How to Highlight: Tips & Tricks for Using a Highlighter
Makeup is an art and takes more than just a foundation, compact and blush to make the application look perfect. Since enhancing the natural features of the face has become a trend, using a highlighter and contour is one of the fascinating points for every makeup enthusiast. With no rocket science involved, all it takes is just a thorough understanding of makeup application, face features and just the right tool by your side. Making it easier for you to understand highlighter and its application in a better way, here is a guide on how to use highlighter and tips and tricks to enhance the overall look and appearance. Cheekbone application Using a highlighter to accentuate your cheekbones is the most common application. Highlighters do a great job of giving you that extra pop and adding a subtle glow to the overall look. Therefore, it becomes important to know the exact placement and application method for bronzer, blush and highlighter. Here are the steps to highlight your cheekbones correctly and effectively. Here’s what you’ll do: • • •
For the best effect, use a highlighter makeup brush; otherwise, use your index finger to take some of the product. Apply your highlighter in a diagonal line from your temple area toward your under-eye area. Stop before the ball of your cheek. An extra tip: The bronzer will go right underneath the area you’ve highlighted, while blush will go on the balls of your cheeks.
Nose and cupid’s bow If you wish to accentuate your lips and make them look fuller, highlighting them is a great way to achieve the expected results. It also helps your nose look more defined as well as sleek. When contouring your face, knowing the exact location of the bronzer and highlighter goes a long way in giving you the “perfectly flawless look”. Here’s what you’ll do: • • • • •
Apply the highlighter from the bridge to the ball of your nose with the help of a highlighter makeup brush. Dab a tiny amount onto your cupid’s bow and slightly blend it for a subtle yet eye-catching glow effect. Now, with the help of the brush or your finger, dab just a small amount right underneath your bottom lip, exactly at the centre. Extra tip: If you use highlight on your nose as a part of contour, apply bronzer to either side of your nose. While applying bronzer, follow along the contour line, so they don’t overlap.
Eyelid, inner eye, and brow bone Highlighter as an eyeshadow! Yes, you heard it right. Step up your makeup game and let out your creative side. Highlighters work great as eye makeup too. They add an extra glimmer to your lids,