Temptalia https://www.temptalia.com/highlighters-over-15-2019-editors-favorites/ In-depth makeup reviews with swatches and dupes, plus what you need to know about new product launches and tips on how to use your makeup! Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:27:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Highlighters Over $15 | 2019 Editor's Favorites https://www.temptalia.com/highlighters-over-15-2019-editors-favorites/ product https://www.temptalia.com/highlighters-over-15-2019-editors-favorites/#comments Sun, 29 Dec 2019 17:00:00 +0000 Christine https://www.temptalia.com/?p=418921 As I mentioned in my post on my favorite highlighters under $15, I reviewed over 200 highlighters in 2019!  I love highlighters and blushes that have a two-in-one effect (not quite a duochrome), and Marc Jacobs Jet Girl was a massive favorite (keeping it in my vanity for now!).  The new Milk Flex Highlighters have been kept on my vanity since reviewing them and Blitzed has been the one I've reached for most of the four.  I love how sparkling and shiny the Fenty Beauty Wattabrat highlighter is (also lives in my vanity). If you're unfamiliar with how I like to do Continue Reading… ]]> As I mentioned in my post on my favorite highlighters under $15, I reviewed over 200 highlighters in 2019!  I love highlighters and blushes that have a two-in-one effect (not quite a duochrome), and Marc Jacobs Jet Girl was a massive favorite (keeping it in my vanity for now!).  The new Milk Flex Highlighters have been kept on my vanity since reviewing them and Blitzed has been the one I’ve reached for most of the four.  I love how sparkling and shiny the Fenty Beauty Wattabrat highlighter is (also lives in my vanity).

If you’re unfamiliar with how I like to do my year-end favorites, here’s the low down: I pull from the products I reviewed in 2019, regardless of whether they were new, limited edition, or an established range I’ve only just gotten around to reviewing. These are personal favorites, so they may or may not be the highest rated products reviewed during the year (though they will tend to be better rated, naturally!). (You can check out best of 2018 if you missed it.)

Temptalia’s Favorite Highlighters Over $15 | 2019

02.

02. Platinum Rose Glossier Play

Glossier Play

PPermanent. $20.00/0.34 oz.

A+
Glossier Play Platinum Rose Niteshine Highlighter Concentrate

Glossier Play Platinum Rose Niteshine Highlighter Concentrate ($20.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a soft peach with warm undertones and a mix of multi-colored...

Read Review
View Swatches
View Dupes

Glossier Play Platinum Rose Niteshine Highlighter Concentrate ($20.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a soft peach with warm undertones and a mix of multi-colored...

Read Review
View Swatches
View Dupes
08.

08. Blitzed Milk Makeup

Milk Makeup

PPermanent. $28.00/0.22 oz.

A
Milk Makeup Blitzed Flex Highlighter

Milk Makeup Blitzed Flex Highlighter ($28.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a soft, peachy-beige with warm undertones and a sparkling finish. There was fine pink...

Read Review
View Swatches
View Dupes

Milk Makeup Blitzed Flex Highlighter ($28.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a soft, peachy-beige with warm undertones and a sparkling finish. There was fine pink...

Read Review
View Swatches
View Dupes
11.

11. Truth NABLA Cosmetics

NABLA Cosmetics

PPermanent. $26.00/0.23 oz.

A
NABLA Cosmetics Truth Skin Glazing Highlighter Powder

NABLA Cosmetics Truth Skin Glazing Highlighter Powder ($26.00 for 0.23 oz.) is a medium pink with moderate, warm undertones and a golden, metallic...

Read Review
View Swatches
View Dupes

NABLA Cosmetics Truth Skin Glazing Highlighter Powder ($26.00 for 0.23 oz.) is a medium pink with moderate, warm undertones and a golden, metallic...

Read Review
View Swatches
View Dupes
13.

13. Sea Shimmer OFRA

OFRA

LELimited Edition. $29.00/0.35 oz.

A
OFRA Sea Shimmer Highlighter

OFRA Sea Shimmer Highlighter ($29.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a bright, light copper with warm, rosy undertones and a high-shine, metallic finish. It was a...

Read Review
View Swatches
View Dupes

OFRA Sea Shimmer Highlighter ($29.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a bright, light copper with warm, rosy undertones and a high-shine, metallic finish. It was a...

