Best Highlighter Sticks for Under and Over Foundation Application
Looking for the perfect highlighter stick that works seamlessly both under and over your foundation? Discover our top picks for highlighter sticks that deliver a radiant, lit-from-within glow—no matter how you wear them. These multitasking formulas are designed for all skin types and offer effortless application, whether you want a subtle sheen or a bold, glassy highlight.
Lit Up Highlight Stick
Multitasking Gel Highlighter for a Glassy, Fresh Glow
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Lit Up Highlight Stick is a clean, translucent gel highlighter that instantly perks up dull skin with radiant clarity. Its ultra-flattering, light-catching undertones enhance your natural radiance for an unforgettable, glassy finish. This highlighter is perfect for dabbing across cheeks, the bridge of the nose, cupid’s bow, lips, and lids—making it ideal for both under and over foundation use.
Key Features:
- Finish: Glassy, radiant, and never sticky
- Texture: Lightweight gel for seamless blending
- Skin Benefits: Firms and boosts moisture with vitis vita grape extract and an Ayurvedic oil blend
- Shades: Lit (glassy iridescent), Nectar (glassy golden peach), Brûlée (glassy bronze gold), Petal (dusty nude rose)
Vegan, Cruelty Free, Fragrance Free, Paraben Free
- Suitable for: All skin types
"This clean, translucent gel highlighter imparts skin with radiant clarity to instantly perk up dull skin."
RÓGLOW Skin Stick Highlighter
Instant Radiant Glow with Skincare Benefits
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RÓGLOW Skin Stick Highlighter is a luminous highlighting balm that hydrates and plumps the skin while delivering a radiant, dewy glow. Infused with nourishing skincare ingredients, this stick is designed for easy swiping across cheeks, brow, lips, and décolleté. Its creamy texture makes it perfect for layering under or over foundation for a customizable glow.
Key Features:
- Finish: Dewy, glassy, and luminous
- Texture: Balm stick for easy, on-the-go application
- Skin Benefits: Hydrates and plumps with hyaluronic acid
- Shades: Glazed (translucent shimmer), Lit (bronze shimmer)
Vegan, Gluten Free, Meets The Credo Clean Standard™
- Suitable for: All skin types
"A multitasking luminous highlighting balm infused with nourishing skincare benefits that hydrate and plump the skin while giving you a radiant dewy glow!"
Hyaluronic Highlight Balm
Skincare-Infused Cream Highlighter for Glassy Radiance
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Hyaluronic Highlight Balm by MOB Beauty is a vegan cream highlighting balm that imparts a glassy, radiant luminosity anywhere you apply it. Loaded with hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and squalane, this balm hydrates, calms, and protects your skin. Its glitter-free, natural finish is never sticky or greasy, and it flatters all skin tones. Wear it alone on bare skin or layer it under or over foundation for a customizable glow.
Key Features:
- Finish: Natural, glassy, and glitter-free
- Texture: Cream balm for smooth, blendable application
- Skin Benefits: Hydrates, calms, and protects with hyaluronic acid, ceramides, squalane, chamomile, and vitamins C & E
- Shades: M96 (glassy golden copper), M97 (glassy rose gold), M98 (glassy naked champagne), M99 (glassy iridescent)
Vegan, Hypoallergenic, Sustainable Packaging
- Suitable for: All skin types and ages
"Impart a gorgeous glow on bare skin or over foundation. Never sticky or greasy and shades flatter all skin tones."
Aim High Highlighting Stick
Creamy Highlighter Stick for a Luminous, Lit-From-Within Glow
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Aim High Highlighting Stick is a skin-enhancing creamy highlighter that imparts a luminous, lit-from-within glow to awaken your complexion. Its buildable formula provides enviable luminosity without chunky glitter, making it perfect for both makeup and no-makeup days. The stick format allows for precise application under or over foundation.
Key Features:
- Finish: Natural sheen with buildable results
- Texture: Creamy stick for easy, targeted application
- Skin Benefits: Enriched with green tea extract, watermelon seed extract, and rosehip oil
- Shades: Brave (champagne), Genuine (rose gold), Fearless (warm bronze)
Cruelty Free, Gluten Free, Fragrance Free, Alcohol Free, Soy Free
- Suitable for: All skin types
"All-in-one complexion enhancer for both makeup and no makeup days."
How to Use Highlighter Sticks Under and Over Foundation
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Under Foundation: Apply the highlighter stick to the high points of your face (cheekbones, brow bones, bridge of nose) before foundation for a subtle, lit-from-within glow.
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Over Foundation: Dab or swipe the highlighter stick on top of your foundation for a more pronounced, radiant finish. Blend with fingers or a makeup sponge for a seamless look.
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Layering: For extra luminosity, layer the highlighter both under and over your foundation.
Why Choose These Highlighter Sticks?
- Versatility: All featured highlighter sticks are designed for use both under and over foundation.
- Skin-Loving Ingredients: Infused with hydrating and nourishing ingredients for a healthy glow.
- Inclusive Shades: Universally flattering shades for all skin tones.
- Clean Beauty: Vegan, cruelty free, and free from harsh chemicals.
### Elevate your glow with these highlighter sticks—perfect for every makeup routine and every skin type!