You don't have to commit to intense contours and strobing, but it's safe to admit that the perfect look in the peak of summer is a gentle, luminous glow dancing on your cheekbones. The ideal highlight catches and reflects sunlight and, if done right, it glorifies your natural features without overpowering them. That being said, applying thick layers of highlighter without anticipating the day's heat is the easiest way to sweat off your lustre while agitating your skin--when it comes to the hottest months of the year, it's always a good idea to switch to lightweight makeup that lets the skin breathe. The perfect summer glow is a lot more about pressed powders and sheer liquids that thick creams or multi-tasking moisturizers; just run our top picks along your cheekbones ever so lightly, and get ready to gleam like you're keeping the world's biggest secret.
RMS’s Living Luminizer ($48) is often sold out for a reason. The translucent product applies like a balm and blends a sunshine gold with a sateen pearl for the barely-there look that is hard to achieve when you’re not good with layering powders. A coconut oil base allows this highlighter to absorb fast and sans sticky residue, and a finger’s dab will easily liven up cheekbones, the bridge of the nose, the inner corners of eyes, and the cupid’s bow above the lips when needed.
