Buttermelt Glow Boosting Highlighter Stix

To achieve a natural glow with a highlighter stick, apply a light layer to your cheekbones and the bridge of your nose, blending with your fingers or with a damp makeup sponge to melt in the creamy highlighter and avoid harsh lines. This method creates a subtle, skin-like luminosity perfect for everyday wear. For best results, pair with the Buttermelt Glaze Skin Tint to create a dewy, your-skin-but-better base. Finish with a dewy setting spray to lock in your natural, lit-from-within highlight look.

You can use a highlighter stick for a glass-skin effect by layering it over well-prepped, hydrated skin and blending it until the glow looks seamless and reflective.

1. Primer: Start with your skincare routine and finish with a dewy or hydrating primer, such as the Honey Dew Me Up Plumping Luminous Primer or the Plump Right Back Serum Primer to create a smooth, moisturized base.
2. Lightweight Coverage: Next, if you want some coverage, we recommend using a liquid skin tint, like the Buttermelt Glaze, or even a concealer serum for some lightweight coverage.
3. Highlighter: Then, apply your cream highlighter stick on the high points of your face (cheekbones, nose bridge, brow bone, and chin). For a seamless, glass skin finish, we recommend using shade Big Melt Energy, a clear multi-colored shimmer shade. Blend with your fingers or a damp sponge.
4. Blush: To add some color, use a liquid blush, such as Fat Cheeks Liquid Blush, for a healthy flush.
5. Setting Spray: To help your makeup last and maintain the glass skin finish, use a dewy setting spray.

You can layer a glow highlighter stick with blush and bronzer by applying bronzer first, blush second, and highlighter last for the most even, blended results.

Apply bronzer first to warm and define your face, then apply blush to the apples of your cheeks and blend up towards your temples. If you want more guidance on applying blush for your face shape, check out our guide on blush placement. Once you’re happy with your blush and bronzer coverage, glide Buttermelt Glow Boosting Highlighter Stix across your cheekbones, brow bone, and nose bridge. When blending the highlighter, use tapping motions to ensure you don’t move the blush and bronzer layers.

Buttermelt Glow Boosting Highlighter Stix comes in 7 creamy, melt-on-skin shades designed to deliver customizable glow for a wide range of looks. Each shade blends seamlessly for soft, dewy luminosity, whether you prefer a subtle everyday highlight or a bold glazed finish.

How to choose your shade based on the type of glow you want:

• Soft, natural radiance: Choose lighter tones like 01 Big Melt Energy (clear) or 03 That’s So Melt (white) for a barely-there sheen that brightens without looking glittery.
• Fresh, glowy flush: Try 04 My Melt Era (pink) for a soft, luminous pop that adds healthy-looking radiance to the high points of the face.
• Warm, golden glow: For a sunlit highlight, reach for 06 A Whole Melt (gold) or 09 Melt Down (peach). These shades add warmth while keeping the finish dewy and smooth.
• Bronzed, glazed dimension: Build richer luminosity with 11 Melt You Later (bronze) or 13 Left On Melt (copper), which deliver deeper glaze and dimension for full-impact shine.
• Mix and layer for a custom glow: All 7 shades can be worn alone or layered together to create your own glow-boosting finish. Blend tones for added depth, layer across multiple high points, or mix shades to build your perfect dewy highlight.

The best shade of highlighter stick for fair, medium, or deep skin depends on both your undertone and how much contrast you want your highlight to have. All shades of the Buttermelt Glow Boosting Highlighter Stix can be worn across all skin tones, but certain tones will appear brighter, softer, warmer, or more contrasting depending on your complexion and the effect you want.

How undertone affects your match:

• Cool undertones often pair well with white, pink, or cooler champagne tones.
• Warm undertones lean toward peach, gold, bronze, or copper.
• Neutral undertones can flex between any shade based on desired brightness.

