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Hello again, my dear readers. We recently decided to have a family photo shoot and we wanted to look especially beautiful. I began to study new cosmetic products and found something that would help me quickly and easily give my skin a radiant look and expressiveness. Highlighter for the face, what is it? I recently learned about this myself, and I want to share it with you.

What is it for and differences from concealer?

The cosmetic product appeared recently, but has already become a favorite among professional makeup artists and makeup lovers.

The highlighter delicately highlights the prominent areas of the face, emphasizes the relief and places emphasis on the make-up.

This effect is achieved due to the presence of reflective particles in the composition of the product. As a result, the skin acquires a slightly noticeable glow and a rested, healthy appearance.

But highlighter is not able to disguise skin imperfections. On the contrary, he would rather emphasize her imperfections. The product is often confused with concealer, but their purposes are different. It is the concealer that hides blemishes, pimples, moles, dark circles or freckles. It has a denser consistency and matte texture. Highlighter is used at the final stage of makeup, concealer is used before applying foundation.

Before applying highlighter, the skin should be tidied up: get rid of inflammation, peeling pimples. Otherwise, the product will unfavorably highlight defects.

General principles of application

Admiring photographs of models from magazine covers, I always wanted to replicate their makeup myself. Fortunately, proper use of cosmetics will allow you to do this. First, let's figure out how to use highlighter correctly.

Apply the product step by step after studying these instructions:

1. Cleanse the skin using gel, lotion or facial tonic.
2. Apply a primer under makeup; it can be mattifying, moisturizing, or with silicone.
3. Apply nourishing lip balm. This will moisturize them and eliminate flaking.
4. Apply foundation to the base. The shade should be chosen carefully and match your skin color.
5. Now you can use highlighter and sculpt your face.

The product is usually applied with a blending brush. It depends on the form of release of the highlighter; it can be liquid, soft or solid. If convenient, you can do this with your fingers.

Typically, the product is applied to the natural protrusions of the face: cheekbones, chin, center of the forehead, bridge of the nose, bone under the eyebrow, curve of the upper lip, outer corner of the eye.

To relieve signs of tired eyes and make them shine, apply a little product to the inner corner of the eye. The visual lifting effect is achieved by highlighting the protruding bone under the eyebrow. Applying highlighter over it will make your face look younger. To make the eyes more open, the product is applied to the center of the moving eyelid. To add volume to your lips, highlight the line above the top - the “Cupid's bow”.

You can complement your makeup with another decorative product - bronzer. Their use together with a highlighter gives a light tan, corrected facial contours and a pleasant glow to the skin. Bronzer has darkening qualities; it corrects the lines of the cheekbones, the shape of the nose and the forehead. This must be done before applying highlighter.

Highlighter is not used where there is no physical shadow provided: on the tip and wings of the nose, in the temporal and subzygomatic areas. If you highlight the lower jaw line with it, the face will look fuller and heavier.

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Features of use for different face types

However, there are many nuances and features of the face type, depending on which the highlighting scheme will be different:

For a round face (length and width are approximately equal) the product is applied to the chin and in the center of the forehead, a little on the apples of the cheeks.

Triangle. If you have wide cheekbones, a high forehead and a sharp chin, apply highlighter to your forehead, under your eyes and to the area under your lower lip.

Rectangular face. The width of the forehead and lower jaw are approximately at the same level. Highlight the area of ​​the chin and cheeks closer to the nose.

Square. The chin, cheekbones and forehead form one line. You need to highlight the cheeks, center of the forehead and chin.

Diamond face. Has wide cheekbones combined with a sharp chin. Do not apply the product to the cheekbones; use it on the middle of the chin and forehead, and the area under the eyes.

Oval. The width of the face is approximately 2 times less than the width of the forehead. It is recommended to highlight the middle part of the cheeks and cheekbones.

In summer, during daytime makeup, highlighter should be used carefully. The face inevitably sweats, the extra shine looks greasy and vulgar.

