If you have dark skin, you know that it's hard to find products that will show up on your skin without looking too obvious. But there are ways to get the look of a naturally glowing complexion without using any makeup at all. One of these is a product called a luminizer. Here are some great options for luminizers available today.
Size: 0.67 oz/ 20 g·ITEM: 2473445
Color: Topaz - subtle golden undertones with a glass-like glow finish
$38.00
It looks pretty intense coming out of the bottle, but it's actually super subtle, and blends into your skin tone!...I was worried that the one shade would be too dark on my skin tone but it works so nicely. I have a light neutral olive skin tone and it is seamless on top of makeup.
What it is: A nonstick universal formula that can be used on top of makeup or as a primer base, giving you the perfect glass-like glow.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- VITAOILS PLUS: Deeply nourishes and visibly smooths the epidermis.
- dl-α-Tocopheryl Acetate: Antioxidant vitamin E.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens. It is also vegan, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: REFY's Gloss Highlighter can be used on cheekbones, eyelids, and under brows, or on the cupid's bow, lips, and collarbones.
Size: 0.098 oz / 2.8g·ITEM: 2629483
Color: Exhilarate - champagne gold
$39.00
This highlighter is the only one that I tried so far that does look patchy by the end of the day, I love de colour and the way it looks on my dark skin tone. It’s bigger than I thought...Perfect for my deep skin tone!...It looks really well on my deep/dark skin tone, and the application with the brush is precise and smooth.
What it is: An innovative powder highlighter that gives skin an instant glass-like sheen for an easy, natural-looking glow that lasts.
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 and cruelty-free.
Size: 0.17 oz / 5 g·ITEM: 2434173
Color: Brûlée - glassy bronze gold
$65.00
Nothing feels cheap about the product. I’m medium skin tone and chose the shade Nectar. It’s a really pretty peachy shade but it looks more glossy and natural then peach on the skin. ...I didn’t like the shade and not sure it work for many skin tone. It has a buttery feel that is very blend-able it can be a bit too hard to blend
What it is: A clean, multitasking gel highlighter that delivers a facial-fresh, glow to instantly perk up dull skin. Translucent, glassy sheen.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Stick
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vitus Vita Fruit Extract: Visibly firms skin and boosts moisture.
- Emollient oil blend: Helps with smooth application + softens skin.
- Special Effect Pigments: Boosts radiance.
$34.00
It looks more natural on me, but would look more bold and vibrant on a deeper skin tone....This shade compliments my skin tone very well.
What it is: A clean highlighter stick formulated with nourishing ingredients to leave skin glowing without unwanted glitter or accentuating texture.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Green Tea Extract: Soothes and hydrates while reducing the appearance of redness and irritation.
- Watermelon Seed Extract: Retains moisture levels for visibly radiant, healthier-looking skin.
- Rosehip Oil: Antioxidant rich with vitamins A, C, and E to reduce the look of
dark spots and improve moisture level.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
Size: 0.16 oz·ITEM: 2746352
Color: 09 java jitt'rs - soft deep bronze shimmer
$54.00
I've been looking for a good highlighter for my skin tone and Yum Yum was just it!...It’s so beautiful on the skin! I was scared it was going to be too dark for my skin tone but it’s perfect and doesn’t leave a cast.
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.
Size: 0.12 oz/ 3.6 mL·ITEM: 2096931
Color: Bright Forecast - mid tone peachy coral
$43.00
It sets but doesn’t dehydrate the skin, and it is SO easy to layer on top of. I sometimes mix Radiant Rose with Bright FForecast and it becomes the perfect lightweight concealer for my NW20ish skin....I will never stop buying this product! For someone with dark under eyes it works amazing on top of concealer to add brightness.
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: 2600575
Color: Opal - a neutral, white gold with soft pink pearl - recommended for medium skin tones.
$56.50
I have bought this shade three times now because perfect for my skin tone!...This Becca highlighter doesn’t accentuate texture, it’s not too dark for fair skin, it has almost creamy texture, and can be built up to a beautiful intensity.
What it is: A most-loved highlighter from BECCA finds a new home at Smashbox—it's the same ultra-creamy formula you know and love for a natural, luminous glow.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Radiant
Formulations: Pressed Powder
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Ultra-Fine Multidimensional Pearls: Reflects and refracts light from every angle for a buildable, luminous glow.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, mineral oil, coal tar, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan. It is also cruelty-free.
Size: .14 oz/4.25 g·ITEM: 2545333
Color: Champagne Glow - champagne
$44.00
It’s more of a glittery highlighter, BUT ITS SO PRETTY, it’s not a yellow gold it’s like a light bronze gold, I have medium skin and it’s so pretty on my skin tone! I definitely recommend this...It works so well with my skin tone. My skin tone is fair and kinda of pink.
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.
Size: .17 oz / 5 g·ITEM: 2690097
Color: H170 Limitless Cocoa - brown with bronze shimmer
$45.00
I might need a lighter shade because it blended so well with my skin tone (I wear Nars Marquise foundation shade). ...This product was alright especially on my skin tone. It was giving a gold/ champagne shimmer.
What it is: A skin-fusing powder highlighter with a velvety texture that melts into skin for a natural, lit-from-within glow or high-impact shimmer effect.
Size: 0.07 oz / 2 g·ITEM: 2590214
Color: Amber Glow - amber glow
$41.00
I think this shade could be flattering on my fair skin tones!...I use it to cover my hollow and dark under eyes with concealer and the higher points of my face. 10/10 recommend
What it is: A multiuse highlighter pen for a next-level glow with zero effort (or glitter).
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vitamin E: Acts as a natural preservative, a soothing emollient, and an antioxidant.
- Maracuja Oil: Provides visibly firmer, brighter, and smoother skin and hydrates.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, mineral oil, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan. It is also gluten-free and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This soft-pearl, dewy formula with a radiant, satin-glow finish visibly brightens, hydrates, and refreshes dull, tired skin and discoloration. The lightweight, creamy texture glides on and is comfy, never sticky. Plus,
