This season, glowy skin is in. Gone are the days of heavy matte foundations and powders; now it’s all about getting that “glazed donut” look with skincare… and a little help from a good highlighter.

Whether you apply highlighter under your skin tint for an extra glow, or on top of your foundation for a blinding cheekbone, highlighter is a must-have in every makeup collection. And you don’t need to spend a lot for a great one!

Here are the best drugstore highlighters on the market right now.

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5 Best Drugstore Highlighters

• Best Overall: Wet n Wild MegaGlo Highlighting Powder
• Best for Fair to Light Skin: Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Highlighter
• Best for Medium to Dark Skin: Maybelline Master Chrome Metallic Highlighter Powder
• Best Liquid Highlighter: NYX Born to Glow Liquid Illuminator
• Best Stick Highlighter: e.l.f. Cosmetics Daily Dew Stick

1. Wet n Wild MegaGlo Highlighting Powder

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I’d be remiss if I didn’t start with the most popular and beloved drugstore highlighter of recent years, the Wet n Wild MegaGlo Highlighting Powder. This powder is a cult favorite, and you honestly cannot beat the price — it’s less than $5!

Wet n Wild’s highlighter is a favorite of Youtube beauty gurus for its ultra-pigmented formulation (a little goes a long way), so if you love a bright, blinding highlight, this is the product for you. It also blends well for a more subtle look.

• Color: 5 shades available
• Best for Skin Tone: All skin tones
• Item Form: Powder
• Finish Type: Shimmery

Recommended For: If you want an amazing, versatile highlighting powder at an ultra-low price, run, don’t walk to get the Wet n Wild MegaGlo!