The Best Glow Boosters For Extra Luminosity
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Mini Glowy Super Gel, £16 | Saie
One of the brand’s bestsellers, Saie’s Glowy Super Gel is a resounding beauty editor favourite. The liquid illuminator is so easy to use: simply blend a couple of pumps with a light coverage base for a pretty, natural-looking glow. ‘Roseglow’, the newest addition to the shade line-up, is a flattering, pearly pink which can also be dabbed onto the apples of the cheeks for a dewy, glass-like finish.
Available at CultBeauty.co.uk
Sunny Serum Instant Face Bronzer, £11.96 (was £15.95) | Isle Of Paradise
If you’re after a hint of bronze, Isle Of Paradise has you covered. Launched earlier this year, its Sunny Serum is a handy alternative to a facial self-tan product. For all-over warmth – and the guarantee of no mishaps – the wash-off formula is hard to beat. Plus, when you’re wearing something off the shoulder, the light-reflective pigments look great applied over the collarbones.
Available at Boots.com
Liquid Super Loaded, £53 | Westman Atelier
A couple of drops of Westman Atelier’s Liquid Super Loaded blended with your regular foundation is all you need to cheat a good night’s sleep. Full of light-reflective pearly pigments, the complexion enhancer makes you look noticeably more radiant, and still allows your skin to shine through thanks to the sheerness of the formula. It’s also free from silicones, so it layers seamlessly under make-up.
Available at CultBeauty.co.uk
Lumi Glotion Glow Enhancer, £11.99 | L'Oréal
L’Oréal’s viral Lumi Glotion has deservedly caught the attention of the TikTok crowd. Affordable and high impact, this liquid highlighter instantly brightens dull, tired skin. Take your cues from beauty insiders and mix it with a plumping moisturiser for a dewy canvas. Otherwise, the creamy, pigmented formula – full of shea butter and glycerine – creates a your-skin-but-better effect when combined with foundation.
Available at Boots.com
B-Goldi Bright Drops, £34 | Drunk Elephant
Drunk Elephant’s original bronzing drops get the bigger fanfare, but the illuminator version is a hero in its own right. The hazy, champagne hue is so flattering, bringing instant light to the face, yet it’s subtle enough to be applied all over without it looking greasy. The niacinamide-rich formula works to brighten the skin long term, and blends seamlessly with foundation for a sheerer, lit-from-within look.
Available at SpaceNk.com
Brightening CC Serum, £62 | By Terry
A certified SL team favourite, By Terry’s Brightening CC Serum is the ultimate make-up multitasker. It can be used as an illuminating primer, though it really comes into its own when blended with your chosen base. Clever ‘optical glow’ technology blurs imperfections, creating a smooth, soft-focus effect. Available in eight wearable shades, the colour pay-off looks seriously luxe.
Available at ByTerry.com
Shimmer Face Oil, £34 | Jones Road
Perhaps one to steer clear of if you’re on the oily side, but drier skin types will love this. Jones Road’s Shimmer Face Oil is silky and unexpectedly lightweight – jojoba seed oil is the hero ingredient, and what makes the skin feel nourished and supple. Pat over the highest points of the face for a subtle gleam or mix it with your go-to base to create a level of coverage that feels fresh and modern.
Available at JonesRoadBeauty.com
Hollywood Flawless Filter, £39 | Charlotte Tilbury
One of the most hyped products in this category, Charlotte Tilbury’s Hollywood Flawless Filter deserves the acclaim. Thanks to airbrush polymers and finely milled powders, it gently diffuses imperfections to create a more even-looking canvas. The sheer, creamy texture is easy to blend with other products – including foundation – for a soft, candle-lit glow.
Available at CharlotteTilbury.com
Marrakech Shimmer Luminous Body Gel Oil, From £45 | Whind
This non-greasy, fast-absorbing oil is the one for you if you’re after an all-over glow. Powered by a blend of pressed botanical oils including rosehip and argan, it makes the skin feel supple and silky to the touch. Apply it all over your collarbones for a soft-focus veil of shimmer – especially pretty if you’re wearing something off-the-shoulder.
Available at Whind.com
Inspiration credit: @SaieBeauty
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