Types of highlighters

The cosmetic market offers the following types of highlighting products: powder (dry), cream, pencils, liquid. Before choosing a release form, think about what effect you want to achieve from its use. Thus, powder highlighters provide a brighter and more noticeable glow. Liquid ones give the most natural and delicate glow to the skin.

The category of the product is quite arbitrary. Highlighters include any cosmetics that can brighten an area of ​​skin: light concealer, shimmering shadows, white pencil.

Dry

They leave a fairly noticeable shine on the skin and last a long time, so they are often used to create evening looks. The consistency is either compact or loose powder. Applying it requires a certain level of skill, so highlighter powder is usually used by professional makeup artists.

This shape is ideal for girls with oily skin. It is applied both over foundation and regular powder. It is not suitable for spot or contour application; it can be used on all areas of the face and body.

Creamy

The highlighter in cream form does a great job of highlighting large areas of the face. It is applied over the foundation with fingers or a brush. It has a bright shimmering effect, is quite durable and economical to use. For daytime makeup, you should use it carefully - it’s easy to overdo it.

Pencil

The most convenient form for quick facial contouring is in the form of a stick or pencil. The solid product is easy to work on the inner corner of the eye, the area under the eyebrow and on the lower eyelid. It fits in the smallest handbag. It is undesirable to use it on dry skin, as it can injure it.

Liquid

The consistency is similar to a light cream or lotion. Usually available in bottles with a dispenser or with a brush. Easy to apply using a sponge. It is used together with foundation or foundation. If your skin is perfect, then you can do without them altogether. It is not advisable to use the product together with compact powder - the formation of sloppy spots may occur.

It is difficult to overdo it with this form of product, so it is recommended to choose it for beginners in the art of makeup. It looks unobtrusive and is more suitable for daytime make-up. Doesn't last as long as powder or cream counterparts. You can mix it with foundation and apply it all over your face to give it a healthy glow.

How to choose a color

For aged and mature skin, a highlighter in the form of a cream is suitable. A lot of pigment is always added to these products, so they can not only add shine, but also set the tone. The texture is able to fill small expression lines while remaining invisible on the skin.

For dry and normal dermis, the liquid consistency of the product is ideal. It blends easily all over the face, leaving a light haze of glow. Liquid highlighters are usually water-based, so they don't dry out your face.

If you are making a purchase at a large store, the consultant will tell you how to choose the shade of the product, help you test it on your skin and decide. If you decide to buy a highlighter in an online store, it will be a little more difficult to decide.

The choice of shade will depend on your skin color:

1. Dark skin. Products with brightly shimmering particles and shimmer (rather large sparkles for a noticeable shine) are suitable. Bronze and warm copper shades suit tanned skin. Products with mother-of-pearl are contraindicated; they give the face a grayish tint. A cold metallic effect is also not suitable.
2. Bright skin. On this type, dark and warm shades will look unnatural; it is better not to buy them. But it’s also better not to choose cold silvery colors; the face will appear too pale and radiant. Highlighters with a pearl-shimmer effect will help you achieve the ideal result.
3. Olive skin. This type is distinguished by a barely noticeable yellowness. Peach shades with a golden tint will go great. These colors will give the skin a healthier look and will correct it favorably. Only warm tones of the product are recommended, otherwise the face will appear painful and dull.

If your skin tends to be irritated and red, use a product in a lilac, pink or bluish tint.

Which one is better to buy

In large cosmetic markets, such as Letual or Rive Gauche, you can purchase both mono-colors and palettes with different shades of the product. The price for the latter, naturally, is slightly higher. The main brands of highlighters are Eva Mosaic, Catrice, Essence, Loreal, NYX, Lamel, Maybelline and Pupa. Reviews are different for everyone: some will like the liquid version or baked powder. I advise you to first get your hands on a mono product, and then attack the palettes.

The rating of 9 highlighters will help you make your choice; you can see it in the video review

The brands Atelier, Paese, Inglot and other popular brands are represented. Unfortunately, there are no before and after photos here, but the characteristics of each product are described in great detail.

