This professional makeup artist technique smoothes the skin texture and illuminates the complexion with a natural finish. Tested and validated by the editorial staff.
What if just one small gesture could smooth the complexion? Recommended by professional makeup artists, it brightens the face while camouflaging the signs of aging. Best of all, it doesn’t require any additional products, just changing the order of the ones you already have in your routine. No more “material” effect which marks fine lines or poorly blended patches of color on the cheekbones. By simply shaking up your habits in front of the mirror, this unsuspected technique promises a perfect fusion of textures and a finish so natural that it seems to emanate from the skin itself. A real little revolution for all those looking to rediscover the radiance of their youth without multiplying layers of makeup. Here is a makeup artist method that could change everything.
To succeed in this makeup technique, nothing could be simpler: bring your brushes and your complexion essentials. After applying foundation, concealer and powder, this is when you need to shake up your habits. Traditionally, the shine comes last, but here, everything comes down to the reversal of the stages. “I always put the highlighter before the blush, and sometimes even before the bronzer. It depends on my mood“, explains Mathieu Grandjean Makeup Artist and Trainer at Nars. “Highlighter, all formulas, tend to sit on the surface, and it creates a sort of demarcation. This technique will allow it to blend better and have a more natural effect.“, he continues. Placing the products in this way forms a sort of cloud on the cheeks where you cannot distinguish each layer of makeup. The highlighter is discreet and simply captures the light according to the movement of the face. If you want a very subtle reflection, it can even be placed before the setting powder.
Better yet, this method helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles on mature skin. Yes, light is recognized for its smoothing properties. Nars also offers an ideal highlighter for Mathieu Grandjean’s technique: the Light Reflecting™ Luminizing Powder. “It contains technology patented by Nars which reflects light, returns it like a mirror and smoothes fine lines“, says the makeup artist.
More than a pro tip, it’s a real fountain of youth within reach of a brush. By playing on radiance rather than coverage, you only keep the essentials: peachy skin!
