Highlighters reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 125 Reddit reviews across 19 subreddits and 31 posts to rank the best Highlighters brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/PaleMUA, r/stationery, r/MakeupAddiction, r/Bible, r/beauty. Top-rated brands include Zebra (4.2/5), MAC (5.0/5), Wet n Wild (4.6/5).
Stats
Reviews125
Subreddits19
Posts31
Brands72
Products86
125 reviews from
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By Brand
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#1
Zebra
4.2
(10)
"I bought the mildliners and energel combo based on a recommendation."
"There’s the Zebra Sarasa Mark On, which is specifically designed to be highlighted."
"I use the zebra mildliners."
"The mojini line highlighters are very good. They somehow fuse with the ink and really don't smudge."
"I use Zebra Mildliners."
"I use Zebra Mildliners."
"I use Mildliners over Pentel Energels."
"I can only speak to the use of Zebra Mildliner highlighters."
"I like the zebra glitter highlighters but they are the only ones I've tried. I find them quite wet"
"I like Zebra Mildliners."
#2
MAC
5.0
(6)
"Are my faves."
"MAC lightscapade"
"MAC extra dimension skinfinish in double gleam has a silvery finish instead of gold."
"Idk I'd this still exist but Mac Cream Color Base in Hush is beautiful"
"MAC cream color base in Pearl"
"It looks scary in the pan."
#3
Wet n Wild
4.6
(5)
"It’s beautiful and cheap"
"Wet and wild. Best highlighters i have used followed by super shocks from colourpop."
"I recommend checking out Wet n Wild's highlighter in Blossom Glow!"
"Wet n wild megaglo highlighter in blossom glow and precious petals."
"I’m partial to the wet n wild megaglo highlighting powder."
#4
Colourpop
4.6
(5)
"Has been a winner for me."
"I'm obsessed with."
"Affordable, lasts forever."
"Colourpop Flexitarian"
"Colourpop Flexitarian."
#5
Benefit
5.0
(4)
"Are good."
"Is beautiful on pale skin."
"Is a beautiful pink highlighter that I adore."
"I loooove Benefit highlighter in the shade cookie"
#6
Pilot
4.8
(4)
"Pilot frixion markers are a secret weapon against bleeding."
"Pilot Frixion highlighters."
"I use Pilot Frixion erasable ink pens in .38."
"Pilot frixion pastel."
#7
Dior
4.3
(4)
"My top recommendation would be Dior."
"The white in the universal dior backstage - this is slightly glittery."
"Makeup revolution and Dior as per my opinion"
"I second the dior forever couture highlighter in pink! i have the previous version and love it, it’s buildable from natural to super shiny."
#8
Becca
5.0
(3)
"Is stunning on pale skin."
"If you can find an aftermarket Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in Amethyst then I highly recommend."
"Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector!"
#9
ColourPop
4.7
(3)
"My hg cool tone very light champagne highlighter"
"I’d go with a ColourPop Super Shock Highlighter, probably Flexitarian."
"Colourpop super shock in lunch money might do it for you! It adds a natural effortless glow."
#10
Uni
4.7
(3)
"Great grip. Super smooth."
"Dark line, super smooth, color fast, highlighter safe."
"They are vibrant and fast drying."
#11
Stabilo
4.0
(3)
"Stabilo is a really good one."
"I like Stabilo."
"Some reviews say there's issues with bleedthrough, but I haven't seen anybody say there are issues with smearing or smudging."
#12
Ofra
5.0
(2)
"Is wonderful."
"The ofra highlighter in pillow talk is beautiful!"
#13
Rare Beauty
5.0
(2)
"I have really oily skin and I really like the Rare Beauty liquid luminizer!"
"I’m obsessed with Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush."
#14
Charlotte Tilbury
5.0
(2)
"I really love the charlotte tilbury Hollywood flawless filter"
"CT wand"
#15
Lisa Eldridge
5.0
(2)
"Is my favorite."
"Lisa Eldridge Elevated glow in Pink moon"
#16
Bobbi Brown
5.0
(2)
"Is the OG."
#17
Milani
5.0
(2)
"I also really love the Milani Liquid Strobe in After Glow..."
#18
Staedtler
4.5
(2)
"My suggestion is Staedtler Textsurfer Gel."
"Have you tried Staedtler Textsurfer Gel Highlighter?"
#19
Tower 28
4.5
(2)
"The wettest looking highlight that has ever graced my face is the tower 28 clear balm. This is 11/10."
"I’ve only found 2 that aren’t glittery - there’s a Tower 28 one and a more expensive Chanel version."
#20
Fenty
4.5
(2)
"Fenty, smashbox x becca collab, anastasia are my favs"
#21
Maybelline
4.0
(2)
"This one is good. There’s also a Maybelline one I use a lot but Amazon isn’t listing it anymore."
"If you're looking for drugstore maybelline and wet and wild have this types of shades."
#22
Kaleidos
4.0
(2)
"The Kaleidos Space Age Highlighters are very good- I recommend looking at swatches and videos to get a gauge of the level of shimmer."
"I use the Kaleidos Space Age ones. They're very glittery, but they're invisible when light doesn't hit them."
#23
Sharpie
4.0
(2)
"They are dual tip, which for me makes me like them more than the Sharpie highlighters."
"Although they’re my first highlighters that aren’t sharpie brand. If you use cheap paper they bleed through if you push too much and may smear some pens. Overall they are enjoyable for me (a student) and I have just recently had to replace a two colours for the first time in 2-3 years after regular daily/weekly use."
