Temptalia https://www.temptalia.com/highlighters-under-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 Under $15 | 2019 Editor's Favorites https://www.temptalia.com/highlighters-under-15-2019-editors-favorites/ product https://www.temptalia.com/highlighters-under-15-2019-editors-favorites/#comments Sun, 29 Dec 2019 15:00:00 +0000 Christine https://www.temptalia.com/?p=418920 In 2019, I tested just over 200 highlighters, and I've broken out my favorites by price point! I loved the ColourPop Lite Stix, which was a cream-based highlighter formula that performed quite well (surprisingly long-wearing for as dewy as it was!). Sydney Grace didn't let me down after working through most of their highlighter range!  I wish Maybelline would bring back Knockout and make it permanent--it sold out pretty quickly, unfortunately. 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 Continue Reading… ]]> In 2019, I tested just over 200 highlighters, and I’ve broken out my favorites by price point! I loved the ColourPop Lite Stix, which was a cream-based highlighter formula that performed quite well (surprisingly long-wearing for as dewy as it was!). Sydney Grace didn’t let me down after working through most of their highlighter range!  I wish Maybelline would bring back Knockout and make it permanent–it sold out pretty quickly, unfortunately.

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 Under $15 | 2019

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01. Magpie ColourPop

ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $10.00/0.28 oz.

A+
ColourPop Magpie Lite Stix

Magpie is a light-medium peach with strong, warm undertones and a golden, dewy sheen. It had good color coverage applied directly from the tube, which...

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Magpie is a light-medium peach with strong, warm undertones and a golden, dewy sheen. It had good color coverage applied directly from the tube, which...

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02. Pumpkin Spice Latte Sydney Grace

Sydney Grace

PPermanent. $9.00/0.25 oz.

A
Sydney Grace Pumpkin Spice Latte Highlighter

Sydney Grace Pumpkin Spice Latte Highlighter ($12.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a light-medium, peachy orange with warm undertones and a luminous sheen. It had...

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Sydney Grace Pumpkin Spice Latte Highlighter ($12.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a light-medium, peachy orange with warm undertones and a luminous sheen. It had...

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03. Rhythm Sydney Grace

Sydney Grace

PPermanent. $9.00/0.25 oz.

A
Sydney Grace Rhythm Highlighter

Sydney Grace Rhythm Highlighter ($12.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a light-medium, peachy beige with soft, warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had rich,...

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Sydney Grace Rhythm Highlighter ($12.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a light-medium, peachy beige with soft, warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had rich,...

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04. Keep It a Secret Sydney Grace

Sydney Grace

PPermanent. $9.00/0.25 oz.

A
Sydney Grace Keep It a Secret Highlighter

Sydney Grace Keep It a Secret Highlighter ($12.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a light-medium pink with moderately warm, yellow undertones and a pearly sheen. It...

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Sydney Grace Keep It a Secret Highlighter ($12.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a light-medium pink with moderately warm, yellow undertones and a pearly sheen. It...

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05.

05. Morning Glory Sydney Grace

Sydney Grace

PPermanent. $9.00/0.25 oz.

A
Sydney Grace Morning Glory Highlighter

Sydney Grace Morning Glory Highlighter ($12.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a medium, rosy copper with soft, warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It was...

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Sydney Grace Morning Glory Highlighter ($12.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a medium, rosy copper with soft, warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It was...

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06.

06. Pinch of Rose Catrice

Catrice

PPermanent. $6.99/0.1 oz.

A
Catrice Pinch of Rose 3D Glow Highlighter

Catrice Pinch of Rose 3D Glow Highlighter ($6.99 for 0.1 oz.) is a light-medium, pink-coral with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had rich,...

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Catrice Pinch of Rose 3D Glow Highlighter ($6.99 for 0.1 oz.) is a light-medium, pink-coral with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had rich,...

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09.

09. Star Brite ColourPop

ColourPop

PPermanent. $10.00/0.28 oz.

A
ColourPop Star Brite Lite Stix

ColourPop Star Brite Lite Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a light, golden beige with stronger, warm undertones and a luminous sheen. It had opaque color...

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ColourPop Star Brite Lite Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a light, golden beige with stronger, warm undertones and a luminous sheen. It had opaque color...

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10. Andalasia ColourPop

ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $12.00/0.21 oz.

A
ColourPop Andalasia Pressed Powder Highlighter

Andalasia is a light, rosy copper with moderate, warm undertones and a bright, metallic finish. The highlighter was richly pigmented with a smooth,...

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Andalasia is a light, rosy copper with moderate, warm undertones and a bright, metallic finish. The highlighter was richly pigmented with a smooth,...

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11. Peach Kisses Sydney Grace

Sydney Grace

PPermanent. $9.00/0.25 oz.

A
Sydney Grace Peach Kisses Highlighter

Sydney Grace Peach Kisses Highlighter ($12.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a light-medium pink base (with warmer, yellow undertones) with warm, golden shimmer...

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Sydney Grace Peach Kisses Highlighter ($12.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a light-medium pink base (with warmer, yellow undertones) with warm, golden shimmer...

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12. Uoeno ColourPop

ColourPop

PPermanent. $10.00/0.28 oz.

A
ColourPop Uoeno Lite Stix

ColourPop Uoeno Lite Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a medium beige with warm undertones and a luminous sheen. It had very fine pearl that made it appear...

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ColourPop Uoeno Lite Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a medium beige with warm undertones and a luminous sheen. It had very fine pearl that made it appear...

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13. Pure Joy Sydney Grace

Sydney Grace

PPermanent. $9.00/0.25 oz.

A
Sydney Grace Pure Joy Highlighter

Sydney Grace Pure Joy Highlighter ($12.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a deep, dirty plum base packed with dirty, gold shimmer that gave it a metallic finish. It...

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Sydney Grace Pure Joy Highlighter ($12.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a deep, dirty plum base packed with dirty, gold shimmer that gave it a metallic finish. It...

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14. Cantata Sydney Grace

Sydney Grace

PPermanent. $9.00/0.25 oz.

A
Sydney Grace Cantata Highlighter

Sydney Grace Cantata Highlighter ($12.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a bright, light-medium peachy-pink base with a strong, gold metallic shimmer. The base...

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Sydney Grace Cantata Highlighter ($12.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a bright, light-medium peachy-pink base with a strong, gold metallic shimmer. The base...

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15. Glow Burst ColourPop

ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $10.00/0.15 oz.

A
ColourPop Glow Burst Super Shock Cheek (Highlighter)

ColourPop Glow Burst Super Shock Cheek (Highlighter) ($8.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a light-medium pink with strong, warm undertones and a sparkling, lightly...

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ColourPop Glow Burst Super Shock Cheek (Highlighter) ($8.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a light-medium pink with strong, warm undertones and a sparkling, lightly...

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Glossover Breakdown
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15
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0
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0
D
0
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0
97%
Average
Glossover Averages
product
10
pigmentation
10
texture
10
longevity
9
application
5
Total
97%
product
10
pigmentation
10
texture
10
longevity
9
application
5
Total
97%

Your Year in Review: Highlighter Edition — Part 1

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 highlighter did you use the most this year? The least?
  • Do you purchase any new highlighters this year?
  • Could you be swayed to purchase a new highlighter in 2020?
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