Essence highlighter looks dull on my skin — does Essence make any intense glow/high shimmer ones?

Essence does offer some highlighters that give more intense glow or shimmer rather than just a soft satiny finish.

The Gimme Glow Luminous Powder Highlighter “Glowy Champagne” is often praised for its buttery-soft texture and its ability to build from a subtle sheen to a more radiant, luminous accent.

Another is the Choose Your Glow Highlighter Palette, which reviewers say delivers brighter shine across its shades and is highly pigmented—many users say it holds up well even in photos and under artificial light.

If you want the most noticeable glow, look for Essence’s drop- or stick-highlighter formulas (like their Baby Got Diamond Stick, or Highlighting Drops) or layer a luminous powder over a creamy or liquid base to amplify the shimmer.