The 10 Best Highlighters to Make Your Eyes Pop

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A beauty product rarely surprises me, but I was not expecting this Chanel eyeshadow to be anything other than a frosty white. When applied to the inner corner of the eyes or layered over another eyeshadow, shifting blue-green metallic pigments add instant frosty brightness and a subtle pop of color. The effect is nothing short of beautiful.

This is the only eyeshadow I reach for on days when I just want to bring a little life to my face. It's glittery, but the shimmer is so fine that it looks more like fairy dust than confetti. It adds the prettiest sheer light to the inner corner of my eyes, but I also love to blend it across my entire lid. You have to work quickly, though: the formula sets within seconds and lasts all day.

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This genius shimmer crayon was invented by makeup artist Donni Davy, whose work on Euphoria is now the stuff of beauty legend. The tapered tip is ideal for tracing along the lashline or inner corner, but it blends easily enough to cover the entire lid. It leaves behind a high-impact sparkle that begs to be photographed.

This pencil has a creamy highlighter on one side and a smudge tip on the other. It can be applied on the inner corner of the eyes, inside the waterline, and even on your nose or Cupid's bow to brighten with precision.

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I trust makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic with my life, and also anything related to highlighting or contouring. For that reason, his brand's Master Crystal Reflector in the shade Bronzite is on this list. The bouncy powder is sheer but buildable, so you can precisely control the level of shine. Though it applies translucently, a little truly goes a long way. The shade Bronzite is a great warm yellow, but if you prefer a more traditional icy white for your inner corners, try the formula in the shade Quartz.

Who says you need to spend a ton of money to find an effective inner corner highlighter? This versatile eyeshadow stick from e.l.f. Cosmetics rings in at under $10 and has a creamy formula that’s both smear- and crease-resistant. Plus, its easy, twist-up design makes it a breeze to use on the go, and even includes a built-in sharpener.

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For those days or nights when you need to shine like a disco ball, try this shadow duo from Patrick Ta. The gold and silver here bring intense dimension and shine thanks to micro-fine shimmer and pearl pigments that catch light like a dream. Tap it on with your finger and layer it to your heart's desire.

Looking for a matte option to brighten your eyes? I've loved this Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eyeshadow in Vanilla Kiss for years. It adds just the right amount of light to the inner corners of the eyes without adding any shine or shimmer, making it ideal for any matte eye makeup look.

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A little goes a long way when it comes to Benefit’s High Beam highlighter. The liquid formula features a rose gold finish that looks great on just about any skin tone and can be worn under or over the rest of your face makeup for a subtle pop of radiance.

This quad contains four neutral shimmery shades of the brand's best-selling cream highlighter. With skin-nourishing ingredients like coconut oil, castor seed oil, and vitamin E, you can feel good about tapping this across your cheekbones, across your browbone, and at the inner corners of your eyes. It doesn't wear quite as long as some of the others on this list, though—and it's best worn with a minimal makeup look since the oil-rich formula can cause makeup to move around.

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FAQs

What’s the Best Way to Apply an Inner Corner Highlight?

Tap a little bit of shimmer to the inner eye area with your finger or a small brush, keeping in mind that you can always add more. "You can sweep the highlighter in an inverted 'v' starting at the inside corners of the eyes and sweeping a little on the top half of the upper and lower lids for a more dramatic highlighted eye look," says Carmindy.

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