In an era where the search for a glowy complexion is all we want, highlighter can only be welcomed with open arms by our beauty enthusiasts. Also known as illuminator or highlighter, the latter generally represents the final touch of makeup. To be used sparingly if you don’t want to fall into the “too-much”, this essential not only gives you a radiant complexion but also hides signs of fatigue thanks to a subtle play of shadows and lights. And if on this last day of February, you want to redo your makeup bag, from mascara to blush to highlighter, now is the time. For this, we have made a selection of 15 sublime highlighters!
Powder, stick, liquid…: where to put highlighter and what is its role?
Available in various forms such as cream, powder, stick or liquid, the highlighter captures the light to make our “fresh and glowy makeup in all circumstances” can we read on the official site of L’Oreal Paris.
Anyone who aims to highlight certain areas of the face by providing natural light can apply it to various areas of said face. For example, if you want to enlarge your eyes, apply “a touch ofhighlighter at the level of the brow bone, just below the eyebrow“. On the other hand, if you wish “highlight your bone structure and refine your face“, you will need to apply your highlighter to “the highest and most rounded point of the cheekbone going up towards the temples” underlines L’Oreal Paris. Then, to achieve a fuller hemline on your upper lip, apply highlighter to the cupid’s bow. Finally, if you want to refine your nose, “draw a line along the bridge of your nose and blend it with your finger“.
Makeup highlighter: should you apply your highlighter before or after foundation?
With various textures and with the aim of enhancing your complexion, the highlighter “generally applied after installation of the face powder and theconcealer” Express L’Oreal Paris. Before applying your highlighter, you will need to prepare your complexion to be made up with a foundation dedicated to your skin type, then apply the foundation, concealer, blush to finish with the final touch : the highlighter.
However, if you don’t wear foundation, know that you can apply highlighter directly to your face. But don’t be too heavy-handed or risk falling into the twists and turns of the “too much“.
Kiko, Sephora, Charlotte Tilbury…: what is the best illuminator?
Many brands offer highlighters in their makeup collections. For a soft and light touch of lightthe complexion highlighter from Yves Rocheravailable for €29.90, will give your face a subtle pearly finish.
For those who wish to set their sights on a highlighter that plays both the role of care and beauty product, highlighters in stick form are ideal. We are thinking in particular of the highlighter “On-the-Glow“from home Pixi, available in 4 different shades. The latter will offer your skin a touch of natural radiance while hydrating it.
But for those who are fans of highlighters in powder form, the “Intense fusion glow“from home Kikoto the silky texture, it enhances the natural features and points of light on the face. Finally, to meet this need to shine, the highlighter “beauty light wand“with a liquid texture, signed Charlotte Tilbury, will charm you. It’s up to you whether you want to use it day or night…or both. Now that you know everything about highlighter, it’s up to you to shine!
Source : How to apply a complexion highlighter?, L’Oréal Paris