Ok I’m pretty confused about highlighters. I think I have shimmery highlighters and I just realised they kinda look weird on my face, maybe because they’re not supposed to be applied in the natural highlighter areas? Not sure. Anyway, I’m not sure when or how to use shimmery highlighter and natural highlighter. Like what sort of occasions/everyday and how? Also what are some good natural highlighters you would recommend?
I like Elf’s liquid halo glow! I used to ADORE becca’s highlight but I think it’s discontinued. I apply powder highlight on the top of my cheekbone, where light normally hits (and sometimes the center of my eyelid, browbone, and/or tip of my nose.
I personally think liquid highlighters look more “natural” and I’ll actually mix halo glow into my foundation for a “dewy” look, or apply a swipe across my cheek and blend it in.
My all time favourite highlighter is MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft and Gentle. It’s great because it doesn’t have a base that creates a dark cast in different angles like other highlighters do. Depending on your skintone you might need a different shade. But I would recommend that you see them in store and swatch them because I also have a different shade named Lightscapade and I don’t like it that much. The finish is different and it’s also whiter. I have gone through Soft and Gentle 3 times even though it lasts about a year with everyday use and I keep buying it.
I use Maybelline Strobing Light stick, I rub a brush on the stick and apply it to my cheekbones, bridge of nose and tip of nose, very top of my cupids bow. I like a stick over a powder because it melds into my skin right away and looks more natural on me. If it’s a special occasion I’ll just apply a bit more of it, and I’ll add some under the arch of my brows and the inner corner of my eyes to amp up my eye makeup a bit. Basically the high points of the face that naturally catch light that you want to draw more attention to.