A true underlying trend, for several years highlighters have been essential in makeup bags. Composed of reflective microparticles, they illuminate the complexion with targeted gestures and in the blink of an eye for a silky and sensual effect. Compact, powder or stick, we tell you how to adopt this globally successful tool. The perfect sparkle is yours …

A suitable product for each need. Whether you want a light shine or on the contrary a beauty treatment with strong contrasts, it is important to choose the one that suits you. To do this, we take stock of the textures and the various uses.

In powder

If you have combination to oily skin, opt for a powder highlighter, with more absorbency. Another strong point: it is very easy to apply and its lighter finish provides a natural and silky effect.

Liquide

More versatile but also more complex to use, this texture has the advantage of being long-lasting and more intensely targeting certain areas such as the cheekbones, the tip of the nose and the chin. A small, well-placed touch can illuminate a mat foundation and restore immediate radiance to the face.

A stick

Ideal for precise application, the use of a stick allows you to work on smaller areas such as the browbone, Cupid’s arch or the inner corner of the eyes. Most ? No need to know how to master the art of blending. Speed ​​and efficiency are there.

We rely on two different but complementary techniques that allow you to structure the face with the right gestures.

Contouring: you redraw your features

We have all heard of the term ‘contouring’, this technique that accentuates and highlights the shape or structure of our face. In the soft version, we trust the highlighter to structure the entire face. To subtly refine your nose, for example, it is applied with a brush along the edge (in order to accentuate the contrast, we put on a darker color on the sides). We do the same for the cheeks by stretching the highlighter from the bottom of the cheekbones to the top of the temples. Then we add a touch to the hollow of the chin. A whole program where technique and mastery are required.

Strobing: we illuminate its assets

If you want to bring a touch of light to your face, this technique is for you. To do this, apply a light dose of highlighter with a brush in the inner corner of the eye and on the outer side of the brow bone. Nothing like it to enlarge and refresh the look. Then, we apply it on the top of the upper lip for a plump and plump effect, and we refine the chin by coming to apply a dose in the center.

To make a difference and achieve successful makeup, it is essential to use the appropriate tools.

Brushes: more suitable for powder highlighters, there are three types of brushes that will allow the material to be fixed more easily.

Fan brushes

These versatile brushes allow, among other things, to eliminate the fall of eyeshadow on the cheeks, to apply the blush and to apply in a wider and more uniform way the highlighter during a makeup type contouring for example. .

Finishing brushes

Nothing like these brushes for a perfect finish and rendering. Wider or thinner, we choose them according to the desired result.

Wide brush

Application for the top of the cheekbones and wider areas

Fine brush

Ideal for small areas like the underside of the browbone, Cupid’s arch and the bridge of the nose.

The sponge

Often used to apply foundation, concealer, or blend contouring, it is used here to apply highlighter. Indeed, thanks to its absorbent texture and its conical shape, the sponge allows a more refined and more sophisticated make-up.

Finger

Alternative for a precise and natural result, we put on the application with the finger. Praised by many makeup artists and beauty professionals, this practical and effective technique is the best ally for creating and modulating makeup. Our advice: a small dose in the corner of the eye, on the tip of the nose or even above the lips for a natural and plumpy effect.

Ideal for bringing out the tan and highlighting the curves, you can also choose the highlighter to sublimate your body. Indeed the micro-pearls contained in its liquid format will reflect the light and adapt to all skin tones.

Apply it as a moisturizing lotion all over the body or target specific areas. For example, to highlight your legs, do not hesitate to apply it entirely from the bottom of the ankle to the top of the thigh, and even on the feet. For a more subtle effect, we choose to apply it on the shoulder blades or in the small of the back (ideal when you wear a bare back or a low-cut dress). Guaranteed reflections and sensuality at the rendezvous …