Moo Deng is That Girl – 11 editor-approved highlighters to achieve her bouncy glow
The glow-giving must-haves for a complexion pyg-my up
By Smita DeSouza, Shazrina Shamsudin & Letty Seah -
A baby pygmy hippo, Moo Deng, at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in eastern Thailand has gone viral with her cherub cheeks and sheeny skin. Giving us proof that she is the ultimate “it” girl, she even inspired beauty giant Sephora Thailand to create a post about blushes that will help you “blush like a baby hippo”. Popular influencers like Mei Pang (@meicrosoft) have also created Moo Deng makeup tutorials that pay tribute to her signature baby-doll blush and luminous skin.
Want to cop Moo Deng’s eye-catching wet glow? Here are 11 of our favourite highlighters.
This liquid highlighter enlivens your complexion and imparts an ethereal glow without leaving behind flecks of giveaway glitter. The doe foot applicator also makes application a breeze.
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Blendable and easy to use, this formula by Charlotte Tilbury gives your skin that dreamt, translucent and radiant finish that mimics the effects of light for that lit-from-within glow.
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If you're willing to splurge, then we recommend going for something a little more high end like Dior's Forever Couture Luminizer Highlighter. Highly concentrated in shimmering pearlescent pigments, this highlighter blends seamlessly with the skin for a radiant complexion all day long, while Wild pansy extract help to protect the skin's natural hydration so it doesn't look patchy.
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This highlighter is great to be worn in Singapore’s weather because once it sets, it stays put all day long.
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Made of 50% pearl microshimmers, this highly raved highlighter leaves a beautiful lit-from-within glow and an enviable glass-like sheen.
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Get an all over glow, literally, with this body gel highlighter.
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A beautiful cream highlighter that gives you luminous skin sans the harmful chemicals.
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Shimmering Skin Perfector™ Pressed Highlighter, $64, Smashbox X BECCA from Sephora
This contains multi-toned pigments that adjust to all undertones, making it suitable for everyone.
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This highlighter from Wildebeauty is lightweight and goes on easily for healthy radiance. What's more, it has a long-lasting formula that stays on throughout the day, so you won't have to worry about reapplication.
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Not only does this highlighter leave your skin with a beautiful glow, but it's also formulated with ingredients that help to hydrate, brighten and reduce the look of pores.
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Buttery soft, easy to blend and budget friendly, this highlighter is everything you’d ask for.
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This article was first published on Cleo.