Gel Highlighters

Highlighters may contain different sizes of light-reflecting particles – while some are barely visible, others can be very glittery. Glitter can be fun, but maybe it's not really the effect you’re looking for at work. If you want a highlighter that goes with almost everything, choose one with small particles. They will give the impression of shine, rather than glitter.

Highlighters are available in different varieties, and the one to choose depends mostly on the type of formula you prefer.

• Powder: Powder highlighters come in both pressed (hard) cakes and loose powder. Both are best applied with a highlighter brush or blush brush.

• Liquid: Liquid highlighters often come in a tube or pump bottle. These are best applied using your fingers or a sponge. But you can also use brushes to buff them in.

• Cream: Creamy highlighters often come in jars or as sticks. The sticks are applied directly to the skin, then smoothed out with a brush or your fingers. Of course, a brush can also be used directly on the stick. A creamy highlighter in a jar is usually easiest to apply using your fingers or a brush.