# Pigmented Powder Stick Highlighters Trèstique's Starlighter Sticks Come in Lilac and Gold Shades By Riley von Niessen | Published 2019-01-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powder-stick-highlighter References: [trestique](https://trestique.com/products/starlighter-powder-stick) & [sephora](https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/all-over-starlighter-powder-highlight-stick-P437959?skuId) Beauty brand Trèstique has updated its offerings with the inclusion of the Starlighter Powder Stick Highlighters, which boast a convenient [push-up design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cream-highlighter-sticks) that enables consumers to quickly apply them to the high points of their cheeks and brow bones with a few simple swipes. From there, the [pigmented highlighter can be blended](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimchi-chic-beauty) out with the fingertips or a brush for a more subtle glow, or built up for a bolder look. For even more pigment, the highlighters can be mixed with water when applying to enhance the formula. The Starlighter Powder Stick Highlighters are offered in two different shades: 'Ultra Violet,' which in a holographic lilac hue, and 'Galactic Gold,' which has a luxurious iridescent finish. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Push-up Design for Beauty Products:** The push-up design of Trèstique's Starlighter Powder Stick Highlighters provides a convenient and efficient way for consumers to apply highlighter. - **Blending with Water for More Pigment:** The ability to mix the Starlighter Powder Stick Highlighters with water offers a disruptive innovation opportunity to create more intense and unique highlighter looks. - **Holographic and Iridescent Finishes:** The holographic lilac and iridescent gold shades of Trèstique's Starlighter Powder Stick Highlighters tap into the trend of bold and eye-catching makeup finishes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beauty:** The beauty industry can take inspiration from Trèstique's push-up highlighter design to create convenient packaging for other makeup products. - **Cosmetics:** Cosmetics companies can explore the use of water-mixable formulas to offer customizable pigment intensity in their products. - **Makeup:** The makeup industry can capitalize on the holographic and iridescent trend by introducing a range of bold and shimmering shades in their highlighter collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gilded Glowing Highlighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-powder-luminizer.md) - [High-End Highlighter Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-glow-highlighter.md) - [Swipe-On Protective Luminizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowscreen-sunlighter-stick-spf-45.md) - [Cream Highlighter Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cream-highlighter-sticks.md) - [Protective Liquid Highlighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-protect-spf-50-liquid-highlighter.md) - [Compact Shimmer Highlighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimchi-chic-beauty.md) - [Long-Lasting Liquid Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-glow-stayn.md) - [Shimmery Waterproof Highlighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-bond-range.md) - [Naturally Derived Multi-Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shape-stick.md)