From neon-lit editorials to cosmic cosmetics, these illuminated makeup finds are changing the way one looks at traditional beauty. Themes of unconventional beauty are often explored in the world of high fashion and these body paint and cosmetic applications are of the visually vivid variety.
The glow-in-the-dark beauty stories and products are all about standing apart from the crowd and are guaranteed to get noticed for their illuminated look. A fun example from this list of illuminated makeup finds includes French brand Ciaté's 'Corrupted Neon' manicure set that is vibrant during the day and illuminated at night. The set is a great option for a stylish club event and will be sure to glow in the dark as you dance the night away.
25 Illuminated Makeup Finds

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Illuminated Neon Beauty Portraits
The Black Magic Editorial Glows in the Dark with Electric Hues

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Purposely Imperfect Manicures
The Refinery 29 'Splatter Paint Nails' Tutorial is Disheveled

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Neon Polychromatic Nails
Glow Stick Press On Nails Light Up the Night
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Glowing Sporty Chic Catalogs
The Huajia Studio AW14 Lookbook Showcases the Designs of Jia Hua
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Neon Cosmetic Captures
Photographer Sarah Leal is Behind This Glowing Beauty Series
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Glowing Neon Cosmetics
Fluorescent Makeup Will Make You the Centre of Attention on a Night Out
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Iridescent Facepainted Portraits
Maria II by Johannes Stamcar is Mesmerizingly Multihued
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Self-Glow Hair and Body Gel (Update)
Voltage iGlow
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Galactic Glow-In-The-Dark Photography
The Astral Beauty Story by Edward Keeler is Conceptual
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Neon Graffiti Styling
Alexis Reyna's Spring Summer 2011 Collection is Paint-Splattered
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Neon-Colored Eyeshadow Editorials
The Cosmogirl Netherlands Beauty Editorial Focuses on Vibrancy
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Luminescent Nail Varnishes
This American Apparel Nail Varnish Glows in the Dark
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Eccentric Floral Print Fashion
This Fashion Series Features Colorful Clothes and Neon Makeup
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Magnified Eyeshadow Editorials
The Hypnosis Image series by Jean Osipyan is Visually Vivid
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Vivid Glow-in-the-Dark Nails
The Corrupted Neon Manicure by Ciaté is Illuminated at Night
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Infrared Beauty Editorials
The POP! Glassbook Fashion Story Embraces Kaleidoscopic Hues
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Ink Blot Beauty Editorials
The Gravure Magazine 'Rorschach' Photoshoot Stars Ophelie Rupp
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Glowing Neon Face Photography
'GLOWING COLORS' Shows Off Glowing Makeup Under Blacklights
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Sporty Clown Photography
The Ghost Design Scene Exclusive Editorial is Electric-Hued
