What are highlighters for?
Favorite tool of celebrity make-up artists, which can create fresh and radiant makeup, hide imperfections, sculpt … And what can not be done with a lifesaver – a highlighter! The editorial staff of Woman’s Day found out what types of highlighters exist and how to use them.
Highlight translated from English means “highlight”. With the help of a highlighter, you can emphasize, lighten and correct the shape of the face. This is a light-colored product with reflective particles that give the skin a radiance, but does not have a distinctly visible glitter.
Unlike concealer, the highlighter has a light consistency that will help lighten dark circles under the eyes, hide expression lines and give the face a fresh and rested look. Highlighters come in different types – liquid, crumbly, compact, creamy and even stick. There are also different shades. Regardless of the type, you need to use it:
- under the eyes to get rid of dark circles;
- in the area of the wings of the nose, if the nose is small, and in the middle of the back of the nose, if it is large;
- under and above the eyebrow to emphasize the shape of the eyebrows;
- above the lip in the center to visually add volume to the lips;
- on the sides of the forehead to make it taller;
- along the cheekbones, replacing the blush.
With a brush, it is most convenient to draw accents. It is also very convenient to paint over the contour of the lips with such a tool, performing movements like a lip pencil, to draw the line of the nose depending on the size: small – wings, large – the back of the nose and under the eyebrow line. Also, the handle is very convenient to carry with you, even in a small purse.
The liquid highlighter in the package resembles a foundation. It is easy to apply to large areas and gives a glossy effect. Such a highlighter should be carefully applied to the face, otherwise you can visually get a greasy shine. This highlighter is suitable for highlighting cheekbones or using it as a foundation for foundation – thanks to the glow you will get a fresh make-up.
In the form of a compact powder with a creamy texture, it can be used on any part of the face and is conveniently applied by hand. On the skin, a creamy highlighter transforms into a shimmery powdery veil. Give them cheekbones, T-zone and chin for a natural make-up.
The compact version of the cream highlighter, like the pens, is perfect for a cosmetic bag of any size and is easy to apply. You need to use it in the same way as the cream version, only the stick is the most convenient for a pocket cosmetic bag.
A shimmery powder, most likely in a pearlescent, sparkling color, is a compact, dry version of the highlighter. Among the powder-highlighters, the largest selection of shades, you will find yours for sure. You can apply the product with a blush brush, moving lightly over the areas you want to highlight.
The main thing is not to overdo it! Dry highlighter options are ideal for very oily skin, as liquid highlighters can work in the opposite direction and visually create a greasy film on the face.
Convenient tool, reminiscent of a highlighter pen, only in a crumbly version. The shimmery powder is inside the brush. This is a convenient option for a pocket cosmetic bag. Carry it with you, at the end of the day, lightly freshen up your makeup along the lines of your cheekbones.
There are also palettes with different shades of highlighters that can be used both together and independently. A convenient option for lovers of sculptural makeup. You can highlight all areas with different shades.
For the forehead and under the eyebrows, choose the lightest shade, the cheekbones can be emphasized with a more bronze color, and on the chin, apply a pearlescent color.
Favorite option for beautiholics. The first thing that attracts attention in such a highlighter is the appearance. A beautiful box and colored balls often prevent you from passing by. Despite the completely different shades of the balls, they give an even shade and improve the complexion.
You can apply it with a blush brush, the only drawback is that carrying such a tool with you will be very problematic for lovers of small clutches. With a large brush, go over the entire face – T-zone, chin and cheekbones. A natural, fresh complexion is guaranteed.