Buttermelt Glow Boosting Highlighter Stix that work well for lighter skin tones:

• 01 Big Melt Energy: clear shade with multi-colored shimmer
• 03 That’s So Melt: white shade with white shimmer
• 04 My Melt Era: soft ink shade with multi-colored shimmer
• 06 A Whole Melt: warm honey gold shimmer shade

Buttermelt Glow Boosting Highlighter Stix that work well for medium skin tones:

• 01 Big Melt Energy: clear shade with multi-colored shimmer
• 03 That’s So Melt: white shade with white shimmer
• 04 My Melt Era: soft pink shade with multi-colored shimmer
• 06 A Whole Melt: warm honey gold shimmer shade

Buttermelt Glow Boosting Highlighter Stix that work well for darker skin tones:

• 04 My Melt Era: soft pink shade with multi-colored shimmer
• 06 A Whole Melt: warm honey gold shimmer shade

Buttermelt Stix glow highlighter comes in both colorful and more natural shades for ultimate flexibility in looks. For a more natural, luminous look, choose a shade that matches your undertone and is around 1-2 shades lighter than your skin tone. For more contrast and impact, choose a more vibrant, colorful shade. If you need more help in choosing a formula and shade, check out our Highlighter 101 guide!

Buttermelt Glow Boosting Highlighter Stix creates a smooth, dewy, and luminous, melt-on-skin finish that boosts natural radiance. The buildable formula blends instantly into skin for a glazy sheen that reflects light without glitter fallout or chunky shimmer.

• One Swipe Application: The glow highlighter stick delivers a soft, skin-like sheen that enhances natural luminosity. This creates a fresh, everyday glow that looks seamless and effortless.
• Multiple Swipe Application: The finish becomes more intense and glazed, building to a high-impact radiance that appears brighter, bolder, and more reflective while still melting smoothly into the skin.

The creamy texture works easily over foundation, skin tint, or bare skin, and it pairs well with other Buttermelt products to create a cohesive glow across the face and body. The result is a luminous, dewy highlight that feels smooth, blends easily, and looks radiant in any lighting.

Buttermelt Glow Boosting Highlighter Stix is powered by a blend of skin-loving butters that create its smooth, melt-on-skin texture. The formula combines nourishing ingredients with a creamy, glow-boosting payoff that stays comfortable throughout the day.

Key ingredients that create the Buttermelt effect:

• Coconut Butter: Coconut butter helps soften and condition the skin while supporting a smooth, even glide. It enhances blendability and keeps the highlighter feeling lightweight and comfortable.
• Cupuaçu Butter: Cupuaçu butter is known for its rich, hydrating properties. It helps create a moisture-rich base that allows the cream highlighter stick to melt seamlessly into skin for a dewy, glazed finish.

Together, these butters support the creamy, blendable texture that defines the Buttermelt experience, helping the glow stay smooth, radiant, and seamless from application through wear.

The Buttermelt Glow Boosting Highlighter Stix features a non-greasy cream highlighter formula that helps provide radiant, lightweight-feeling coverage that is suitable for all skin types. When using any makeup, always remove it with a gentle cleanser or micellar water to keep skin balanced and free of build-up that can lead to clogged pores.

Buttermelt Glow Boosting Highlighter Stix comes in seven versatile shades for all skin tones, ranging from more colorful to more natural shades. Every shade offers a buttery, dewy finish that melts seamlessly into your skin and can be mixed and matched to create a custom look. Check out the full shade line-up below:

• 01 Big Melt Energy: clear shade with multi-colored shimmer
• 03 That’s So Melt: white shade with white shimmer
• 04 My Melt Era: soft pink shade with multi-colored shimmer
• 06 A Whole Melt: warm honey gold shimmer shade

Whether you prefer a soft natural glow or high-impact sheen, there’s a perfect Buttermelt Stix glow highlighter match for every mood and moment.

A glow highlighter stick works with just about any makeup look, including natural radiant looks, glowy bronzed makeup, and full-glam styles because it add light-catching dimension to any routine.

• For natural radiance, apply the highlighter lightly to the high points of the face and pair it with a skin tint or lightweight base for an everyday no-makeup makeup glow.
• For a glowy bronze look, combine the cream highlighter stick with bronzer to add warmth and soft definition. Apply highlighter on the cheekbones, brow bone, and collarbone to amplify that sunkissed, luminous finish.
• For full glam looks, build the cream highlighter in layers for a brighter, more dimensional shine, then lock it in with a shimmer powder highlighter. This technique complements bolder eye looks, sculpted contouring, and evening makeup.

