Lightshift Cream Highlighter

Thoughtfully Formulated

Glowing Results

100% said it gives skin a healthy glow*

98% said it adds radiance without visible shimmer*

98% said it instantly blurs the skin**

98% said it melts effortlessly and blends in seamlessly**

In a clinical study of 52 people after 21 days (*) and instantly (**).

Green Tea + Microalgae
Powerful skin superfoods that nourish and shield skin from pollution.

Plant-Based Squalane
Seals in moisture and boosts elasticity without clogging pores.

Skin Shift Technology
Emollient-powder blend that shifts from cream to weightless veil with the warmth of skin.

Brush Up
Use the flat side of the ILIA Sculpting Brush to pick up product.

Get Warmer
Using a brush or your fingers, gently press highlighter where skin catches the light—tops of cheekbones, tip of nose + chin, brow bone, and cupid’s bow.

Step 1 Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

Smooth on like a serum for dewy coverage and mineral SPF.

Select Shade $48
Step 2 Sunshift Cream Bronzer

Blend along cheekbones, forehead, and nose to create warmth.

Select Shade $38
Step 3 Multi-Stick

Add a wash of buttery, blendable color to cheeks.

Select Shade $36
Step 4 Lightshift Cream Highlighter

Tap on tops of cheeks, brow bone, and cupid's bow for a soft glow.

Select Shade $38

Why We Love It

This breakthrough formula melts into soft, seamless radiance—like your skin at its healthiest.

Founder's Note

“The texture of these highlighters that we developed is truly unique—they feel soft and light, like silk. They melt right into the skin like a cream, then set weightlessly like a powder.”

— Sasha

1. Twist off the mirror and save to reuse, or discard.

2. Pop out the product tray and clean out any remaining product. Recycle via Pact.

3. Recycle the rest of the compact in your curbside bin or via Pact.

*Curbside recycling programs vary by location. Check your local guidelines for more information.

FAQ

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HOW DO I APPLY CREAM HIGHLIGHTER?

Use your fingers or the ILIA Sculpting Brush to pick up product, then press into your skin where it naturally catches the light—like the tops of cheekbones and cupid’s bow. Layer for more intensity.

WILL THIS CREAM HIGHLIGHTER WORK FOR MY SKIN TYPE?

We formulated Lighshift Cream Highlighter with all skin types in mind—including dry, sensitive, mature, and acne-prone. The formula is non-comedogenic, dermatologist-tested, and safe for sensitive skin.

IS IT LONG-LASTING? HOW LONG WILL IT LAST ON MY SKIN?

Yes! In an instrumental test, Lightshift Cream Highlighter was proven to wear for up to 12 hours.

WHAT ARE THE PAYOFF AND FINISH?

Lightshift Cream Highlight offers sheer, buildable payoff with a radiant finish, so you can customize your level of luminosity.

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LIGHTSHIFT CREAM HIGHLIGHTER AND LIQUID LIGHT SERUM HIGHLIGHTER?

Lightshift is a cream highlighter for a soft, subtle glow, while Liquid Light is a liquid highlighter with a more intense pearl finish.

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars

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Roselle B.
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Lightshift Cream Highlighter
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
10/6/24
Natural glowy look!
I love how the product turned from creamy to powder finish. It gives you a glowing, natural looking highlight finish. Just like the bronzer and foundation stick, it has a creamy and moisturizing feel on the skin but not heavy.
I received the product fron PinchMe inexchange of an honest review.
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Andrea A.
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Lightshift Cream Highlighter
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
8/28/24
Nice and smooth highlighter
I received Ilia’s Lightshift Cream Highlighter in the Arc shade from PINCHme for free in exchange for my honest review. This highlighter feels so lightweight and smooth. It’s easy to apply and blend using my fingers and makeup brushes. I applied it on multiple places on my face (Cupid’s bow, cheekbones, bridge of my nose, inside of my eye and forehead). It accentuates exactly what I intended it to do. This creamy highlighter is my new favorite. I love that this highlighter has a nice mirror with it and is a convenient size for my small travel makeup bag!
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Candice F.
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Lightshift Cream Highlighter
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
8/14/24
Great Highilighter!
I love Ilia! The highlighter is not something I have always used so I'm no pro! I use it just on my cheekbones with my bronzer and Ilia Suoer Serum Skin Tint and it's my perfect pairing! My pictures are Very subtle, however outside you can see it better. It is build able, and cream based. You can use a brush like me, or finger works great to get it just where you want it! I use little but I feel like it helps my cheekbones stand out just enough for me! I would recommend it for sure!
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Mary D.
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Lightshift Cream Highlighter
I recommend this product
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
8/13/24
Nice creamy formula
I love the creamy consistency of this highlighter. I received it free from Pinchme, this color may have been too light for my skin tone, but it still has a nice highlighting effect. I paired it with the eclipse bronzer, this duo gave a nice "sun kissed" look.
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Maleika T.
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Lightshift Cream Highlighter
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
8/12/24
Great highlighter
Very creamy and blendable, can build up coverage, very glowy
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Lightshift Cream Highlighter

Thoughtfully Formulated

Glowing Results

100% said it gives skin a healthy glow*

98% said it adds radiance without visible shimmer*

98% said it instantly blurs the skin**

98% said it melts effortlessly and blends in seamlessly**

Cream Highlighter Key Ingredients

How to Use

Now Trending: Sunset Makeup

Step 1 Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

Step 2 Sunshift Cream Bronzer

Step 3 Multi-Stick

Step 4 Lightshift Cream Highlighter

Why We Love It

Founder's Note

How to Recycle

FAQ

HOW DO I APPLY CREAM HIGHLIGHTER?

WILL THIS CREAM HIGHLIGHTER WORK FOR MY SKIN TYPE?

IS IT LONG-LASTING? HOW LONG WILL IT LAST ON MY SKIN?

WHAT ARE THE PAYOFF AND FINISH?

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LIGHTSHIFT CREAM HIGHLIGHTER AND LIQUID LIGHT SERUM HIGHLIGHTER?

Clean, skin-centric beauty.™

We challenge the conventions of clean beauty to create something radically new—through safe, potent formulas that protect and revive your skin.

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ENTER TO WIN THE WEBSITE* | GET SHADE MATCHED

Lightshift Cream Highlighter

Thoughtfully Formulated

Glowing Results

100% said it gives skin a healthy glow*

98% said it adds radiance without visible shimmer*

98% said it instantly blurs the skin**

98% said it melts effortlessly and blends in seamlessly**

Cream Highlighter Key Ingredients

How to Use

Now Trending: Sunset Makeup

Step 1 Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

Step 2 Sunshift Cream Bronzer

Step 3 Multi-Stick

Step 4 Lightshift Cream Highlighter

Why We Love It

Founder's Note

How to Recycle

FAQ

HOW DO I APPLY CREAM HIGHLIGHTER?

WILL THIS CREAM HIGHLIGHTER WORK FOR MY SKIN TYPE?

IS IT LONG-LASTING? HOW LONG WILL IT LAST ON MY SKIN?

WHAT ARE THE PAYOFF AND FINISH?

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LIGHTSHIFT CREAM HIGHLIGHTER AND LIQUID LIGHT SERUM HIGHLIGHTER?

Clean, skin-centric beauty.™

We challenge the conventions of clean beauty to create something radically new—through safe, potent formulas that protect and revive your skin.

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