If you have pale skin, it's hard to find a highlighter that works for you. Many highlighters are too dark or too orange, and others are too sparkly or frosty. But we found a few that are just right for pale skin, whether you're looking for a subtle glow or something that will stand out. Here are some of the best highlighters on the market.
Size: 2 x 0.12 oz/ 3.5 g·ITEM: 2211076
Color: Afternoon Snack/Mo' Hunny - soft bronzed champagne sheen / supercharged bronzed champagne shimmer
$54.00
Amazing Highlighter...I have very pale skin and this highlighter combo is my absolute favorite! ...Pale skin approved...I was never big on the whole highlighter trend. I am very pale and most highlighters don't show up on me, or make my pale skin look strange or they accentuate my pores and textured skin I happen to have in the areas you would highlight.
What it is: A weightless, long-wear, cream-powder hybrid highlighter for the face and eyes in a range of shades, from subtle to supercharged, in solos and expertly-paired duos.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and phthalates. This product is also cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This long-wearing highlighter was born in a lineup of solos and duos for all skin tones. The cream-powder hybrid melts into skin and blends with almost zero effort. Loaded with superfine shimmer for an ultra-smooth, creamy texture, it’s your go-to for highlighting your face, eyes, and collarbone.
Size: 0.12 oz/ 3.6 mL·ITEM: 2096956
Color: Radiant Rose - light shell pink
$43.00
Its great equalizer for dark circles, I put it on and let it sit for 30 seconds before patting it into my skin. this way it lasts all day, and helps my concealer last longer. the product is easy to apply and melts into your skin, minimal work required. ...no highlighter under eyes compare
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.
$52.00
Need this highlighter in your routine...Such a great highlighter. Beautiful color and pigment is amazing. ...I purchased this because I love the idea of an out of this world highlighter. This highlighter melts into the skin and has a pearl and slight gold shift.
What it is: A next generation, second-skin, glossy-glow highlighter that gives a wet look finish.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and mineral oil. It is also gluten-free and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This easy-to-use powder formula leaves a radiant and luminous shimmer for a moonlit luminescence that’s out of this world. Plus, it smells like fresh crisp apples.
$44.00
The rose gold shade is lovely on my pale skin, just enough hint of color that I can wear it on its own as blush, but also looks beautiful layered with a dab of cream blush or powdered bronzer....This highlighter is my favorite. It works so well with my skin tone.
What it is: A skin-perfecting pressed highlighter for a lit-from-within-looking glow.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of formaldehydes, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfates SLS & SLES, and triclosan. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know:
Microfine 3D pearls & pigments reflect pure light to add depth & dimension, while diffusing imperfections, butter-soft formula glides on smooth, buildable glow melts into skin for seamless blending that doesn't look glittery, and 2 universal shades for a warm or cool glow.
$70.00
It's changed my makeup game. Unlike other highlighters that feel dry or cakey, this one's silky and hydrating, thanks to hyaluronic acid. ...Dewy glam highlighter...Love love this highlighter!! I purchased at a Macys and just beautiful glow that melts into the skin🤍🤍🤍 gives that wet look I love herrr🤍🤍
What it is: Dior Forever Glow Luminizer Highlighter powder is reinvented with 2 new light-reflecting finishes*. Infused with hyaluronic acid for added hydration.
What Else You Need to Know: The unique, gel-base formula is highly concentrated in shimmering pearlescent micro-pigments that blend evenly & diffuse light. This long-wearing highlighter powder is available in 2 new finishes: Halo for a crystal glow, Strobe** for a duo-chrome shimmer. Available in 4 shades.
Size: 0.31 oz/ 9 g·ITEM: 2093649
Color: Double-Gleam - beige that breaks silver
$59.00
Go-To Highlighter...This is by far my go-to highlighter. I have about 10 different highlighters, but this is the one I use every day. ...This is amazing on pale skin, warm skin. It is my perfect highlighter.
What it is:
A liquid-powder highlighter that gives a luminous, well-defined finish.
What does:
Extra Dimension Skinfinish adds the perfect glow to skin. The liquid-powder highlighter with prismatic reflections is designed to sculpt and highlight your face, leaving a luminous, well-defined finish. The creamy powder formula lasts up to ten hours.
What else you need to know:
This product is non-acnegenic, dermatologist tested, ophthalmologist tested, and suitable for all skin types.
$35.00
My favorite highlighter ever!!!...It looks so good on my pale complexion. It has a great smooth finish that shines without being too glittery. 100% recommend!...Best highlighter I’ve ever used!...This is my absolute favorite highlighter. I’m pale and warm-complected, and it looks flawless without being too minimal or overpowering.
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: 0.16 oz/ 4.5 mL·ITEM: 2449767
Color: Golden - luminous soft gold that flatters medium skin tones
$46.00
A lovely highlighter!...I got the shade opal and it is such a nice pale highlighter. The glitters are very finely milled and the formula is super buttery. ...perfect if you are like me and have a very fair skin tone! it’s an essential to pale girlies <3
What it is: A creamy, weightless highlighter that illuminates and visibly smooths the appearance of skin, for a healthy, effortless, back-from-the beach glow.
What Else You Need to Know: This ultra-silky, soft-focus powder melts onto the skin and blends effortlessly. It is a transparent blend of microspheres and light-refracted pearls that leaves no visible powdery effects.
Size: 0.16 oz·ITEM: 2746444
Color: 01 pretty purlz - soft pearlescent shimmer
$54.00
I've been searching for a skin tone type of highlighter since highlighters started getting out of hand with the light ashy tones and glitter. ...This highlighter leaves skin with a subtle glow and isn't too sparkly.
What it is: A skin-tone-based highlighter with a silky-soft feel that’s infused with superfine pearls, designed to flatter every tone for a low-key glow.
What Else You Need to Know: This lightweight, long-wearing formula delivers a natural-looking, radiant finish. The smooth-glide, no-grit feel blends into skin without disturbing makeup. It improves the appearance of fine lines and resists sweat and humidity. The superfine pearls are delicate, so handle with care.