To create a cohesive routine, pair your glow highlighter stick with Buttermelt Blush, Buttermelt Bronzer, or Buttermelt Glaze Skin Tint for a seamless, melted-in glow across your face and body.

The Buttermelt Glow Boosting Highlighter Stix differs from other NYX Professional Makeup highlighters in format, product shape, and texture. It’s a cream highlighter stick that melts onto skin for a dewy, ultra-blendable finish.

Here’s how it compares to other NYX Professional Makeup highlighters:

Buttermelt Glow Boosting Highlighter Stix

• Features: Glide-on cream highlighter formula in a twist-up stick for controlled, on-the-go highlighting of the face and body
• Finish: Dewy, luminous glow
• Coverage: Buildable
• Shade Range: 7 shades, ranging from colorful pink and peach to more natural gold, bronze, and neutral shades
• Best for: Any skin type looking for cream highlighter that can be used across the face and body, using a wider flat top and precise edges

Buttermelt Powder Highlighter

• Features: Powder highlighter with buttery texture designed for brush application
• Finish: Shimmer, pearlescent, and holographic options
• Coverage: Buildable
• Shade Range: 9 shades, ranging from vibrant colorful shades to neutrals
• Best for: Users who prefer a powder highlighter or want to layer over the Buttermelt Glow Boosting Highlighter Stix for amplified brightness

Jumbo Multi-Use Face Stick Highlighter

• Features: Multi-use cream highlighter makeup stick with twist-up packaging
• Finish: Luminous, pearlescent
• Coverage: Buildable
• Shade Range: 6 shades, mostly neutrals
• Best for: Users who prefer a cream highlighter with a more pointed applicator

Wonder™ Stick Contour and Highlighter Stick

• Features: Dual-ended cream highlighter and contour stick to sculpt and illuminate the face with one product
• Finish: Natural
• Coverage: Medium
• Shade Range: 8 shades, with options for fair to very deep skin tones
• Best for: Users who want both contour and highlight in one tool or prefer defined, sculpted looks

From targeted, dewy highlight to multitasking glow or contour-and-highlight duos, NYX Professional Makeup offers a highlighter format for every routine. The Buttermelt Glow Boosting Highlighter Stix fits seamlessly into the Buttermelt collection for a buttery application, while other NYX Professional Makeup highlighters offer powder, multitasking, or sculpting options to match any preferred finish or technique.

The best way to extend the wear of Buttermelt Glow Boosting Highlighter Stix is to prep your base, apply in thin layers, and lock in your look with the right setting techniques. The formula already delivers up to 8 hours of smooth, dewy radiance, and these steps help maintain that melted-in radiant finish from morning to night.

Tips for longer-lasting glow with Buttermelt Stix Glow Highlighter:

• Prep with primer: Start by applying a makeup primer to help create a smoother, grippable base for your complexion products. A well-prepped base helps the highlighter blend evenly and stay in place.


• Apply over a liquid or cream base: Layer your Buttermelt Glow Boosting Highlighter Stix on top of foundation or cream complexion products. This gives the formula something to adhere to and prevents slipping.


• Build in thin layers: Apply the glowy, dewy highlighter stick in light layers and blend between each pass. Gradual layering keeps your glow smooth and prevents disruption of the makeup underneath.


• Set around, not on top of, your glow: Use translucent powder to set the areas surrounding your highlight while keeping the highlighted area free of powder. This keeps your makeup secure without flattening your dewy finish.


• Finish with setting spray: A light mist of setting spray helps lock in the overall look while maintaining the highlighter’s soft, dewy luminosity.


• Touch up when needed: Refresh glow by tapping product in with clean fingertips or a sponge to revive radiance without lifting your makeup.

These techniques help the glow highlighter stick stay smooth, melty, and radiant throughout the day.

Buttermelt Glow Boosting Highlighter Stix lasts 12 months after opening. To get the best results from your glow highlighter stick, store it in a cool, dry place away from direct heat or sunlight. Excess heat can soften the formula and affect its creamy glide. Always make sure the cap is on tightly after each use to keep the stick protected from air exposure. Proper storage helps preserve the Buttermelt texture so it stays smooth, radiant, and ready to melt into skin every time you apply.