Restocking used-up beauty products is no one’s favorite activity—well, no one that I’ve met at least. After all, your mascara or foundation is just as expensive the second time around, but this time, you don’t get the added thrill of trying something new. In an ideal world, no tube, stick, or palette would run out before its expiration date—but alas, that’s not the world we live in. Still, if you seek out products with a little longevity, you should be able to cut down on emergency trips to Sephora.

This was the main issue I had with my last go-to highlighter, Glossier’s Haloscope: after maybe two months, I was down to the end of the stick, effectively dragging plastic across my cheek to use up the last of the product. I couldn’t bring myself to buy another so soon, so I grabbed a highlighter at random from the office beauty closet and, as it turns out, it was a very good choice. Cover FX’s Custom Enhancer Drops don’t look or act like your typical highlighter.

For one thing, they’re liquid, and you can mix a drop or two in with your foundation or moisturizer to add a little shimmer, or dab them across your cheekbones, temples, and Cupid’s bow for a more potent effect. I usually do the latter, and even the tiniest bit makes a big difference—I’ve lost count of how many girls in bar bathrooms have complimented me on it (and believe me, that’s a group that knows their highlighter).

There are nine shades in total, ranging from holographic opal to deep, shimmery bronze. I use Moonlight, which is a versatile pale pinkish gold that swatches and YouTube tell me looks good on an improbably large range of skin tones.

Each bottle is $42, a price I might balk at if it weren’t for the fact that they seem to be practically bottomless. When you’re only using a few drops at a time, it turns out 0.5 ounces goes a long way. (Plus, they’re formulated with ultra-concentrated pearls, which just feels fancy, y’know?)

Cover FX Custom Enhancer Drops, $42, sephora.com

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