Most highlighting brushes either overpack product or leave patchy streaks. The NYX Holographic Halo Sculpting Highlighting Brush HHSB05 is engineered to do both jobs at once: place pigment precisely, then diffuse it into a soft-focus sheen with minimal effort.

This brush uses ultra-fine, white synthetic fibres designed to imitate the flexibility and pickup of natural hair while remaining fully vegan. The bristles are cut on a sculpting angle, creating a controlled surface area that targets high points of the face while allowing edges to be softly feathered out.

The bristles feel cushioned and silky against the skin, gliding without drag or scratching. Because synthetic fibres absorb less product, your highlighter stays true to its original finish and intensity, with more of it ending up on your face rather than trapped in the brush.

Use the narrow edge to place highlight, then roll the broader side along the skin to blend. The angled shape makes it easy to follow natural bone structure, so you can build from a soft sheen to a bolder glow while keeping the finish smooth and even.

Angled, tapered cut is calibrated to fit cheekbones, brow bones and nose bridge with precision.High-quality synthetic fibres offer controlled pickup and release for both liquid and powder formulas.Tightly packed bristle base with softer tips delivers diffused blending without moving underlying makeup.Durable construction is designed to resist shedding and maintain shape through repeated cleansing.

Pair with NYX liquid, cream or powder highlighters, as well as setting powders on high points for targeted luminosity. It also works seamlessly with contour and bronzing products from the NYX Professional Makeup range for structured, blended dimension.

A precision-shaped, cruelty-free highlighting brush that places and blends light exactly where you want it, with minimal effort.

Super-soft white synthetic bristles—no animal hair, perfect for liquid or powder highlighters

• Step 1. Start with finished base makeup so foundation and concealer are already set in place.
• Step 2. Dip the angled side of the brush lightly into your chosen highlighter, tapping off any excess if using powder.
• Step 3. Place the narrow edge along high points of the face, such as tops of cheekbones and bridge areas, using gentle sweeping motions.
• Step 4. Turn the brush slightly and use the fuller side to buff and soften edges for a diffused, seamless finish.
• Step 5. For cream or liquid formulas, stipple product on with light tapping motions, then lightly sweep to smooth.
• Step 6. Repeat in thin layers until you reach your desired level of luminosity, keeping strokes light to avoid disturbing underlying makeup.

Pro Tips

• Use the very tip of the brush for precise placement on smaller areas such as brow bones or inner corners.
• Apply a small amount of translucent powder on the brush first when working over very emollient products to improve blend and control.
• Clean the brush regularly with a gentle brush cleanser to maintain fibre softness and prevent product build-up.
• For a softer daytime effect, load the brush, then swipe excess on the back of your hand before applying to the face.