Ariel Baker is the Beauty Writer at Marie Claire. Previously the associate beauty editor at PS and briefly freelance, she has bylines in InStyle, Forbes Vetted, Women's Health, and more.
If there’s one thing that I’ve perfected over the past decade as a beauty aficionado, it’s how to give myself a goodcollection is a thing of beauty and truly one of my pride and joys in life. That being said, throughout my years of collecting and comparing different formulas, I’ve realized that there are different types of, and you may be drawn to one versus the other based on a variety of factors.
So before we go any further, let’s understand what the major categories are, as well as the primary differences between the two.and others as illuminators. “A highlighter is a complexion product designed to catch light on the high points of the face; cheekbones, bridge of the nose, brow bone, cupid bow, so the skin looks lifted, fresher, and more dimensional,” says celebrity makeup artist. “It’s usually more reflective than your base products and often has a noticeable “sheen” finish that ranges from glassy to metallic, depending on formula and shade.” An illuminator, on the other hand, is a radiance booster. “It’s a product meant to add overall luminosity rather than spotlight specific points,” Briceno says. “Think of it as a lit-from-within glow. It’s often used mixed into, or spread in areas like the cheeks, temples, or the perimeter of the face to make skin look more alive and less flat.” MAC Cosmetics' North American National Artist,, agrees, saying that “an illuminator is a product that will create dimension on the skin that bounces light and adds radiance.”My Mom and I Both Swear by This $7 Bronzer to Dupe a Summer GlowIf you’re just making your way into the category, trying to understand how each product can fit into your routine can be very difficult, but that’s why I’m here. Keep reading to for more details on illuminators versus highlighters, with expert tips from Anderson and Briceno to make the transition as flawless as your makeup will be.highlighters and illuminators can be used also differ. “Placement and intention are to be considered when weighing which product to buy,” Briceno says. “While some people may use the terms interchangeably, an easy way to remember the true difference is to note the following: Highlighter sculpts with light . An illuminator bathes the skin in light everywhere.Get exclusive access to fashion and beauty trends, hot-off-the-press celebrity news, and more.types, balancing the skin with moisturizing and mattifying products will help illuminators look intentional without erring on the side of greasy by mid-day. Additionally, you may want to consider powder or gel highlighters with a microfine pearl.types, illuminators in liquid, balm, or creamy textures bring bounce and life back to the skin. Highlighters with smooth, non-metallic finishes are also best, and avoid anything that clings to dry patches or looks chalky or like a stripe of color on the cheek.or textured skin should look for illuminators that are liquid with a fine sheen that are used in thinner layers. Opt for finely milled highlighters and make sure that they are placed higher on the cheekbone and away from pores on the inner cheek.types, illuminators are preferable to highlighters. If you do want to use the latter, go for a cream formula or finely milled powder, and keep it strategic. This means apply to the top of the cheekbone and around the outer eye area. Avoid heavy shine on the center of the face. A personal tip that I’ve been practising is to look at your face inside your home, in artificial light. Take note of where the light naturally catches on your face, as well as the shadows . The next time you do your makeup, try to mimic that map. Additionally, don’t be afraid to layer your glow products, a technique that Briceno wholeheartedly agrees with. “Layering is the pro move,” he says. “For editorial-level skin, apply a light layer of illuminator under the base, then use a focused highlighter to define your features.” This is how you get radiance that reads as skin, not product sitting on top of your complexion. With that being said, you can’t get the glow without tried and true products that will deliver exactly what you’re looking for. Keep reading to shop a few of my favorite glow-enhancing formulas.Chantecaille's Sheer Glow Gold Face Tint has quickly become one of my favorite illuminators. The lightweight formula doesn't diminish the glass-skin effect that this product leaves behind and it's fantastic for any skin type.While this product could straddle the line both as a highlighter and illuminator, the skin-line shade range is what makes me place it firmly in the latter category. The glow it leaves behind reads as healthy and natural, a rare feat for a powder formula.Another illuminating cream comes from Victoria Beckham Beauty. Not only do the three shades offer universal glow for all skin types, but this formula is boosted with Augustinus Bader's TFC8 technology, which helps to reduce signs of aging for firmer, healthier-looking skin., and highlighter all in one. It can be sheered out and worn alone or layer before and after foundation or other complexion products.One of the best liquid highlighters on the market is Dior's Forever Glow Maximizer. Seven shades ensure that there's an option for everyone, and because it's Dior, of course the glass packaging and doe-foot applicator are incredibly chic.For more than 30 years, Marie Claire has been an internationally recognized destination for news, fashion and beauty trends, investigative packages, and more. When it comes to the products Marie Claire recommends, we take your faith in us seriously. Every product that we feature comes personally recommended by a Marie Claire writer or editor, or by an expert we’ve spoken to firsthand.Christian Briceno is a NYC-based celebrity and editorial makeup artist. He has worked on top shows including Schiaparelli, Chanel, and Jean Paul Gaultier and with celebrities including Storm Reid, Debi Mazar, Indya Moore and Coco Rocha. Ariel Baker is the Beauty Writer at Marie Claire. Previously the associate beauty editor at PS and briefly freelance, she has bylines in InStyle, Forbes Vetted, Women's Health, and more. Since she started out in the non-profit sector, Ariel enjoys looking at beauty from a sociocultural lens, looking to avenues like politics, music, and the arts, to inform her views on the space. That being said, as a true beauty-product obsessive, testing the latest items to hit the market, keeping up with trends, and meeting industry icons, will always be her favorite part of working in the beauty space. When she's not working, Ariel can be found hanging out with her fiancé and loving on their two cat daughters: Cow and Chicken.
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