The 10 Brightest Liquid Highlighters to Make Your Summer Glow Start Now

What it is: NYX Away We Glow Liquid Highlighter ($7)

Why you need it: The formula is lightweight, so it's easy to build up your sheen. And thanks to the doe-foot applicator, it's also easy to apply. The shine is not too overpowering and it makes the perfect base for a powder highlighter.

What it is: Sephora Collection Radiant Luminizing Drops ($14)

Why you need it: Not only is this highlighter definitely pigmented enough that you can skip layering a powder highlighter over it, but it's Sephora Collection, so you know it's affordable. The dropper tool makes it easy to measure out and apply these drops on the high points of your face.

What it is: Milk Makeup Liquid Strobe ($24)

Why you need it: The rollerball on this highlighter is perfect for lazy or rushed mornings. Easily apply the highlighter to targeted spots and blend out with your fingers or a sponge.

What it is: Nars Illuminator ($30)

Why you need it: This illuminator is more shimmery than sparkly and delivers a subtle, lit-from-within glow. You can mix a few drops of this with your foundation for a more radiant finish.

What it is: Tarte Tarteist Pro Glow Liquid Highlighter ($29)

Why you need it: You'll want to mix this superpigmented highlighter in with your favorite moisturizer or foundation. On top of giving you a radiant glow, the infusion of rose water and minerals soothes and hydrates your skin.

What it is: Urban Decay Naked Skin Highlighting Fluid ($28)

Why you need it: This highlighter comes in five radiant shades including a unique, iridescent pale blue. In addition to looking amazing on your cheekbones, it's a great highlighter for the body, too. The brand suggests mixing a bit in with your moisturizer and applying it to your shoulders and collarbones.

What it is: Cover FX Custom Enhancer Drops ($42)

Why you need it: Swatches of these pigmented drops don't do any justice to this bestselling enhancer's foil-like finish. A little goes a long way — just three drops are perfect for mixing in with a base or highlighting your cheekbones, and you won't even need to add a powder highlighter.

What it is: Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Liquid Highlighter ($41)

Why you need it: If you're looking for a natural, dewy highlight, this is it. These seven shades, including a liquid version of its bestselling Champagne Pop, are perfect for an effortless everyday glow.

What it is: Kevyn Aucoin The Celestial Skin Liquid Lighting ($52)

Why you need it: This silicone-free highlighter is worth the price. It doubles as a primer and leaves you glowing instead of shimmering. Plus, it promises 12 hours of wear.

What it is: Marc Jacobs Beauty Dew Drops Coconut Gel Highlighter ($44)

Why you need it: This new highlighter only comes in one shade so far, but it's all you need. Golden peach is a perfectly dewy addition to any makeup routine. It's hydrating, longwearing, and so pretty.