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Hypercolor Hipster Shoots
'Cactus' by Caio Ferreira is Awash in Vibrant Neon Color
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Glowing Neon Nail Kits
The 'Corrupted Neon' Nail Kit Transforms Colors Under Blacklight
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Light Reactive Face Paints
Electrify Your Halloween Look with the Neon FX Make Up Kit
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Neon Glowing Lipsticks
This Black Light Lipstick Will Help You Make an Entrance at Your Next Party
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Glowing Hair and Makeup
Dazed & Confused Highlights 20 Years of DKNY in Style
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Highlighter-Hued Manicures
The Neon DIY Spring Ombre Nails Combine Contrasting Colors
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Bedazzled High-End Makeup Lines
Guerlain & Shourouk Rhaiem Debut the Holiday 2024 Makeup Capsule
Summer Nail Polish Collections
Essie Rolled Out 'Bring the Beat' for Summer 2024
Comedic Horror Cosmetics
The NYX x Beetlejuice Collab Shares Bold Colors for Fantastical Looks
Skincare Advent Calendars
The LANEIGE Manifest Glow: Best of Laneige Set Boasts 12 Items
Luxe Designer Beauty Activations
YSL Launched an Entertainment-Themed Light Club 2.0 Concept
Vampire Film Makeup Capsules
The ColourPop x Twilight: New Moon Collection Features Sultry Hues
Dark-Romance-Inspired Makeup Capsules
ColourPop Introduces its 'A Shadow of Secrets Collection'
Luxury Beauty Brand Launches
La Beauté Louis Vuitton Unveils a New Era of Luxury Beauty
Modern Newsstand Skincare Pop-Ups
Neutrogena x AIRE Health Hosted a Thematic Event
Luxury Beauty Advent Calendars
Clear Your Shelf for Cult Beauty's 2024 Advent Calendar
Clean Mindful Cosmetics
Sonela's Lip Glosses and Liquid Blushes Fortify the Mind-Skin Connection
Natural Luxurious Makeup Collections
Chanel's Les Beiges Collection Delivers Impeccable Results
Luxurious Nude Lipstick Lines
Christian Dior Debuts Its 2025 Addict Nudes N'Roses Collection
Festive Cosmetics Gift-Sets
Winky Lux's New Holiday Gift Sets Have Great Value
High-Value Advent Calendars
The Makeup Revolution 2024 Beauty Advent Calendar is Available Now
Thematic Super-Villain-Inspired Makeup Campaigns
NYX Launches the 'Who Stole Halloween?' Campaign
Mixed-Reality Makeup Studios
Kosé Corporation Debuted a Beauty-Tech Innovation at CES 2025
Clairvoyance-Inspired High-End Makeup Capsules
Chanel Debuted Its Clairvoyance Makeup Collection
Vibrant Upscale Makeup Collections
Chanel's Spring 2025 Makeup Capsule Boasts Unexpected Pairings
Enchanting Spring-Forward Makeup Capsules
ColourPop Teams Up with Disney for a Tangled Collection
Vampire Slayer Makeup Collections
Vampyre Cosmetics’ Buffy the Vampire Collab is Uniquely Eerie
Celebrity Beauty Brands
Goop's Colorblur Glow Balms are Nourishing for the Skin
Whimsical Series-Inspired Cosmetic Collections
ColourPop Introduces a Stranger Things Collection
Nostalgic Makeup Palettes
Urban Decay Invites Consumers to Experience its Original Naked Palette
Gamified Beauty Pop-Ups
The Players' Lounge Pop-Up by NARS Spotlights Complexion Products
Sunlight-Reactive Nail Polishes
Chillhouse's Forever Wear Chill Paint Needs No Lamp for Curing
Whimsical Film-Inspired Makeup Sets
The r.e.m. beauty x Wicked Collab Boasts Character Sets
Cartoon-Inspired Makeup Launches
Colourpop is Bringing Back Winx Club X Colourpop Collection 2.0
