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Merit / Rare Beauty / Tower28 / Byrdie

When choosing a highlighter, the sky’s the limit.

Some prefer their highlight to be glam and glittery, while others enjoy a natural, dewy glow.

Merit, Rare Beauty, and Tower28 Glitter-Free Highlighters Products

Merit / Rare Beauty / Tower28 / Byrdie

Here, let’s discuss options for the latter camp of individuals.

Plus, we’ve included a few of Team Byrdie’s favorites from viral brands likeRare BeautyandCharlotte Tilbury.

Keep reading for the 12 highlighters guaranteed to give you a subtle, lit-from-within glowwithout a speck of glitter.

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in Chocolate Geode

“A little goes a long way with this highlighter,” says Mangrum.

“It’s highly pigmented and works on fair to dark skin.

This is definitely for the ‘more is more’ guys and gals.”

Fenty Beauty Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter

Chanel Les Beiges Sheer Healthy Glow Highlighting Fluid

Have parched skin?

You’ll need a highlighter that won’t accentuate dry patches, fine lines, and texture.

MERIT shows us how the trend is done right with its Day Glow Dewy Highlighting Balm.

Saie Glowy Super Gel Lightweight Dewy Multipurpose Illuminator

Rather than becoming a glittery mess, skin always looks softly radiant and smooth.

“Its buttery formula allows for an amazing highlight for the cheeks.”

She adds: “The formula is also perfect for eyeshadow and body glow!

Chanel Les Beiges Sheer Healthy Glow Highlighting Fluid

Tower 28 SuperDew Highlighter Balm

You know that glossy, sweaty radiance your skin exudes post-workout?

Here’s a balm that delivers just that, no workout classes required.

It gives glossy skin with one swipe and has a translucent formula that’ll boost your complexion instantly.

Charlotte Tilbury Glowgasm Face Palette in Lightgasm

If you’re looking for all dew and no shimmer, throw this one in your makeup bag.

MERIT Day Glow Dewy Highlighting Balm

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish

Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Highlight

Dior Backstage Glow Face Palette

BareMinerals Endless Glow Pressed Highlighting Powder

Tower 28 SuperDew Highlighter Balm