The best affordable highlighters | £5 and under

I don’t have the biggest highlighter collection in the world, and I’m not going to lie, I don’t even own a single high end one either. I’m all about affordability when it comes to makeup (bar some things that are definitely worth the splurge - but that’s for another post), so I feel like I’m pretty knowledgeable on which affordable items are the best. I’m of course talking about highlighters today and which ones I rate, but the best part is, all 3 mentioned are £5 or under!

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So, my favourite highlighter for everyday wear is the one included in the Revolution Ultra Sculpt & Contour palette ‘C01’. For me it’s the perfect kind of colour as it’s more on the pink side, so it suits my skin nicely. The formula is so soft and just glides right on, and catches the light beautifully too. This is actually my second palette as my first is on its way out now. I can’t believe how affordable it is at just £3.50 - I would definitely pay more for a big pan of the highlighter by itself. The bronzer and blush included are pretty decent too!

For a more natural, radiant highlighter, the e.l.f Cosmetics baked highlighter in ‘Moonlight Pearls’ is my lazy day go-to. As it’s baked the pay off isn’t as pigmented as a regular pressed highlight but it still gives a really pretty, radiant glow. The shade is more on the champagne side, but blends into the skin nicely without leaving a stripe on your cheek. This little highlighter is only £5, and definitely worth it if you’re into subtle, glowy finishes.

My most recent highlighter discovery is the Technic Cosmetics Mega Glow highlighter quad. I got this little gem in a Little Known Box subscription box and I’ve been totally blown away by the quality of it. It really is mega glowy, with a metallic sort of finish - my now go-to when I want full glam. I mainly use the top left shade as it’s the closest to my skin colour, but I can also use the white shade for an extra pop too. The golden shades are both beautiful, just not usable for me and my pale old skin. I would highly recommend this quad if you love a blinding highlight, it’s only £4!!




The next affordable highlighters to try on my list are the Wet n Wild MegaGlow highlighting powder, and the Maybelline Face Studio Chrome Extreme highlighter, I’ve heard great things about both!



What’s your favourite affordable highlight?



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