Posh glow, no glitter: this is highlighter for grown-ups

For glow without glitter: Victoria Beckham's balm stick gives skin a grown-up sheen that stays put, best pressed on with a fingertip.

General Highlighter has had a rough decade, and somewhere along the way it came to mean disco-ball cheekbones. Victoria Beckham's Reflect stick is a quietly illuminating. It leaves a very subtle, glassy sheen, so skin looks lit rather than lacquered, and it lasts well. Rather than swiping it straight on, rub a fingertip over the stick and press it on to your cheekbones for a softer, more even finish. The ribbed gold case is as beautiful as you'd expect from the brand.

Best for Minimal-make-up people who want to look well slept rather than made up, and anyone with textured skin who has sworn off shimmer. Pick Pearl for a sheer, universal glow or Amber for warmth.

The verdict Forty-five pounds is a lot for what is essentially a very good balm, and cheaper glow sticks exist. Few of them manage this finish, though: glow without glitter, and sheen that stays put. If you only own one highlighter, this one earns its place.