes moisture loss and supports a healthy skin barrier.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

Size: 0.18 oz / 5 g·ITEM: 2577989
Color: Dark - warms medium dark to dark skin tones
$50.00
I wear 11N and 12O in his foundation which are lighter mediums but I always get the skin enhancer in medium dark. The tone compliments my skin for some reason and isn't too dark. ...Got the shade medium/dark & it really adds a pretty, soft and glowy warmth to my face.
What it is: This skin enhancer is a 3-in-1 cream bronzer that warms, shapes & evens skintone with light-to-medium coverage & a dewy finish.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vitamins A, D, and E: Antioxidants.
- Omega 6 Fatty Acid: Provides a protective layer to keep skin nourished.

$98.00
I'm really pale (MAC NC15 is almost too dark for me) so I use the left shade as an all over powder for a slight glow, the middle shade as a brightener under my eyes (I have really dark circles) and highlighter on my cheekbones and the right shade as a bronzer to add some colour. ...I don't use any base, just this. Great for dark cirlcles on eyes too. I use the middle one for dark circles, then blend all three for an all over blend.
What it is:
A palette featuring three shades of Ambient Lighting Powder, the high-tech, soft-focus finishing powder that recreates the most exquisitely flattering types of light. .
What it does:
Ambient Lighting Powder is a groundbreaking collection of finishing powders that capture, diffuse, and soften the way light reflects on your skin. Unlike traditional powders, which merely cloak imperfections, Ambient Lighting Powder utilizes photoluminescent technology to filter out harsh light and refine the appearance of the complexion. The powders deliver a multidimensional luminescence to every skin tone, making it appear softer and lit from within.
What else you need to know:
Hourglass products are 100 percent cruelty-free.

$38.00
One of my favorite highlighters...I love this highlighter so much and it gives such a nice glow! I definitely recommend it!...BEST LIQUID HIGHLIGHTER...This highlighter is fantastic. Usually liquid highlighters are terrible for me because the either are too much or not enough.
What it is: A satiny-pink liquid highlighter that accents cheek and brow bones for a dewy glow.
What Else You Need to Know: Benefit Cosmetics’ new doe foot applicator glides on easily for soft rose-gold radiance. This long-lasting formula can be used as a spot highlighter over makeup or wear under complexion favorites for a subtle glow.

Size: 1.0 oz·ITEM: 2414027
Color: Starglow - universal champagne
$43.00
Since it is hydrating and pink-toned, it is a perfect under-eye primer, helping a little with color-correcting my dark circles....Beautiful highlighter...After trying countless highlighters, I’ve finally found the one for me! This highlighter gives off the most dewy, luminous glow.
What it is: This lightweight, non-comedogenic illuminator is your forever first step under makeup for a hydrated, glowy radiance.
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Plant-Derived Glycerin: Powerful humectant known to increase skin’s natural moisture level.
- Olive-Derived Squalane: Locks in moisture and leaves skin quenched and visibly glowing.

Size: 0.5 oz·ITEM: 2414175
Color: Starglow - universal champagne
$25.00
On days when I haven’t had much sleep, I also mix it with my Tower 28 concealer, and the combination works wonders for brightening dark circles. I also enjoy using it as a subtle highlighter under my brows and on my chest for a body glow. ...Best cream highlighter!...Love this highlighter! Lasts so long and it doesn’t create issues with milia like a lot of other highlighters have for me.
What it is: A multi-purpose, water-based luminizer that hydrates and brightens face or body for a fresh dewy look.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Plant-derived Glycerin: A powerful humectant that increases skin’s moisture level.
- Vitamin C: Brightens and refines the appearance of skin.
- Rosehip Seed Oil: Ultra-rich in antioxidants that visibly brighten and moisturize skin.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: Made of 75 percent water and skincare-packed ingredients, Glowy Super Gel’s lit-from-within glow gives the ultimate no-makeup makeup look. Its universal shades can be used as a dewy primer under makeup, a









