Highlighter, everyone is talking about it! But what is it and how to use it? This treatment is ideal for creating a luminous complexion. We tell you everything about the Make-Up star illuminator.
All stars use it and abuse it on the red carpet, Highlighter has become an essential treatment for worked makeup. Also called “illuminator”, it allows – as its name suggests – to highlight certain areas of the face. No need to be Gigi Hadid or Jennifer Lopez to wear a perfect highlight! Ideal for a successful evening make-up, the illuminator also applies in small touches for everyday makeup. We give you all the advice to adopt a Fresh complexion and glowy !
How do I choose my highlighter?
Be sure to favor a texture that adapts to your skin. Dry skin will prefer a creamy highlighter or liquid. For mixed to fatty skin, you must preferably opt for a Powder version So that makeup holds all day. Also avoid illuminating the median area of the face too much that already tends to shine. Normal skins can afford everything … lucky!
What shade of Glow?
At Mac, Becca, Chanel, Fenty or Nocibé, there are many illuminator colors … Here too, you have to choose a shade close to your skin tone but especially the skin subns. Does she have hot (yellow or beige) or rather cold (pink) underside? For a natural effect, So choose the right color depending on your skin. In a more global way, clear skins will favor an illuminator flesh or pearly pink. For matte skins, prefer nuances like champagne and gold.
Where to apply my illuminator?
This Bonne Mine ally applies to certain key areas of the face that capture light.
- The top of the cheekbones : Above your blush, right on the bombed of your cheeks for a natural glow
- Around the brow bone : Place a little product under the eyebrows and on the top of the temples for a more defined and highlighted eyebrow printing
- On the de-cupid arc : to publish your more luscious mouth or bring out a colorful lipstick
- Nose edge : this refines your nose and illuminates your complexion. For mixed to fatty skin, avoid putting too much highlighter in this area
- In the inner corner of the eye : Apply a little illuminator in light touch to the inner corner of the eye for a awakened and enlarged look
What brush for highlighter?
On the finger, at brush Or in the beautyblender, it’s up to you to see what suits you best. For a lightly light application, we prefer a nice fan brush. For a natural rendering and for beginners in the art ofhighlightingan application on the finger, with a ball brush or the Beautyblender is easier to reach certain areas and deposit the material fluidity.