Pearl Highlighter

Pearl highlighter makeup has a soft, slightly iridescent finish, adding a gentle glow wherever it's applied. Products such as NYX Professional highlighter use micro-pearls to reflect the light. Pearl highlighters often come in pressed-powder form, but you can also choose liquid highlighters such as Black Radiance Liquid Radiance. 

Pearl highlighter can be casual or formal, depending on how you apply it. For a low-key daytime look, add a light dusting to your cheeks and Cupid's bow. When you want a bolder shimmery effect, use the highlighter to enhance your bone structure; put it on your cheekbones and the top of your nose to accentuate the shape. If you use dark contour makeup, you can put highlighter directly above it to give your face a sculpted look. 

Pearl highlighter also integrates effortlessly into special-occasion eye makeup. To achieve maximum shine, spritz an eyeshadow brush with setting spray — the damp brush lets you apply more color to your eyelids or the inside corners of your eyes. 

In most cases, you should apply pearl highlighter after your foundation to maximize the iridescent shine. For an all-over glow, reverse this order. After you apply moisturizer and primer, use a fluffy foundation brush to dust a powder highlighter across your face. When you apply your foundation, it softens the sparkle and leaves you looking luminous. Alternatively, mix a liquid highlighter with liquid foundation for a similar effect. 

While you search for the best pearl highlighter for your makeup style, color is a good place to start. The closer the shade is to your skin tone, the more subtle the effect. For a look that's bright and balanced, choose a highlighter that's lighter than your skin by about two shades. Many products, including Wet n Wild MegaGlo, offer multiple colors. If you only use highlighter on your cheeks, you might match the shade to your blush or bronzer.