The overall purpose of using a highlighter will be to accentuate the bone structure of your face and to provide your skin the lit-from-within glow that everyone desires. Keep in mind, you are searching for glow not glitter! Two of my very favorite highlighter goods are from Benefit Cosmetics, Watts Up Cream Highlighter that is champagne and High Beam Liquid Highlighter that is more pink.
- Choosing the shade — Generally speaking, choose the undertone that best suits your skin. Golden works best for warmer tones and silver is better suited for cool tones. Champagne works on almost everyone.
- Choosing the formula — Deciding on the formula follows exactly the same rules as selecting a blush, cream for drier skin types and powder for oilier skins. I've found it easier to blend a cream formula versus powder.
Once you've selected the best product for the skin, it's the perfect time for the application! The the best places to apply your highlighter are where the light naturally hits your face or in which you want to brighten your complexion.
- Bridge of your nose — This helps bring the visual focus to the center of your face.
- Cheekbones — Give yourself the cheekbones you've always wanted by running a thin line
- Inner corners of the eyes — Instantly have 8 hours of sleep having a dab on the inner corners of your eye area.
- Brow bone — Same philosophy because the cheekbone, to create your vision pop. If you have deep-set eyes, you might like to avoid this one.
- Cupid's bow — For fuller lips with no stinging plumper, dab a dot just above the center of the upper lip.
And just like almost all makeup, blending it to your skin is the key to making it look natural. You wish to glow not shine!
