Pale Girls: These 9 Highlighters Will Be Your Summertime Skin-Savers

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I have extremely fair skin — finding a highlighter that pops against my pale complexion has always been a challenge. This Summer, I want a beachy glow that's noticeable without making me look ridiculously translucent. That's why we rounded up the best highlighters that pale girls should try this Summer. These options have a hint of color, but they're still light enough to be noticeable on your skin. Take a look at our top picks.

Benefit Cosmetics Watt's Up! Cream-to-Powder Highlighter

Benefit Cosmetics Watt's Up! Cream-to-Powder Highlighter

The Benefit Cosmetics Watt's Up! Cream-to-Powder Highlighter ($30) will give you a champagne sheen that's sheer and subtle.

Marc Jacobs Dew Drops Coconut Gel Highlighter

Marc Jacobs Dew Drops Coconut Gel Highlighter

Not only will the Marc Jacobs Dew Drops Coconut Gel Highlighter ($44) give you crazy-good shine, it also has coconut in it that hydrates your skin.

Kat Von D Alchemist Holographic Palette

Kat Von D Alchemist Holographic Palette

All the pastel shades in the Kat Von D Alchemist Holographic Palette ($32) show up incredibly well on fair complexions. The colors are surprisingly wearable for your everyday look.

ColourPop Lunch Money Super Shock Highlighter

ColourPop Lunch Money Super Shock Highlighter

The creamy formula of ColourPop Lunch Money Super Shock Highlighter ($8) goes on sheer, but you can build it up as much as you want. This highlighter has a five-star rating on the brand's site.

Stila Heaven's Hue Highlighter

Stila Heaven's Hue Highlighter

Don't be afraid to use color! Stila Heaven's Hue Highlighter ($32) is most effective on cool, pale tones. The lavender-pink shade will melt right into your skin.

Maybelline FaceStudio Master Strobing Liquid Illuminating Highlighter

Maybelline FaceStudio Master Strobing Liquid Illuminating Highlighter

Use the light shade of Maybelline FaceStudio Master Strobing Liquid Illuminating Highlighter ($10) to highlight your nose and cheekbones. The pearlescent liquid formula has lots of shimmer.

Too Faced Love Light Highlighter

Too Faced Love Light Highlighter

Try the Too Faced Love Light Highlighter ($30) in Blinded by the Light for an icy radiance. It's a liquid-to-powder formula that blends well.

Nars Highlighting Blush Powder

Nars Highlighting Blush Powder

If you want to add a hint of warmth to your face, swipe on Nars Highlighting Blush Powder ($30) in Albatross. It can be worn on its own or layered over blush for glowing cheeks.

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Liquid Highlighter

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Liquid Highlighter

The Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Liquid Highlighter ($41) in Champagne Pop might seem to appear too dark for pale girls, but it's not — we promise. It adds gold tones to your face without looking overwhelming.