#24
Clio
4.0
(2)
"If you want smooth and wet look without chunky glitter some options can be Clio prism air highlighter ,Rom&ND veilighter. They have glass skin effect without being too shimmery"
"If you are looking for a smooth , wet look highlighter Clio prism air highlighter would be great it has almost glossy glow without chunky glitter another one can be Etude glow beam highlighter."
#25
Hourglass
4.0
(2)
"Hourglass. I’ve never tried the Mario ones. But hourglass is a staple"
"I know this isn’t liquid but the Hourglass ambient powders can work as a subtle glowy highlight."
#26
Sticky Highlighter Strips
5.0
(1)
"I recommend sticky highlighter strips"
#27
Pilot Frixion Highlighters
5.0
(1)
"I use Pilot Frixion highlighters because I find they don’t bleed through"
#28
Clinique Cheek Pop Highlight
5.0
(1)
"My every day love, Clinique cheek pop highlight (the big pan with the little flowers)"
#29
Morphe
5.0
(1)
"Love this one for purple"
#30
G.T. Luscombe
5.0
(1)
"I haven’t noticed any bleedthrough or transfer in my use of them."
#31
OFRA
5.0
(1)
"Is great for pale skin."
#32
Natasha Denona
5.0
(1)
"Natasha Denona Super Glow in Fair is one of my favs right now..."
#33
Makeup by Mario
5.0
(1)
"I love it and am on my second one."
#34
CEZANNE
5.0
(1)
"Is the most glowy and impactful."
#35
Ulta Beauty Collection
5.0
(1)
"Is a nice silvery white color."
#36
RMS
5.0
(1)
"Works really well with my cool toned skin."
#37
Hindash
5.0
(1)
"It's gorgeous."
#38
Iconic London
5.0
(1)
"I’m OBSESSED."
#39
NARS
5.0
(1)
"Looks great!"
#40
The Balm
5.0
(1)
"Great for cool tones."
#41
Black Moon Cosmetics
5.0
(1)
"I would recommend looking at Black Moon Cosmetics Centipede (golden neutral) or Squid (white)..."
#42
Elf
5.0
(1)
"Is a favorite of mine."
#43
About-Face Highlighter
5.0
(1)
"Does a gorgeous lavender highlight."
#44
Uoma Beauty Highlighter
5.0
(1)
"Has powder and cream highlights, both are great."
#45
Pretties for Your Face Highlighter
5.0
(1)
"Has a toooon of cool toned options."
#46
Carrie Highlighter
5.0
(1)
"Has a highlighter that’s pink."
#47
Westman Atelier
5.0
(1)
"Westman atelier nectar!"
#48
Anastasia
5.0
(1)
"The Anastasia Moonchild and Aurora palettes were my favourite for this along with the KVD alchemist holographic palette"
#49
Rituel de Fille
5.0
(1)
"Not affordable at all but the Rituel de Fille metamorphic highlighters are insane."
#50
Merit
5.0
(1)
"Just started using merit , the Cava stick , and I love it"
#51
IG Bitter Lace Beauty
5.0
(1)
"They are who created the first rainbow highlighter."
#52
Pretties for Your Face
5.0
(1)
"I found the indie companies pretties for your face does a ton of very pale colorful and shifty highlights!"
#53
Etude
4.0
(1)
"If you are looking for a smooth , wet look highlighter Clio prism air highlighter would be great it has almost glossy glow without chunky glitter another one can be Etude glow beam highlighter."
#54
GN
4.0
(1)
"For some reason as darker the highlighter color at brighter it would be in the dark paper"
#55
Flower Beauty
4.0
(1)
"Maybe flower beauty bombs?? They look similar but not sure how they compare finish-wise"
#56
Mildliners
4.0
(1)
"I use mildliners with my Pentel Energel pens on FiveStar notebooks and I’ve never had an issue with smearing."
#57
Pelikan
4.0
(1)
"Any cheap highlighter then kuha ng Pelikan ink bottles or Noodlers neon ink."
#58
Rare Beauty Highlighter
4.0
(1)
"Has a cool silvery one and also a rose gold."
#59
MUFE Highlighter
4.0
(1)
"Has a gorgeous one that is like an iridescent pinky/opal color."
#60
Milk
4.0
(1)
"I've seen good reviews of Rose Inc Solar cream in Brilliant, Milk stick in Turnt and Merit stick in Cava."
#61
Rose Inc
4.0
(1)
"I've seen good reviews of Rose Inc Solar cream in Brilliant, Milk stick in Turnt and Merit stick in Cava."
#62
Makeup Revolution
4.0
(1)
"Makeup revolution and Dior as per my opinion"
#63
Color Pop
4.0
(1)
"Try out some of the color pop shock highlighters!!"
#64
Milk Makeup
4.0
(1)
"Milk makeup has a purple one (I think it’s called holo?) that is really pretty on pale skin."
#65
Mr. Pen
4.0
(1)
"Theyre like crayons but they also sell highlighters."
#66
Pentel
4.0
(1)
"I find that the Pentel Energel is a great pen."
#67
Master Touch
4.0
(1)
"I prefer Master Touch dual ended highlighters."
#68
Colored Pencil
4.0
(1)
"Colored pencil dry highlighters are what I use."
#69
Sleek
4.0
(1)
"Sleek distorted lights pallete has 2 powder highlighters."
#70
Highlighter Tape
4.0
(1)
"You know they make that highlighter tape made for going in books."
#71
PMG
3.0
(1)
"Ugh I'm strongly considering the highlighter from the PMG bridgerton collection."
#72
Mecca
3.0
(1)
"Maybe try Mecca’s liquid highlighter?"
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