Top 5 Liquid Highlighters For A Diwali Glow Under ₹2,000

Diwali makeup usually loses its glow by the time the aarti is done. Powder highlighter sits on top of foundation, and a heavy shimmer stick shows every line under bright lights. A liquid highlighter blends into the base instead, so the shine looks like skin. It works for a family puja, a Diwali card party, and a wedding later in the month too. But the finish does matter, for a metallic formula reads bold, while a luminous one stays soft.

5 Best Liquid Highlighters for a Diwali Glow; Photo Credit: iStock

When compared to a loose powder, a liquid formula is simpler to control. There are some that dry to a glossy finish, some that set metallic, and still others that leave a fine body shimmer. The skin tone tag is also critical. Unlike a pale pink, you should use pearl or gold if your skin is wheatish or darker. Also, check the shelf life, as this one lasts only 12 months. So here are the 5 best liquid highlighters that you can buy on Myntra.

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Top 5 Liquid Highlighters For A Diwali Glow Under ₹2,000

1. e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter, 3 Light And Medium

Price: ₹1,950 | Customer Ratings: 4.6/5

This product is the Halo Glow Liquid Filter by e.l.f. Cosmetics. In addition to its glossy finish, it is available in shades 3 Light and 3 Medium. The brand recommends applying it to the cupid's bow, cheekbones, and brow bone. The skin tone is described as fair to light, and the skin type is described as dry. Additionally, e.l.f. states that the product is cruelty-free. The bottle holds 31.5 ml, the most of these five.

Key Features:

• Glossy liquid finish
• Cupid's bow placement
• Cruelty-free formula

Why Buy: What sets this option apart is the glossy finish, which sits better on dry skin than a powder that settles into texture. The brow bone and cupid's bow placement also lift the face in close photos. Three placements from one bottle cover the whole face. It scored the highest of these five.

2. Typsy Beauty Silk Cushion Liquid Highlighter Wand, Diamond Fizz 29

Price: ₹649 | Customer Ratings: 4.4/5

Typsy Beauty offers this metallic highlighter in a 15 ml cushion wand in the shade Diamond Fizz 29. You twist it to the on position, dab with the cushion tip and blend. Vitamin E and hyaluronic acid are the active names. It is described by the brand as ultra-pigmented and long-lasting. Its skin tone tag is dusky to deep.

Key Features:

• Twist-lock cushion wand
• Hyaluronic acid infused
• Metallic finish

Why Buy: Go for this one when the highlighter has to travel from a small potli to a party. It's an added advantage that the twist lock stops the cushion from leaking once it is shut. Nothing else here covers the deepest skin tones. Twist it shut after every use.

3. MARS Glow Fly Liquid Highlighter With Sunflower Seed Oil, Winged Gold

Price: ₹387 | Customer Ratings: 4.5/5

MARS makes the Glow Fly in Winged Gold, a 10 ml liquid with sunflower seed oil in it. The brand describes the finish as liquid metal without any chunky shimmer. It is applied to the tops of the cheeks and the bridge of the nose. The listing also tags the theme as wedding.

Key Features:

• Sunflower seed oil
• Liquid metal finish
• Winged Gold shade

Why Buy: This is the one to grab if glitter on your cheeks has never suited you. On top of that, a gold shade sits well against a red or maroon Diwali outfit. A 10 ml bottle covers a full week of festive functions.

4. SWISS BEAUTY Drop & Glow Liquid Highlighter, Gold 02

Price: ₹336 | Customer Ratings: 4.3/5

This is an 18 ml liquid illuminator. SWISS BEAUTY sells the Drop & Glow in the shade Gold 02. The finish is listed as luminous rather than metallic or glossy. It is suitable for combination skin. Light to medium is listed for skin tone. The minimum shelf life is 24 months.

Key Features:

• Luminous liquid finish
• Combination skin type
• Long-lasting

Why Buy: You should look at a luminous finish if your T-zone already shines by mid-evening. An 18 ml bottle is also the second largest here, after e.l.f. Luminous sits between the glossy e.l.f. and the metallic Typsy, so you get a middle ground as a first-time user.

5. Hilary Rhoda Ultra Glow Liquid Highlighter, Ultra Pearl 01

Price: ₹169 | Customer Ratings: 4.5/5

Hilary Rhoda packs the Ultra Glow in a 3.8 g pack, shade Ultra Pearl 01. The finish is shimmer, built on superfine glitter particles. A pea-sized amount on the high points of the face is all it asks for. The listing tags it for medium to dusky skin and dry skin. It is marked cruelty-free.

Key Features:

• Superfine glitter particles
• Pea-sized application
• Ultra Pearl shade

Why Buy: A pearl shimmer makes sense on medium- to dusky skin that wants a glow without a silver cast. The weightless formula also suits a long puja in warm weather. Its 12-month minimum shelf life is the shortest here, so use it through the season.

A liquid highlighter is what keeps festive make-up looking fresh past the first hour, and these five differ mainly in their finish. For a soft sheen, MARS keeps Winged Gold free of chunky shimmer, and SWISS BEAUTY stays luminous at 18 ml. For more shine, e.l.f. goes glossy at 31.5 ml, while Hilary Rhoda brings superfine glitter at 3.8 g. Typsy Beauty sits apart, a twist-lock wand made for deeper skin tones. So, match the skin tone tag first, and buy these products on Myntra today!