How to apply highlighter on the face properly

Highlighter was originally developed and used in stage makeup or for special effects in film and photography. It was a tool for professional makeup artists.

However, recent years have seen highlighting and contouring being practised by women all over the world. The trend shows no sign of stopping.

If you’re using a powder highlighter over a liquid foundation or shaded moisturizer, you’ll need to set your base with a shiny powder first. This will guarantee that your highlighter applies smoothly without skipping or creases. If you’re using a liquid or cream, you may skip this step because they’ll mix together easily.

The material should be applied over powders, and liquids or creams should be applied over liquids or creams. There are so many different highlighters, and each has different application tools and techniques.

Apply concealer before using a  highlighter.

Before you start highlighting your face, use dots of concealer one shade lighter than your skin tone to map out the areas you wish to highlight.

The forehead, behind the eyes, nose, and chin are all areas to figure out. This will contribute to the illumination effect.

How to Apply Powder Highlighter

First things first, if you’re wearing liquid foundation or tinted moisturizer and want to use a powder highlighter, you will need to set your base beforehand with a translucent powder.

This will help ensure your highlighter will apply smoothly and won’t skip or crease. If you’re going in with a liquid or cream option, feel free to skip this step, as they’ll blend easily together.

Remember this makeup rule of thumb: powders on top of powders and liquids or creams on top of other liquids or creams.

How to Apply Liquid Highlighter

Just like powders work best over powders, liquids and creams work best over liquids and creams. After you’ve applied your base, go straight in with a highlighter before reaching for any powders.

Dot the liquid highlighter directly onto your high points, then dab those spots with your fingers or your foundation brush to blend them out. Most liquid highlighters are packaged with a dropper applicator, which makes it a cinch to top off your look with shimmer.

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