What do I need a highlighter for?
Highlighters add definition and make your skin glow. You can use a highlighter to accentuate certain areas of your face and bring them to the fore. In general, a highlighter adds freshness and makes you look younger. A highlighter is the finishing touch to your makeup. Whether you prefer a subtle shimmer or a more intense glow, there are no limits to your creativity.
What is a highlighter?
A highlighter contains fine, light-reflecting pigments that capture and reflect light like tiny reflectors. Depending on the consistency and type of highlighter, these shimmering particles are suspended in powdery, oily, or creamy textures.
What types of highlighter are there?
There are three main types: powder, cream, and liquid highlighters.
Powder Highlighter
Highlighter powder is applied much like blush, using a blush or highlighter brush. Powder highlighters have a lightweight consistency, are generally non-comedogenic, and are suitable for many skin types, especially oily skin. You can use them to add a touch of highlight to specific areas or apply them more generously to the décolleté, shoulders, and arms for a radiant, festive look.
Cream Highlighter
Cream highlighters can be applied with your fingers or a makeup brush. They allow for very precise application. Their creamy texture melts into the skin, leaving a natural, dewy look. They are especially suitable for dry or mature skin; how nourishing they are depends on the formula.
Liquid Highlighters
Liquid highlighters often have a lightweight texture and can be applied with your fingers or a makeup brush. They can also be applied and blended onto specific areas for a natural, fresh look. A few drops are usually all you need. Tip: Mix a few drops into your foundation for a radiant base.
How do I use a highlighter?
You can use a highlighter to accentuate areas such as your cheeks, below and above your eyebrows, the inner corners of your eyes, your Cupid’s bow, or the bridge of your nose.