Beauty trends may come and go, but a radiant complexion never goes out of style. Blushers and highlighters can really help to brighten your complexion in a subtle and understated manner.
From liquid potions to iridescent powders, here are some of the standout blushers and highlighters voted by our panel of Her World Beauty Awards 2018 judges that will give your skin that extra boost of colour and shine.
Easy to blend, this highlighter that comes in four shades gives a subtle sheen even if you’re heavy-handed. Skin looks healthy, not shiny, and the glow stays through the day.
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Each of the four holographic shades (which reflect green, blue, ultraviolet or pink light) acts as a highlighter. And they don’t cake even if you layer them thickly
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A powder that feels like a cream, it’s sheer, so you can build it up to your preferred intensity. The four shades – champagne-gold, pink, peach and peach-gold – suit a range of skin tones.
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It has liquid gel to ensure it blends evenly. Mixed with primer or foundation, it gives a natural radiance. Add it to body lotion, and you’ll get a light lustre.
The pink liquid lasts longer when mixed with foundation, and flatters darker skin tones best.
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This buttery, creamy blusher that comes in eight shades is highly pigmented. We use less for the loveliest flush.
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This cream-to-powder is from the brand’s “customise your own blush palette” range. It is available in 14 shades.
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The pigments are so ultra-fine that we never have to worry about overdoing it. The blusher comes in five different shades.
This blush duo that comes in six combinations is matte, super sheer, and looks natural even on fairer skin tones.
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This highly pigmented blusher that is available in four different shades gives a dewy glow with great lasting power, without feeling slick or sticky.
It only looks intense, but the watery gel that comes in four colours is sheer and light on the skin.
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It comes only in the brand’s best-selling pink-peach shade, Orgasm, which is for all skin tones. Half a pump is plenty. It’s slightly shimmery, so skin looks radiant.
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