3-In-1 Lip Glosses
RMS Beauty's New Liplights Cream Lip Gloss Reacts to pH
Playful False Nails
Digi Beauty is a Bold Collab Offering Ultra-Playful Nail Art
Comprehensive Library-Inspired Skincare Sets
The Glow Library Vault Set Features Eight Pieces
Gem-Infused Nail Polishes
Fabled Gemgel is the World's First Gel Polish Infused with Gemstones
Long-Lasting Holiday Cosmetics
The 2024 SKKN By Kim Holiday Collection Has Just Dropped
Y2K-Inspired Neon Light Art
LaMoMo Neon Debuted a New Aesthetically Driven Collection
Video Game-Inspired Makeup Ranges
The Pat McGrath Labs x Candy Crush Saga Range is Limited-Edition
Grocery-Themed Holiday Cosmetics
Benefit Cosmetics Presents the Playful Benemart Collection
Accessibility Beauty Bundles
The e.l.f. Cosmetics 'Beauty For Every Eye' Bundle is Limited-Edition
Color-Changing Beauty Sticks
Sephora Collection's Color Twisters Change Upon Lip or Cheek Contact
Immersive Gondola Displays
ColourPop is Getting a New Immersive Makeover at ULTA
Glowing Luminous Technical Sneakers
Atmos Presents a Glow-In-The-Dark Gel-Kayano 14
Skin-Caring Cosmetics
Versed Makeup Introduces Color Cosmetics That are Beneficial for Skin
Glassy Setting Sprays
The Runway Inspired Pat McGrath's Glass 001 Legendary Glow Setting Spray
Gem-Toned Eyeliners
NYX's Vivid Rich Mechanical Pencil Vault is Available in 12 Shades
Collaborative Vibrant Makeup Collections
The Guerlain x Emilio Pucci Makeup Collection is High-End
Functional Mini Cosmetics
MGA’s Miniverse Make It Mini Makeup Features Tiny, Pigmented Products
90s-Style Cosmetic Cases
e.l.f. Cosmetics x Caboodles and Laurel DeWitt Created a New 'It Bag'
Vibrantly Reimagined Fragrances
Marc Jacobs Introduced the 'Daisy Glow Limited Edition' Collection
Customizable At-Home Nail Solutions
KISS Products Inc. Has Introduced Its Spring 2025 Lineup
Non-Sticky Glowing Cosmetics
Maybelline Sunkisser Liquid Blush and Bronzer Creates a Natural Glow
Intricate Fairytale-Like Makeup Sets
Flower Knows Features Four Essential Sets for the Holidays
In-The-Dark Cosmetic Pop-Ups
KissMe Ferme Debuts the Rouge Shop in the Dark Event
Illuminating Skincare Balms
Haus Labs' Bio-Radiant Glassy Highlighter Balm Features 64% Skincare
Berry-Hued Mascaras
Clinique's Viral Black Honey Shade Inspired New Limited-Edition Products
Fantastical Nail Polish Collections
The OPI x Wicked Collection Has 12 Limited-Edition Shades
Jelly-Inspired Primers
e.l.f Cosmetics Brings Back Its Limited-Edition Jelly Pop Primer
Plant Pigment Beauty Sticks
Fluency Beauty's Multisticks Get Their Color from Potatoes & Beets
Creativity-Inspiring Kids Campaigns
Cra-Z-Art Inspires Young Creative Beauty-Focused Campagn
High-End Highlighter Collections
Gucci Beauty Debuts Its Multi-Functional Gucci Glow Highlighter
Eye Makeup Product Releases
Yves Rocher’s Botanical Eye Essentials Channel Spring Beauty
Spooky Cartoon Beauty Capsules
Mad Beauty Unveils a Beetlejuice-Inspired Collection
Upcycled Algae Makeup
The Unseen Beauty's Absorption Collection Uses Living Ink's Algae Black
Telenovela-Inspired Makeup Campaigns
The 'Descubre e.l.f.ecto' Campaign is Launching in Mexico
Gold-Themed Cosmetics Calendars
MAC Cosmetics' 24K Holiday Advent Calendar Features New Shades
Eco-Friendly Glitter Atomizers
Pretty Vulgar’s Glitter Dust Will Bring Sparkle to One's Look
Limited-Edition Luminous Matte Lipstick
Chanel Debuts the Rouge Allure Velvet Les Perles Lipstick
Tween Beauty Sticks
