Purple Highlighter Is 2017’s Most Surprising Fall Makeup Trend

Let's all be honest here: Rihanna basically owned Fashion Week. Actually, between her incredible Fenty Beauty launch, inclusive ad campaign, and her wildly popular Fenty x Puma show. That's why I'm looking no further than RiRi herself to see what's poised to be the season's coolest makeup trend: purple highlighter. Yes, purple. Stay with me, dear reader.

Initially spotted by the eagle-eyed folks over at PopSugar, this trend has already been exemplified by Rihanna, who owned it with a super-subtle yet stunning lavender highlighter at a London party for her makeup line.

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Of course, RiRi isn't the only person putting purple on her cheeks. For instance, I'm a huge fan of this simple sparkly look:

For a more dramatic iteration of this unconventional hue, search no further than the "King of Highlight" himself, @PoeticDrugs on Instagram.

You can even rock a cool shimmer on your lips, as demonstrated by this Instagrammer:

Want to try this funky fall trend? Go. For. It. Below are a few products that are both accessible and user-friendly.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Aurora Glow Kit ($40, Sephora.com)

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Make Up For Ever Artist Shadow Eyeshadow and Powder Blush in Frosted Mauve ($21, Sephora.com)

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Chaos Makeup Color Shifting Highlighter in Ice ($25, Chaosmakeup.com)

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Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Prismatic Amethyst ($38, Sephora.com)

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