Highlighter makeup is meant for emphasizing the beauty of a particular portion of the face. In contrast to shading, the overall impact the former produces can lift the face value to a new level. The eyes prominently come alive and some of the less stressed upon areas like the check bones make their presence felt if the makeup highlighter is chosen and applied well to perfection. This article tries to know more on this subject.
How to Choose a Good Highlighter Makeup
It takes quite a bit of observation of the face to decide on a highlighter. The best and worst features of the face should be listed by looking at the face in a mirror.
- For Eyes: If eyes are chosen to be emphasized, the type and tone of the skin should be taken into consideration while selecting the eye liner. The colors can be either pale pink or white. The product should not pose any threat to the very sensitive skin around the eyes
- For Cheek Bones: Depending upon the tone of the skin, a pink or peach tone highlighter can be selected. If the skin type is dry, a cream can be used. For oily skin, powder is preferred
- For Nose: Based upon the texture and tone of the nose skin, a cream, pencil or pen can be used to change the appearance of it
- For Lips: Pen or stick highlighters are the best for showcasing the beauty of lips. They are small in shape and can easily reach every portion of the lips. The soft skin of the lips is safe owing to the fact that these products are light in texture
- For Chin: Powders with little sheen or gleam can be considered to highlight either the chin or the entire facial structure
Awareness of what to expect from a highlighter makes it easier to choose one. Some women also use these beauty products for their collarbones and legs as well.
How to Apply a Good Makeup Highlighter
- For Eyes: They look more alert when the highlighter is applied inside each eye’s corner. They can be brightened by applying the product inside the rim. Darkness of the eye bags can be covered by applying a highlighter with shades two times lighter than the foundation
- For Cheek Bones: They appear more defined when the product is applied across the cheek bones top with light diffusing shade
- For Nose: Discoloration of the skin can be avoided by using shades of highlighter which a two times lighter than the foundation. While a light one applied from the center to the tip can lengthen the nose, a darker countering dot can make it look short
- For Lips: They look fuller is a light highlighter is applied either on the upper part or the lower part. Proper use of lip liners along the curves of the lips and appropriate choice of shade can hide the flaws of all kinds of lips
- For Chin: Applying a darker contour directly can hide double chin. If a lighter one is applied at the center of the chin, a receding chin can be downplayed. It can be followed by applying a darker contour below the chin which mixes well with the neckline
Conclusion: While women above the age of 40 should use these products with discretion, those above 55 can completely do away with highlighter makeup. In any case, these cosmetics should be applied lightly and chosen taking the tone and type of the skin into consideration.