I'm Not Being Dramatic—This Highlighter Is Basically Fairy Dust for Your Cheekbones

I want to start this article by saying that when it comes to makeup, I usually don't like highlighter. I know what you're thinking... if that's how you feel, why are you even writing this piece? Well, it's because I've finally found a product that I can get on board with. In fact, not only have I gotten on board with this shimmery delight, but I've worn it every single day since getting my hands on it.

I was telling my friends about it and said, "It's like fairy dust for your cheekbones." They all told me I was being dramatic, but once I let them try it out for themselves, they were in total agreement. The product in question? The Hourglass Unreal Liquid Highlighter.

I'd normally roll my eyes at a brand calling their product "unreal", but honestly, I see why Hourglass has done it. This teeny tiny bottle holds an illuminating formula like no other. One drop, and suddenly my skin is basking in golden sunlight, with a healthy glow that screams, "My skincare routine is better than yours." (In reality, I've probably splashed my face with cold water and slathered some moisturiser on in the bathroom mirror whilst still half asleep.)

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There are five shades available, from pale champagne hues to bronze gold and copper rose tones. My go-to is Infinite, a yellow gold that adds the perfect amount of shimmer to my skin. Unlike other highlighters I've tried, it never looks glittery, which means I'm flooded with compliments about my natural-looking glow.

Now, when I say you only need a drop, I really mean it. This highlighter packs a punch, so if you prefer a more naturally illuminated finish (like me), start slowly. I recommend giving the product a good shake before dispensing a small amount onto the back of your hand, then using the brand's No. 16 Highlighter Brush (£48) to tap it onto the tops of your cheekbones.

The hydrating, serum-like texture blends like a dream, adding a radiant, plumping effect to the cheeks. In the past, I've found that other highlighters can cling to the skin and show up every patch of dryness and skin texture, but this does no such thing. Whilst I'd never say you need an extra product in your summer makeup kit, if you like a glowy makeup look, then you'll be hard-pressed to find something better than this.

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