Top 10 Highlighter Sticks

THE SPECIFICS
Glossier's Haloscope Balm Dewy Highlighter Stick takes advantage of actual crystals (including rose quartz, moonstone, and golden topaz) to create the perfect shimmery finish. A two-in-one, this product's outer halo packs on the shine while the center halo delivers vitamin-rich hydration.

APPLICATION TIP
For a halo effect that lives up to this product's name, apply a swipe of highlighter around each eye from your brow bone to your cheekbones.

THE SPECIFICS
The Multiple Stick from NARS is down for anything. You can use it on your eyes, cheeks, or lips for a subtle swipe of color. Plus, it includes powerful antioxidants vitamin E and acai oil for an added layer of protection against environmental stressors.

PROMISING REVIEW
"WOW!! I am so amazed by it! I wanted a natural glow with a hint of color and this product does that exactly! I used it on my eyes and cheeks on a bare face with no other makeup and it looked so nice and natural! I'm in love!"

THE SPECIFICS
The Chubby Stick is a creamy highlighter formulated with light-reflecting optics in a convenient handheld form. Because of its oil-free formula, this product is great for those with oily or combination skin.

MORE TO KNOW
Clinique makes a contour version of The Chubby Stick that works in tandem with this product.

THE SPECIFICS
We love a multitasker, and Anastasia Beverly Hills' Stick Highlighter is exactly that. Described as a "...mistake-proof stick," this highlighter glides on and melts into the skin to create blurring, diffusing, and luminizing makeup looks that last.

MORE TO KNOW
From the coppery Cognac Diamond to the rose gold Hot Sand, all six shades the Stick Highlighter is available in are stunning.

THE SPECIFICS
Mango People's Dewy Glow Cream Highlighter Stick is formulated with three skin-nourishing ingredients: black currant extract, Brahmi (an Ayurvedic herb), and rosemary extract. This combination comes together to give you an instant glow along with a calming burst of moisturization.

PROMISING REVIEW
"I’m glad I purchased this on a whim to try. It has become one of my favorite products. It gives you a sun-kissed glow that you can’t get with powdered bronzer. This is now an essential to have in my cosmetic bag at all times. I also LOVE that it’s clean/safe for me to use!"

THE SPECIFICS
Weightless shimmer in a flash—that's the promise of the Vanish Flash Highlighting Stick. Formulated with soft-focus technology, this highlighter blends in like butter to create an unparalleled glow.

MORE TO KNOW
The triangular bullet applicator is designed for precise applications. Layer on the pigment or go with a single, quick swipe—either way, you'll be good to glow.

THE SPECIFICS
This creamy highlighter from Milk Makeup is great for those with dry skin thanks to its combination of avocado, castor, and sunflower seed oil. And despite its small size, it promises to deliver up to 1,000 swipes of shimmery coverage. Use it on your cheeks, brows, nose, and even legs.

MORE TO KNOW
Some reviewers feel that this product is too sheer—specifically, they say that it's difficult to build with if you're planning to go for a full contoured look. That said, it's great for those looking for subtle, sheer shine.

THE SPECIFICS
At just under $8, NYX's Jumbo Multi-Use Face Highlighter Stick is one of the most affordable options on our list. With a precise applicator designed for targeted highlighting, this pearl-powered product can be used as a part of your full contour routine or on its own for a glowy pop.

MORE TO KNOW
This is the 10th best-selling product on Amazon in the category of face highlighters and luminizers. 

THE SPECIFICS
This water-resistant highlighter stick from Nudestix is dual-ended with a buttery balm on one side and a blending brush on the other. Formulated to create a lightweight, luxurious finish, the Nudies Glow Cream Stick is a must-have for fans of the barely-there makeup look.

APPLICATION TIP
If you plan to apply this product over your foundation, use your fingers instead of the stick itself to help keep the product in peak condition. Then, use the stippling brush to gently blend the highlighter onto the high points of your face.

THE SPECIFICS
Beautifully pigmented and packed with skin-loving ingredients, Westman Atelier's Lit Up Stick is our algorithm's choice for the best highlighter stick on the internet. The special-effect pigments in this product help create an opalescent sheen upon application, while the Ayurvedic oil blend and vita fruit extracts help firm, moisturize, and protect your complexion.

PROMISING REVIEW
"First I tried the mini version, then when it was finished I purchased the full size. OMG! I love this. It gives my skin a natural glow...a bit of a sun kissed look. I use Brûlée Lit UP on my forehead and above my cheekbones. I wear a skin-tint/mineral makeup because I prefer a natural look with a bit of coverage. Brûlée takes the look up a notch."