Duochromatic highlighters are definitely having a moment. These unique formulas are characterized by their special iridescent pearl pigments, which feature the stunning ability to look like a different color from every angle. Just by delicately moving your head, could make your glow look golden, blue, or even green (the possibilities are truly endless). It's basically like seeing a rainbow arc out of your cheekbone!
Since the launch of Anastasia Beverly Hills's Moonchild Glow Kit [1] in the Summer of 2016, brands like Kat Von D [2] and MAC Cosmetics [3] have each followed with their own iterations. If you're on a budget, you might not have snapped up any of these products, but thanks to NYX Cosmetics, you'll now be able to dive into the trend.
The upcoming Duo Chromatic Illuminating Powder ($8, launching Dec. 8 on nyxcosmetics.com [4]) will be available in five different shades, including two white-based hues and an edgy lilac. Each features that magical, shade-shifting quality for an Instagram-worthy glow. Add a light dusting to look like an ethereal faerie, or really pack it on to look like a sexy space alien (we enjoy the latter application, honestly). Read on to see all the shades in their gleaming glory.
NYX Cosmetics Illuminating Powder in Twilight Tint
This formula features a white base (perfect for superfair gals!) with blue duochromatic pearls.
NYX Cosmetics Illuminating Powder in Twilight Tint
NYX Cosmetics Illuminating Powder in Twilight Tint
NYX Cosmetics Illuminating Powder in Lavender Steel
This shade is a soft lavender with lavender and pink pearls.
NYX Cosmetics Illuminating Powder in Lavender Steel
NYX Cosmetics Illuminating Powder in Lavender Steel
NYX Cosmetics Illuminating Powder in Synthetica
We can see Synthetica looking stunning on medium skin tones — it's a pink hue with golden pearls.
NYX Cosmetics Illuminating Powder in Synthetica
NYX Cosmetics Illuminating Powder in Synthetica
NYX Cosmetics Illuminating Powder in Snow Rose
Another gorgeous formula for pale skin, this highlighter has a white base with pink and lilac pearls.
NYX Cosmetics Illuminating Powder in Snow Rose
NYX Cosmetics Illuminating Powder in Snow Rose
NYX Cosmetics Illuminating Powder in Crushed Bloom
This dusty rose shade would be gorgeous on deeper skin — it'll make it look lit from within thanks to its pink and light blue pearls.
NYX Cosmetics Illuminating Powder in Crushed Bloom
NYX Cosmetics Illuminating Powder in Crushed Bloom
