3 Dewy Cream Lakmé Highlighters for an Everyday Glass Skin Glow

Glass skin describes skin that looks smooth, hydrated and lightly reflective, more like light hitting glass than glitter hitting a canvas. Dewy is the same idea, a fresh, moisturised sheen. Lit-from-within just means the glow looks like it's coming from healthy skin rather than sitting on top of it. Lakmé's cream and cream-stick highlighters are built for exactly this kind of finish.

It comes down to how light behaves. Fine, sheer reflection on smooth skin reads as healthy skin. Chunky, glittery particles catch light unevenly and read as makeup. That's why this piece sticks to cream formulas only. Lakmé's cream highlighters melt into skin instead of sitting on top of texture the way some powders do.

Cream also holds up better in Indian conditions, practically speaking. Powder can cling to dry patches or sit inside open pores. Cream blends into the skin's own oils for a softer effect. If you have oily skin, don't panic, use it sparingly and set with a light dusting of translucent powder where needed, and Lakmé's cream formulas still get you through a humid day.

Each of these takes a different route to the same goal, a sheer, skin-like glow you can wear daily.

• The Lakmé 9 to 5 Lumi Lit Cream is the one I'd buy first. It's a lightweight moisturiser with a hint of highlighter built in, non-greasy enough to survive humidity, and it works for everyday glow or as a glow-primer under foundation. The formula has hyaluronic acid for hydration and Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) to even out tone, plus fine highlighter particles that give a proper 3D glow instead of a flat sheen. It comes in three shades, Golden Glaze, Silver Shimmer and Dewy Rose, and costs roughly ₹359 to ₹551 depending on whether you get the 30g or 60g size, on the Lakmé website or Nykaa Lakmé built this to double as three steps in one: a daily moisturiser, a pre-foundation primer, and a highlighter you dot onto cheekbones after makeup. That's the whole reason it's the best overall pick here.

• If you've never used a cream highlighter, start with the Lakmé 9 to 5 Powerplay Velvet Crème Highlighter. It's a velvety, blendable crème you swipe on and blend straight in with your fingers, no brushes needed, for a soft, streak-free sheen on the cheekbones. Lakmé hasn't specified a key ingredient here, it's simply described as a lightweight, blendable crème. It's the easiest entry point in this whole list if cream highlighters are new to you.

• For quick touch-ups between meetings, the Lakmé Facelift MultiSlayer Highlighter Stick is the one to keep in your bag. It's a creamy, buildable stick, one swipe gives a sheer glow, and you can layer it up for more drama later in the day. Lakmé describes the formula simply as smooth, lightweight and "light on the skin," without naming a specific key ingredient. Worth knowing: this stick actually belongs to a 3-in-1 Multislayer Facesticks range that also works as blush and contour. This guide only covers its highlighter use, one swipe across the high points works as a day glow balm, with room to build for evening.

Getting this finish with any of these three comes down to technique as much as the product itself.

Step 1: Start with clean, well-hydrated skin. The Lumi Lit Cream can double as this step.

Step 2: Keep the base thin, or skip it. A heavy foundation blocks the glass effect, while sheer or no base lets your own skin texture read as glow.

Step 3: Tap it onto the high points, don't drag it. Cheekbones, brow bone, nose bridge and cupid's bow catch natural light first.

Step 4: Blend the edges and check in daylight. Artificial light hides harsh edges that show up the second you step outside, so check by a window before you leave the house.

A few habits quietly ruin the effect. Using too much product is the biggest one, a pea-sized amount of any Lakmé cream highlighter is enough, more just looks greasy. Highlighting textured or acne-prone skin is another, light reflects off texture too, so keep it away from active breakouts or rough patches. Layering cream over set powder doesn't work either, the two textures fight each other and go patchy, so apply cream before powder sets or skip powder in that zone altogether. And skipping the blend leaves you with a smear instead of a glow, always soften the edges with a clean fingertip.

A few habits stretch the glow further through a long Indian day. Mix a dot of the Lumi Lit Cream into your foundation for all-over radiance instead of one concentrated spot. Use it as a primer on days that need more staying power. Let sunscreen set for a few minutes before tapping on cream highlighter so it doesn't pill. On dry winter skin, a hydrating face mist over the finished look helps cream formulas like these sit smoother.

Undertone matters too. Silver Shimmer suits fair, cool-toned skin. Dewy Rose flatters fair-to-medium tones. Golden Glaze works best on medium-to-deep, warm-toned skin, which happens to be the most common undertone across India.