Temptalia https://www.temptalia.com/highlighters-over-15-2020-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 | 2020 Editor's Favorites https://www.temptalia.com/highlighters-over-15-2020-editors-favorites/ product https://www.temptalia.com/highlighters-over-15-2020-editors-favorites/#comments Tue, 29 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +0000 Christine https://www.temptalia.com/?p=459115 While a quieter year for highlighters, there were still plenty of new (and new-to-me) shades that caught my eye.  Pat McGrath and Natasha Denona both released individual highlighters, but both brands could stand to have full ranges of highlighters/blushes in general.   I also tested out JD Glow's Highlighters this past year with Serenity earning an editor's recommendation at the time of review. Rare Beauty's Luminizers were also a highlight--ha, ha, ha--within the brand's offerings and of highlighters released in 2020. If you're unfamiliar with how I like to do my year-end favorites, here's the low down: I pull from Continue Reading… ]]> While a quieter year for highlighters, there were still plenty of new (and new-to-me) shades that caught my eye.  Pat McGrath and Natasha Denona both released individual highlighters, but both brands could stand to have full ranges of highlighters/blushes in general.

 

I also tested out JD Glow’s Highlighters this past year with Serenity earning an editor’s recommendation at the time of review. Rare Beauty’s Luminizers were also a highlight–ha, ha, ha–within the brand’s offerings and of highlighters released in 2020.

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 2020, 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 2019 if you missed last year’s.)

Temptalia’s Favorite Highlighters Over $15 | 2020

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02. Independence NABLA Cosmetics

NABLA Cosmetics

PPermanent. $26.00/0.23 oz.

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NABLA Cosmetics Independence Skin Glazing Highlighter Powder

NABLA Cosmetics Independence Skin Glazing Highlighter Powder ($26.00 for 0.23 oz.) is a darker, muted coral with moderate, warm undertones and a...

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NABLA Cosmetics Independence Skin Glazing Highlighter Powder ($26.00 for 0.23 oz.) is a darker, muted coral with moderate, warm undertones and a...

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06. Serenity JD Glow

JD Glow

PPermanent. $16.50/0.28 oz.

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JD Glow Serenity Pressed Powder Illuminator

JD Glow Serenity Pressed Powder Illuminator ($16.50 for 0.28 oz.) is a bright, medium pink base with moderate, warm undertones paired with lighter,...

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JD Glow Serenity Pressed Powder Illuminator ($16.50 for 0.28 oz.) is a bright, medium pink base with moderate, warm undertones paired with lighter,...

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07. Enlighten Rare Beauty

Rare Beauty

PPermanent. $22.00/0.5 oz.

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Rare Beauty Enlighten Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Highlight

($22.00 for 0.5 oz.) is a pale, white gold with subtle, warm undertones and a smooth, metallic sheen. It was very brightening with more of a...

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($22.00 for 0.5 oz.) is a pale, white gold with subtle, warm undertones and a smooth, metallic sheen. It was very brightening with more of a...

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08. Mesmerize Rare Beauty

Rare Beauty

PPermanent. $22.00/0.5 oz.

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Rare Beauty Mesmerize Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Highlight

Rare Beauty Mesmerize Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Highlight ($22.00 for 0.5 oz.) is a light pink with strong, warm undertones and a smooth, pearly...

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Rare Beauty Mesmerize Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Highlight ($22.00 for 0.5 oz.) is a light pink with strong, warm undertones and a smooth, pearly...

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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 past year?
  • Do you opt for subtle or intense highlighters?
  • Do you think you’ll wear more, less, or the same amount of highlighter in 2021?
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