We love a full-on drag queeny makeup job as much as the next beauty junkie--but sometimes nothing's sexier than the barest hint of makeup and luminous, lit-from-within skin. Here, the A-listers going for the glow and the chic new highlighter compacts taking them there.
Whether you use Lancome’s limited edition Sparkling Cherub Sheer Warm Illuminating Powder ($40) as an allover highlighter or eyeshadow, the beyond-chic compact will infuse winter-worn skin with an angelic sheen.
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Tantalizing Tweed
The gold, bronze, and silver tones woven throughout Chanel Shimmer Tweed Highlighter create a sexy glow on cheekbones, shoulders, and decolletage. Plus, how hot will you look whipping out this stunner for a mid-holiday-party touch-up?
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Gold Rush
Clarins Gold Attraction Face Palette ($57) is a tad pricey, but it does wonders for blah skin. Apply a bit of this sheer, gilded powder on your browbone, cheekbones and bridge of nose for an instant radiance boost.
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Dew You
With a complexion this dewy and luminous, Rihanna only needs mascara and a sheer sweep of toasty-rose gloss and blush.
Her hair is major and that statement necklace is serious, but Paula Patton’s makeup is tastefully understated—the better to showcase the actress’ effortlessly youthful complexion!