Spotlight on make-up for subtle radiance

If full-blown bronzer is intimidating, try a touch of subtle radiance instead. Megan Bedford turns on the light.

1. Revlon ColorStay Crème Eye Shadow in Honey, $18. This pot of gold is a great way to glam up eyes for evening and can be easily applied to lids with your fingers without precision. 2. Josie Maran Argan Enlightenment Illuminizer, $41. A little goes a very long way with this concentrated liquid luminiser. Buff onto cheekbones with a dense brush or add a dab on the inner corner of eyes. 3. L’Oréal Paris True Match Highlight, $22. Apply with a fluffy brush for a touch of light on the tops of cheekbones, temples and the bridge of the nose. 4. Elizabeth Arden Dare to Bare Bronzing Oil, $69. Don’t forget your body! Swipe a bit of this over shoulders, shins and collarbones to play up exposed skin. 5. Chosungah 22 Dual Lip Tint & Gloss, $25. Add the tint to lips then use the shimmering gloss to give dimension for a plumper pout. 6. Laura Geller Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator, $50. This fine powder illuminator comes with a fine brush to apply lightly all over for a lit-from-within effect. 7. Benefit Dandelion Twinkle Powder Highlighter, $54. A soft pink powder that catches the light. Wear on its own or over blush. 8. Elizabeth Arden FourEver Bronze Bronzing Powder, $73. Use each shade alone or swirl a brush over all four to warm up skin. 9. Maybelline Master Strobing Stick, $17. Simple to work with – just stripe on, then blend with fingertips. 10. Mecca Max Bring On Bright Illuminating Primer, $22. Get a healthy, seriously luminous complexion by using fingers to apply all over your face as a base before foundation. 11. Hourglass Ambient Strobe Lighting Blush, $59. A flattering mix of colour and highlight that boosts blush without having to use an additional product.