Read Review
View Swatches
View Dupes
15.

15. Genesis Melt Cosmetics

Melt Cosmetics

PPermanent. $39.00/0.28 oz.

A
Melt Cosmetics Genesis Digital Dust Highlight

Melt Cosmetics Genesis Digital Dust Highlight ($39.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a medium-dark, pink-coral with warm, golden shimmer throughout. It had rich...

Read Review
View Swatches
View Dupes

Melt Cosmetics Genesis Digital Dust Highlight ($39.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a medium-dark, pink-coral with warm, golden shimmer throughout. It had rich...

Read Review
View Swatches
View Dupes
16.

16. Lit Milk Makeup

Milk Makeup

PPermanent. $28.00/0.22 oz.

A
Milk Makeup Lit Flex Highlighter

Milk Makeup Lit Flex Highlighter ($28.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a light, golden beige with warm undertones and a luminous sheen. It was buildable to more...

Read Review
View Swatches
View Dupes

Milk Makeup Lit Flex Highlighter ($28.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a light, golden beige with warm undertones and a luminous sheen. It was buildable to more...

Read Review
View Swatches
View Dupes
17.

17. Covent Garden OFRA

OFRA

LELimited Edition. $29.00/0.35 oz.

A
OFRA Covent Garden Highlighter

OFRA Covent Garden Highlighter ($29.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a bright, light pink with strong, warm undertones and a high-shine, metallic finish. It had...

Read Review
View Swatches
View Dupes

OFRA Covent Garden Highlighter ($29.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a bright, light pink with strong, warm undertones and a high-shine, metallic finish. It had...

Read Review
View Swatches
View Dupes
18.

18. Ozone NABLA Cosmetics

NABLA Cosmetics

PPermanent. $26.00/0.23 oz.

A
NABLA Cosmetics Ozone Skin Glazing Highlighter Powder

NABLA Cosmetics Ozone Skin Glazing Highlighter Powder ($26.00 for 0.23 oz.) is a pale champagne beige with moderate, warm undertones and a luminous...

Read Review
View Swatches
View Dupes

NABLA Cosmetics Ozone Skin Glazing Highlighter Powder ($26.00 for 0.23 oz.) is a pale champagne beige with moderate, warm undertones and a luminous...

Read Review
View Swatches
View Dupes
19.

19. Wattabrat Fenty Beauty

Fenty Beauty

PPermanent. $36.00/0.28 oz.

A-
Fenty Beauty Wattabrat Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter

Fenty Beauty Wattabrat Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter ($34.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a light-medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and flecks of silver...

Read Review
View Swatches
View Dupes

Fenty Beauty Wattabrat Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter ($34.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a light-medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and flecks of silver...

Read Review
View Swatches
View Dupes
20.

20. Iluminacion Melt Cosmetics

Melt Cosmetics

PPermanent. $39.00/0.28 oz.

B+
Melt Cosmetics Iluminacion Digital Dust Highlight

Melt Cosmetics Iluminacion Digital Dust Highlight ($39.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a sparkling, light-medium peach base with pink-topeach shifting sparkle and...

Read Review
View Swatches
View Dupes

Melt Cosmetics Iluminacion Digital Dust Highlight ($39.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a sparkling, light-medium peach base with pink-topeach shifting sparkle and...

Read Review
View Swatches
View Dupes
Side-by-Side Swatches
Glossover Breakdown
A
19
B
1
C
0
D
0
F
0
96%
Average
Glossover Averages
product
9.5
pigmentation
10
texture
9.5
longevity
9
application
5
Total
96%
product
9.5
pigmentation
10
texture
9.5
longevity
9
application
5
Total
96%

Your Year in Review: Highlighter Edition — Part 2

I thought it would be interesting to read through how readers used products throughout the year, what favorites emerged, what products fell by the wayside… so, if you want to join in, copy and paste the questions below and add your answers via a comment!

  • What type of highlighter (cream, powder, liquid, etc.) did you use the most this year?
  • Do you opt for subtle or intense highlighters?
  • Do you think you’ll wear more, less, or the same amount of highlighter in 2020?
]]> https://www.temptalia.com/highlighters-over-15-2019-editors-favorites/feed/ 5