How To Apply Highlighter

It’s time to get back to the fundamentals of blush, bronzer, and  apply highlighter—the three essential components of every face makeup kit. You might be taking on this tried-and-true trifecta for the very first time, or you might simply need a reminder on how to create a cosmetics look that is understated and classy. In either case, we’ll walk you through how to apply highlighter to your face so that you have that healthy glow.

How To Apply Highlighter
How To Apply Highlighter

What is Highlighter?

A beauty product that is designed to reflect light is called a highlighter. According to Shojaie, it is typically applied to the highest points of the face and regions that are intended to pop or stand out more than they already do. You may use highlighter everywhere on your face, including your cheekbones, temples, brow bone, and even your cupid’s bow and the bridge of your nose.

How to Apply Highlighter

1. When applying highlighter (powder), it is best to use a fan brush to dust the powder onto the areas of your face that you want to get glowing. This will ensure that the powder is evenly distributed.

2. To use a liquid or cream highlighter, dot the product where you want it to be highlighted on your face and then blend it out with your finger or a makeup sponge.

How to Use a Highlighter

The process of highlighting might be challenging at times. If you apply too much in the wrong places, you will end up with an unnatural shine that might give you a resemblance to the tin man. This is not a look that anyone should be going for outside of the Halloween season. In order to highlight the natural glow of your skin, you should only apply the product in carefully selected areas and use it sparingly. In order to save you the trouble of figuring it out the hard way, I have compiled a list of hints and pointers that will help you grasp the ideal method of highlighting.

How To Apply Highlighter

Where to Apply Highlighter on Your Face

Your face shape and the features on your face will determine where you should apply highlighter. Apply highlighter to the high points of your face, as well as anywhere else on your face where light naturally reflects: the tops of your cheekbones, the brow bone, the centre of your chin, the cupid’s bow, the centre of your forehead, the tip of your nose, and sometimes even on the bridge of the nose. Makeup artist Bobbi Brown occasionally applies a teeny-tiny amount to the inner corner of each eye. Experiment with applying highlighter to various regions of your face until you discover the optimal placement of highlighter for your features.

How to Find the Best Highlighter

Because using only one product texture at a time eliminates the risk of caking, the highlighter formulation that works best for you will be determined by the rest of your face makeup routine. Your product selection will generally be determined by your skin type: People who have dry skin or skin that has aged prefer liquid formulas because the product does not accumulate in fine lines as easily. This is especially true for mature skin. To achieve a look that is more authentically radiant, use a highlighter colour that works well with your natural skin tone and undertone.

How To Apply Highlighter
How To Apply Highlighter

Conclusion

The use of highlighter can improve the appearance of your bone structure in addition to giving your skin a more stunning colour boost. Because you only apply highlighter to a select few small parts of your face, the process of applying it only takes a few seconds at most. However, just a few dots of highlighter may make your entire face look brighter and more awake. Even if you’re just starting out with applying makeup, highlighter is one of the easiest products to master.

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