Highlighter

Get the Glow with Highlighter

Highlighter adds light and dimension to the skin, with finishes that range from soft sheen to high-shine shimmer. The category has evolved well beyond glitter-heavy formulas, with many newer textures designed to melt into the skin for a more natural-looking glow. At ARC, the highlighter edit includes favourites from Fenty Beauty, Chanel, Benefit, Anastasia Beverly Hills, and Dolce & Gabbana.

Subtle vs Statement Finishes

Different highlighters create very different effects on the skin. Cream and liquid textures like the Chanel Baume Essentiel Multi-Use Glow Stick give a more dewy, skin-like sheen, while Les Beiges Sheer Healthy Glow Highlighting Fluid adds soft radiance beneath or over makeup. For a more reflective finish, Fenty Beauty’s Diamond Bomb All-Over Diamond Veil leans intentionally sparkly, while the Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter offers buildable shimmer that can be layered from subtle to more dramatic.

Where to Apply Highlighter

Highlighter is typically applied anywhere light naturally hits the face first, including the tops of the cheekbones, brow bones, bridge of the nose, and Cupid’s bow. Cream and stick formulas are often tapped in with fingers or a sponge for a more blended finish, while powder highlighters work well with a fluffy brush for softer diffusion. The Fenty Beauty Match Stix Shimmer Skinstick allows for more precise placement, while Chanel Poudre Lumière Highlighting Powder creates a lighter, airbrushed-looking glow across the skin.