Cosmetic Highlighters

Glow beyond.

If OFRA had a middle name it would be glow. Our cosmetic highlighters are known for being beaming, but with a smooth finish that melts into the skin that’s never powdery. From our most coveted Beverly Hills to Rodeo Drive, we have a shade for every skin tone and mood from soft and subtle to shade-shifting duo-chromes.

What is a cosmetic highlighter or luminizer?

An illuminating product attracts light wherever it is applied. It can be applied to cheekbones, the inner corners of the eye, brow bone, cupid’s bow, and temples. Highlighters add glowy dimension to the face and put the finishing touches on your everyday makeup look.

Why are cosmetic highlighters so popular?

Both “Full-glam” and the “No Makeup-Makeup” trends have been increasingly popular. Whether you are going natural and glowy or all out, cosmetic highlighters enhance the high points of the face and give the skin a healthy, dewy glow accentuating your features to give off a natural radiance.

Why do you need to own a cosmetic highlighter as part of your makeup?

Cosmetic highlighters complete any makeup look by brightening the face and enhancing the high points of your face. Highlighting, or strobing can be used alongside contouring for an even more defined look.

Why do I want a cosmetic highlighter that makes me glow?

Highlighters give the skin a “lit from within” look. Skin appears naturally healthy, youthful and dewy after application. It accentuates the features of your face by giving it that soft glow.

How is a cosmetic highlighter different from eyeshadow or foundation?

Highlighters reflect light and should be used on the high points of the face to add dimension and define face structure. They can be applied to the eyes like a shadow to brighten and widen the eyes with a shimmering/metallic finish in conjunction with other eyeshadows. Foundation is the base of your makeup. It gives the skin an all-over even canvas to apply all other makeup, making this one of your first steps, while highlighting will be one of your last steps in completing your makeup.

What brush should you use to highlight?

Finding your highlight style is all about trial and error. For daytime you may want to stick to the highpoints of the cheeks, while for evening you may want to glow everywhere. Choosing the right tool to apply cosmetic highlighter will also change how your highlight appears. Check out our blog on different highlighting to help guide you through choosing the right brush for you.

Brush	How to use	Price
BRUSH #2 - NOSE HIGHLIGHT & DUSTING	Ideal for highlighting the nose, forehead, and cheeks.	$20.00
BRUSH #3 - EYESHADOW	Can be used to pack on highlighter on the lid as an eyeshadow.	$15.00
BRUSH #7 - HIGHLIGHTING FAN	Dust the product on the highest points of your cheekbones, cupid's bow, and nose bridge.	$15.00
BRUSH #10 - LIP BRUSH	Can be used to apply to the cupids bow above the lip.	$13.00
BRUSH #31 -BLENDING EYE CORNERS & MIDDLE OF EYELIDS	Great for adding a highlight to the inner tear ducts or brow bone as well as the center of the eyelid and tip of the nose.	$15.00

How are cosmetic highlighters made?

OFRA Cosmetics’ formulates and creates the best products for your skin with amazing coverage and pigmentation. OFRA highlighters contain an extraordinary luminosity that results from liquid-to-baked technology. We use the highest-grade pearls to provide unparalleled pigment payoff.

What is the best cosmetic highlighter?

Cosmetic highlighters work to enhance your facial features; finding the right shade for your skin tone can help further accentuate your features by bringing them out. By far, Rodeo Drive Highlighter is the most popular, working with most skin tones to make your beauty unstoppable. It is so popular we created an anniversary collection of all Rodeo Drive products that have luminosity and shine.

What are the best shades of cosmetic highlighter to own?

Highlighters should be lighter than your skin tone to bring light and luminosity to the skin. The best shades to own will be dependent on your skin tone and personal preference.

What highlighter colors are available?

Typically highlighters are seen in a range of golds. OFRA offers a variety of shades from light gold, rose gold, and peach rose. Still not sure which shade is right for you? Our Beverly Hills Highlighter has multiple tones in one compact: from a pearly white for the fairest skin to the deepest copper for deeper skin tones that can be swirled together to create a custom shade. For the ultimate glow, our OFRA Professional Makeup Palette- On The Glow is ideal giving you multiple highlighting options in one palette! Youtuber and Makeup Artist, NikkieTutorials also collaborated with us to create some of our most sought after shades, including her Everglow Highlighter that has shades for every skin tone all-in-one compact.

What is the price of a highlighter?

Star Island Island Highlighter $35
Pillow Talk Highlighter $35
Rodeo Drive Highlighter $35
Blissful Highlighter $35
Bali Highlighter $35
Beverly Hills Highlighter $40
All of the Lights Highlighter $35
Neptune Highlighter $35
Blush Stripes Illuminating Highlighter $35
Bliss (Eyeshadow/Highlighter) $15
Derma Mineral Powder White Diamonds $35
Derma Mineral Powder Pink Sand $35
Derma Mineral Powder Pink Sapphire $35
Derma Mineral Powder Bronze $35
Cheeky Loose Highlighter $15
Ofra Pro Palette - On The Glow $149
Glow Up Palette $49
NikkieTutorials Everglow Highlighter $35
NikkieTutorials Glazed Donut Highlighter $35
NikkieTutorials Glow Goals Highlighter $35
NikkieTutorials Beam the Haters Highlighter $35
NikkieTutorials Cloud 9 Highlighter $35
NikkieTutorials Space Baby Highlighter $35
Talia Mar Covent Garden Highlighter $35
Talia Mar Soho Highlighter $35
Madison Miller Moondance Highlighter $35
Madison Miller Sea Shimmer Highlighter $35

What are the pros of wearing cosmetic highlighter?

Gives you a natural lit from within glow Accentuates facial features Can also be used on the body (collarbone, shoulder, legs) Brings light and brightens your skin and makeup look overall

What are the cons of wearing cosmetic highlighter?

If you have an oilier skin type using too much highlighter may cause you to look more greasy as your oil builds up throughout the day For acne or scarred skin, highlighter may accentuate the texture on your face

What color cosmetic highlighter should I buy?

It’s best to use a shade that is lighter than your own skin tone. It is important to know whether you lean more cool-toned or warm-toned, but your shade can also be dependent upon the season. You don’t want to look too bronzed or ashy or too cool or warm for your skin tone.

Are OFRA Cosmetic Highlighters cruelty-free?

Yes, Ofra Cosmetics’ highlighters are vegan, cruelty-free, and Leaping Bunny certified. We do not test on animals. OFRA does everything from product creation to testing, manufacturing, packaging, and shipping.

Are OFRA Cosmetic Highlighters vegan?

Yes, OFRA Cosmetics’ highlighters are vegan, cruelty-free, and Leaping Bunny certified. From beginning to end, only the finest ingredients found in nature are used in all OFRA products.

What makes OFRA cosmetic highlighters unique from all the others?

Our highlighters are formulated using liquid-to-baked technology to ensure high pigmentation and quality making them soft and buttery to the touch and apply like a dream.

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