This Is My Favourite Liquid Highlighter I’ve Used To Date
Jo is a former Adore Beauty staffer and qualified dermal therapist with over decade of experience in the beauty industry.
She co-hosted our award-winning podcast Beauty IQ Uncensored for 4 years, interviewing names like Caroline Hirons, Katie Jane Hughes and Chris Appleton to name a few.
Giorgio Armani Neo Nude A-Highlight is my favourite liquid highlighter for a believable, buildable pearly glow that blends straight into the skin. This piece explains Jo Fleming’s experience with its water-based formula and velvety doe-foot applicator, outlines the two shade choices and shows how it fits into the wider Neo Nude collection.
Top Insights From This Guide
- Use Neo Nude A-Highlight for a natural pearly glow that layers from sheer to intense.
- Choose soft pink for a fresh blushed glow or pale champagne for a neutral sheen.
- Apply with the velvety doe-foot applicator for foolproof blending and travel touch ups.
- Build a no makeup makeup routine with A-Blush, A-Contour, Ecstasy Balm or Fusion Powder.
If you favour light coverage and a minimal routine, A-Highlight works because its water-based, sheer-but-buildable texture sits on skin without looking frosted. It blends instantly, layers easily and is handy for travel. Read on for application tips, swatch notes and what reviewers loved about the finish.
You’d think as a Beauty Editor that highlighter would be a staple product in my makeup routine – but believe it or not, I rarely use it. That’s not to say I haven’t tried a lot of them, I’ve just never been obsessed by highlighter like everyone else.
I’m a minimalist when it comes to my own makeup, and I rely on the dewy glow of my YSL Touche Eclat All-In-One Glow Foundation to give me natural radiance, instead of that frosted chunky shimmer you get from some highlighters.
It wasn’t until last week that I actually met a highlighter I could welcome into my makeup kit with open arms. I’m calling it: Giorgio Armani’s Neo Nude A-Highlight is my favourite, and she’s worth her price tag.
Why I Love It:
Because it actually looks natural! For someone who wears light coverage and just wants to add a touch of glow, A-Highlight allows you to do that, but it also gives you the option to build it up for more intensity.
- It’s a water-based liquid that instantly & seamlessly blends into the skin
- Gives the appearance of a healthy glow with an understated pearly finish
- The formula is sheer yet buildable & application is basically foolproof
- The velvety doe-foot applicator makes it on-the-go & travel friendly
- It’s available in two shades, a soft pink or pale champagne
But Wait, There’s More:
As many of us move into a less is more mantra for makeup, Giorgio Armani is leading the way. Not only do we have the Neo Nude A-Highlight, but this is part of the wider Neo Nude range which also features the A-Blush, A-Contour, Ecstasy Balm and Fusion Powder. It’s basically a collection of products that help you to nail the ‘no makeup’ makeup look.
The Reviews:
★★★★★ Love - Lucy
"This highlighter gives you a fantastic natural glow. Effortless to use making it an easy part of your everyday beauty regime."
★★★★★ WOW - Serena
"This highlighter leaves a stunning, natural yet pearly shimmer to my cheekbones and Cupid’s bow. So so worth it. The texture is incredible."
★★★★★ Natural perfection - Kaylah
"Perfect highlighter! Beautiful colour that blends seamlessly and gives a subtle shimmery effect without being too heavy. Can’t get enough of this brand!"
★★★★★ I want to give this 10 stars! - Anastashya
What can I say about the absolute most beautiful highlighter I have ever used? It’s subtle but glows. Shimmers but not too shiny. Sensual and soft! Like a tender caress of sunlight. Nothing is obviously strobing with this highlighter. Just enough for my husband to say “your skin looks so beautiful lately”.
