HOW TO SELECT HIGHLIGHTER FOR YOUR SKIN TONE

Highlighter is face makeup that attracts light, creating the illusion of brightness and height, hence that lit-from-within look.  Highlighter is becoming as classic and essential staple in the makeup category.  

A touch of perfectly placed highlighter can help instantly open up the look of your eyes, define your face, and create symmetry.

But with the endless number of shimmery options out there, how do you know which one is right for you? Without further ado, let’s get sparkling.

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HOW TO SELECT HIGHLIGHTER FOR YOUR SKIN TONE

Fair Skin Tones

If you have pale to light skin, you should opt for highlighters with a pearl shade or champagne sheen. The light pigment adds just enough radiance to your complexion.

You should avoid shades that are too warm or contain dark red undertones, and opt for shades that have a little bit more of a light, pink-peach finish.

Medium Skin Tones

To keep your complexion from looking too frosty, warmer skin tones pair well with highlighters that have gold-bronze undertones.

The hint of colour is just enough to give you that sun-kissed glow or a double-take worthy highlight as you please.

Check out NYX Professional Makeup Away We Glow Liquid Boosters to give a ton of personality to your highlight on medium-toned skin.

Deep Skin Tones

Rich variations of rose gold or bronze work amazing on darker complexions. Just be sure to look for options that pack a ton of pigment and steer clear of frosty, opalescent shades, as they can cause the skin to appear dull.

PLACES ON YOUR FACE TO APPLY HIGHLIGHTER MAKEUP

Now that you know how to highlight your face with both powder and liquid highlighter makeup, let’s go over the seven places to highlight your face.

1.TIP OR BRIDGE OF YOUR NOSE

Apply your choice of highlighter makeup down the bridge of your nose or on the tip of it to accentuate it and have it appear thinner.

2. ABOVE YOUR CUPID’S BOW

Use your highlighter makeup to draw the eye to your lips.

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3. BENEATH THE ARCH OF YOUR EYEBROWS

By highlighting beneath the arch of your eyebrows, your eyes will appear more awake, and your eyebrow shape will be more defined.

4. ABOVE THE ARCH OF YOUR EYEBROWS

Using highlighter makeup above the arch of your eyebrow is just as important as applying it below. This will define the shape of your brows and allow your eyes to be accentuated.

5. CHEEKBONES

Cheekbones are the most common place for people to apply highlighter. Doing so will create a more defined, contoured facial structure while also giving your skin a more youthful appearance.

6. CENTER OF YOUR FOREHEAD

With highlighter makeup, you want to highlight all of the high points of your face. This includes the center of your forehead. Applying highlight to the center of your forehead will create a more contoured face especially when applying bronzer to your temples.

7. CENTER OF YOUR CHIN

Another key high point to apply highlighter to is your chin. Brightening up this spot may seem unnecessary, but it’ll pay off, helping you achieve a more defined, contoured appearance.

More on Highlighting

Applying highlighter is not simply a matter of swiping the stuff on the cheeks and forehead Choose the radiant, sun-kissed skin route by following these application tips.

Choose the right tools. Use a medium tapered brush (or setting brush) when applying highlighter to the cheekbones. If you choose to layer products, use a fan brush to apply the accent highlighter on top.

Smaller areas need smaller tools. For more detailed areas that cover smaller real estate (corners of the eyes, centre of the nose, and brow bone), use the smaller brush.

For cream products, try sponges to ensure precise blending. With cream stick illuminators, apply foundation after highlighter. Sticks tend to lift the foundation off. But if you prefer to apply your foundation first, then use a sponge to apply it so it goes on more gently and doesn’t disturb your makeup.

Use a light hand. Another thing to consider when applying highlighter is how much you’re applying, since it’s easier to build up than to remove. And with powder formulas, tap the excess off the brush to prevent the powder from straying into other areas and minimizes fallout.

So these were few tricks HOW TO SELECT HIGHLIGHTER FOR YOUR SKIN TONE. DO share if you have any other tricks or tips in the comments below.

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