No matter how much we shake our fists at the sky and cling to our sundresses for dear life, summer is will soon be coming to a close. Thankfully, no matter how gray the sky becomes over the next few months, we can still hold onto some semblance of that coveted sun-drenched glow with the help of trusty highlighters, shimmer powders, and other products that make us look lit from within. With the help of these allies, you’ll be the girl at every Halloween and holiday party who looks like she just spent an afternoon at the beach.
1Alima Pure Highlighter, $20
This finely textured mineral powder provides a subtle glow that catches the light just right. //Alima Pure
2Becca Champagne Pop Shimmering Skin Perfector, $38
Champagne Pop is the result of a collaboration between YouTube makeup artist Jaclyn Hill and beauty brand Becca. The shade was designed to match every skin tone, and when it was released earlier this summer, stores sold out of it so fast that fans launched a special hashtag to help each other track the product down across the country. Try it for yourself! //Becca
3Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow, $68
This epic two-piece set allows you to sculpt stunning cheekbones while creating a natural glow, and doesn’t have the same intimidation factor of more heavy-duty contour palettes. //Charlotte Tilbury
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4Benefit High Beam & Sun Beam, $26 each
These lightweight liquid formulas (choose which shade is for you based on your skin tone) give your face a dewy look, and for what it’s worth, they also look just as pretty straight out of the bottle as they do on your face. //Benefit
5Youngblood Lunar Dust, $33
As if the cool name itself weren’t reason enough to give this mineral powder a try, its magic light-reflecting powers can be used for highlighting or even as a low-key bronzer. //Youngblood
7Million Dollar Tan All That Shimmers, $32
This lightweight body oil adds a little bronze and sparkle for those of us who are missing the beach. //Million Dollar Tan
8Nars 413 BLKR Illuminator, $30
This bright, shimmery cream reflects light and adds instant definition to your cheekbones and face. It definitely gives an instant glow! //Nars
9Boots No7 Shimmer Palette, $14.99
If you’re a fan of shimmer, this palette is for you! Dust onto your cheeks for a summer sheen, or use as a sun-kissed eyeshadow if shimmery cheeks aren’t your thing.
10theBalm Mary-Lou Manizer, $24
This three-in-one highlighter, shadow and shimmer is a favorite among illuminizer devotees, and for good reason! It both conceals flaws and catches the light just right. //theBalm