Talomi's Plant-Based Multi-Sticks Add Color to Eyes, Lips & Cheeks
Astrology-Aligned Cosmetics
Star Signs Inspired the Maya Jama x Rimmel Collaboration
Inclusive Makeup Brand Campaigns
LIVE TINTED Launches the 'It Feels Good to Be Seen'
Vibrant Pride Month Makeup
The Makeup Revolution Beam Bright Rainbow Highlighter is Easy to Use
Innovative Nail Product Collections
Le Mini Macaron Has Recently Unveiled Several Nail Products
Nighttime Cosmetic Campaigns
The Estée Lauder Night Night Club Campaign Stars Nicole Richie
Pigmented Lip-Conditioning Products
Estée Lauder's Pure Color Melt-On Glosstick Brings the Shine
Fairytale-Inspired Beauty Collections
Flower Knows Unveiled Its Midsummer Fairytales Collection
Intricately Exquisite Beauty Collections
The Christian Dior Summer 2025 Makeup Collection is Chic
Fashion Dolls-Inspired Cosmetics
ColourPop and Bratz Introduce the Girls Nite Out Collection
Harmonious Eyeshadow Combinations
'Palettes of Beautifying Eye Trends' Celebrates Beauty Moments
Peach-Inspired Makeup Series
ColourPop Launches the ‘Sweet Peach’ Collection as Color of the Month
Halloween-Themed Alcohol Bottles
Bacardi's Limited Edition Bottle Will Light Up Your Night
90s-Inspired Makeup Revivals
MAC Cosmetics' New Collection Revives Beloved Cool-Tone Colors
Sunset-Inspired Blushes
MAC Cosmetics' Strobe Beam Liquid Blush Comes in Warm Reds, Mauves & More
Radiance-Revealing Skincare
The Nectar Life Elite Radiance Skincare Collection Has Five Products
Painterly Eyeshadow Sticks
Renaissance Art Inspired Ilia's Eye Stylus Shadow Stick Shades
Makeup-Like Gel Nail Polishes
The Gelish Cream Gel Palettes Have a Workable Texture
Inclusive Eye-Makeup Collections
Live Tinted Debuts its Ophthalmologist-Tested 'Legacy Collection'
Collaborative Beauty Collections
Nudestix Partners with Glamzilla for Limited-Edition Blush Kit
DHA-Infused Contour Sticks
This Dolce Glow Innovation Combines Makeup, Skincare and Tanning
Customization-Friendly Nail Art Products
The essie nail art studio Elevates DIY Nail Art
Color-Centric Beauty Packaging
Lumson's Absolute Collection is an Ode to the Color of the Year
Grungy Movie-Inspired Cosmetics
Half Magic Beauty Created a New Makeup Set for the Movie MaXXXine
Luxe Colorful Beauty Collections
The Trait d'Hermès Collection is Comprised of Premium Makeup
Truffle-Infused Skincare Balms
Neon Hippie's Nite Brite Rejuvenates Skin with a 7 Shroom Complex
Protective Liquid Highlighters
The Glow & Protect SPF 50+ Liquid Highlighter is Full of Benefits
African American-Inspired Makeup Collections
Black Radiance Collaborates with Cross Colours
High-Impact Eye Crayons
Half Magic's Sparklestik Eye Crayon Creates Bold Looks with a Swipe
Dreamy Artist-Approved Cosmetics
r.e.m. Beauty Introduces Two Shimmery Products for the New Year
Bronzing Peptide Skincare Products
Versed Mood Lighting Luminizing Glow Drops Support the Skin
Crystal-Inspired Skincare Serums
Keys Soulcare Let Me Glow Illuminating Serum Debuted Three Shades
Gel Nail Holiday Collections
Huephoria™ Celebrated the Holidays with a Limited-Edition Collection
Illuminating Multipurpose Makeup
These New Makeup Revolution Products Come in Three Variants
Luxurious Glow-Enhancing Capsules
Christian Dior Presents the Forever Bronze and Glow Collection
Holiday Movie Makeup Collections
The NYX Professional Makeup Home Alone Collection is Expansive
Parisian-Inspired Luxury Skincare Lines
clé de peau Beauté Presents City of Dreamlight
Phosphorescent Energy Drink Cans
