16 highlighters that leave your skin looking dewy and healthy—never glittery

These days, when you think of highlighter, you probably picture what we’ll call, for lack of a better term, the Instagram glow. That is, a strip of powder highlight in some sort of metallic, holographic, or pearlescent shade, usually applied at the end of a makeup routine—after contouring and baking.

There’s nothing wrong with that type of hyper-glow, but it’s not for everyone. And it’s certainly not meant to emulate a natural sheen that just hits the high points of the face, making you look healthy and glowy. But sometimes, that natural look is all we want. If you’re looking for a subtle, dewy sheen this summer, we’ve picked out 16 of the best glossy highlighters out there, ranging from $4 (yes, really!) to $62.

Shop our glossy highlighter picks below, and get ready to glow—naturally.

The name says it all—there’s nothing shimmery or sparkly about this gorgeous highlighter.

A real OG—you can’t go wrong with this pick.

Makeup artists often mix this with eyeshadow or other pigment to create a glossy finish, but we love it on its own as a subtle highlighter.

Totally colorless and fragrance-free.

Okay, so this isn’t technically a highlighter, but it’s one of the best (and most hydrating) ways to get a subtle shine.

Easy to apply, not a hint of shimmer in sight, and can be used all over—there’s nothing we don’t like about this glossing pencil.

It’s basically an Instagram celebrity—and for good reason.

Don’t let the color fool you—this cream stick is perfect for creating a wet-looking sheen.

A little goes a long way, so just a couple of dots on each cheek will do the trick.

Yes, the price tag is steep, but this will always be one of our faves.

This primer/highlighter/foundation hybrid has been a game-changer since its launch.

Perfect for travel.

So subtle and pretty—and it comes in refillable packaging!

You’ll love this cream formula and its natural-looking dewy effect.

It may not look it in the packaging, but this delivers one seriously natural-looking glow.

Use this balm all over your face for a wet-looking finish you’ll be obsessed with.