Dynami:t's Cans Glow with Neon and Superbright Effects
Cosy Nights-Inspired Candle Collections
NEOM Wellbeing Debuts Its Cosy Nights Collection
Nude-Hued Nail Polishes
The Leighton Denny Nudes Collection Has Three Vegan-Friendly Hues
Cartoon-Inspired Makeup Lines
ColourPop Teams Up with Pokémon on a New Makeup Capsule
Eco-Friendly Sun-Kissed Eyeshadows
NUDESTIX Unveils Sustainable Nude Beach Eye Palette
Celebratory Cosmetic Collections
The Pixi 25 Years of Glow Collection is Arriving Now
Lluminating Champagne-Hued Primers
Saie Beauty's Glowy Super Gel Comes in a New Warmglow Shade
Extra-Glossy Lip Oils
The 'Glow Reviver Lip Oil Glimmers' Feature Five Sparkly Shades
Skincare-Fortified Makeup Lines
Isamaya Ffrench Launches the 'Core Collection' Makeup Line
Lush-Glow-Effect Korean Glosses
The 'rom&nd Glasting Color Glosses' Boast a Lightweight Formula
Eyeshadow-Liner Hybrids
Indu's Blendable LiquidEyes Encourage Experimentation
Camp-Themed Nail Polishes
The Sally Hansen Summer Camp Collection Has Eight Shades in All
Spooky Holiday Cosmetics
This wet n wild Beauty x Disney Collaboration is Arriving for Halloween
Celeb-Approved Cosmetic Bundles
Kevyn Aucoin Beauty Unveils Stunning Holiday Makeup Bundles
Multifunctional Mascara Collections
Texen Beauty Partners’ Moon Collection Enhances Lashes & Brows
Tubular Shadow Play Illuminators
The Flos Emi Lighting Collection Creates Beautiful Visual Effects
Cream Eyeshadow Shade Expansions
RMS Beauty’s Cashmere Matte Eyelights Bring Effortless Elegance
Whimsically Witchy Cosmetic Collections
The KISS Wicked Collection is Limited-Edition
Cream-Based Blush Palettes
MAKE UP FOR EVER's New Cream Face Palette Boasts Universal Shades
Shimmery Waterproof Highlighters
Urban Decay Expands its Face Bond Range with a Liquid Highlighter
Skincare-Inspired Beauty Primers
These New CoverGirl TruBlend Products Come in Six Options
Hybrid Makeup Pens
Annabelle Cosmetics Introduces the Bigshow Multi-Use Eyeshadow Pen
Dazzling Lipstick Collections
Shiksona Introduces the Chic In The Spotlight Collection
Versatile Multi-Use Cosmetic Pencils
Maybelline New York Introduces Its Color Tattoo Eye Stix
Emotive Nail Polishes
Beetles Gel Polish Emotional Spectrum Inspires Empowerment & Wellness
Glittery Powder Sprays
Kara Beauty Drops 'Starcrossed Dreams' Shimmer Powder Spray Collection
Pearlescent Sculpting Highlighters
5 Point Lift by ISAMAYA Delivers an Immediate, Needle-Free Lift
Expanded Luminizer Collections
Rare Beauty Introduces Two New Shades to Its Liquid Luminizer Line
Unconventionally Colored Mascaras
Addiction Tokyo Makes Mascara in Mustard, Apricot, Plum & Rose
Chromatic Cowgirl-Inspired Nail Products
Nailboo Unveils its Wild West Chrome Collection
Serum-Powered Color Correctors
Revealer Extra Bright Uses Color Theory to Mimic the Look of Filler
Dazzling Gemstone-Inspired Cosmetics
Tree Hut Gemstone Glow is a Limited-Edition Range
Bridal Nail Polish Ranges
The Lights Lacquer Something Borrowed Bridal Nail Collection is Elegant
Luxe Plumping Glosses
Kevyn Aucoin Beauty Debuts Nostalgic Multi-Finish Lip Collection
Bold Limited Edition Palettes
Sephora's Mini Color Shifter Strange Botanicals Eyeshadow is Playful
Light Luminous Concealers
Sephora's Best Skin Ever Multi-Use Hydrating Glow Concealer Lasts 12 Hrs
Patch-Style Makeup Products
These Fazit Makeup Patches Come in Two Varieties
Gilded Glowing Highlighters
Sephora's Colorful® Powder Luminizer in Glitzy Gold is Buildable