I think you might be wondering how much a good highlighter costs. A luxury product will cost from 1,300 rubles per bottle. Prices for some brands reach two, three thousand. There are options at a more affordable price - from 450 to 800 rubles per bottle. Suitable for makeup lovers and beginners.

Tips from cosmetologists

In everyday makeup, the use of products with bright shimmering particles is not very appropriate. It is better to use a liquid version with a soft shining effect. Remember that the texture of the foundation and highlighter should be combined. And do not confuse it with a means of masking defects. Highlighter is applied to perfectly smooth skin, because it can highlight problem areas.

The highlighter is ideal for creating an evening make-up, a “going out” look or a stylish photo shoot. But you shouldn’t overload your face with it, there is a high risk of looking provocative and looking like a Christmas tree.

If you liked my tips, don't forget to share this article with your friends on social networks. Create new images, I wish you chic, spectacular make-ups. Bye everyone!

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Anticerne - a marketing invention of the French. Light creamy corrector for dark circles under the eyes (actually one of the meanings of the French word cerne is “blueness, circles under the eyes”). They often contain reflective particles to better camouflage crow's feet. Brands that adhere to English terminology usually do not have anti-sulphurs - they only have correctors (concealers). If you need a corrector for the area around the eyes, look for the inscription eye corrector (concealer) or study the annotation and composition: ordinary correctors may contain antibacterial components and even alcohol, which in this case are useless.

Bronzer or bronzer (bronzer, bronzant) – this is the name given to various bronzing products (powders, gels, creams, etc.) with “bronzing” particles that give the skin a tan tint. This tan is easily washed off during water procedures - this is the main difference between bronzers and bronzers. auto-bronzants (autobronzant), the active components of which color the epidermal cells due to a chemical reaction.

Concealer - a denser camouflage product than foundation for masking pimples, redness, burst blood vessels, dark circles under the eyes and other troubles.

Proofreader (from English. corrector or from French. correcteur). Same as concealer. Although some believe that correctors are thicker, are not intended for the eye area, and are often colored (and concealers are only in flesh tones), many brands also have correctors for the eye area (eye fatigue corrector, under—eye corrector etc.), and colored thick concealers.

Concealer-correctors can be applied both under foundation (if they are silicone or alcohol-based) and on top of it (cream correctors), blending the edges with a brush or fingertips. Color correctors (light green, yellow, lilac) are mixed with a beige corrector or foundation and work on the principle of color contrast. Light green - to disguise redness and pimples, lilac - to disguise freckles and yellowish age spots, yellow - to make it easier to hide the blue under the eyes, and so on.

Luminizer, or luminizer. This is the name given to various products with tiny reflective or pearlescent particles that give the skin a slight glow. Another name for them is shimmers. It can be powder, cream or gel, spray - for the face, body or even hair.

Transparent (transparent) powder (transparent powder) – This is the name for translucent powders that are practically invisible on the skin. Often used to fix makeup.

Highlighter) is a light, lightweight translucent corrector, often with reflective or pearlescent particles. Used to place accents, for example, highlighting the area under the eyebrow, the hollow above the upper lip, etc.

Shimmer - almost the same as an illuminator, a product for adding shine and radiance to the skin, with sparkles, mica and reflective components. The sparkles in shimmers are usually a little larger, but this is a convention.

To contour your face, you only need two basic products: highlighter and bronzer or dark corrector. Although, even with the help of one reflective cosmetic product, you can achieve a fresh look and seductive glow to your skin.

What is a highlighter and what is it for?

Highlighter is a cosmetic product that is used to create light accents when applying makeup. It can be a pencil, powder or blush - the essence does not change. The composition always contains soft shining particles, which act as light reflectors. When the rays of the sun or spotlights hit them, they begin to softly shimmer, creating a pleasant glow on the skin.

Highlighter on the face

First of all, a highlighter is needed to brighten certain areas of the face and give them some visual volume. This product is also used to disguise various aesthetic imperfections: dark circles under the eyes, bags, wrinkles around the eyes.

Why do you need a highlighter?

The ability to reflect light also allows the highlighter to be used as a concealer, corrector, and even eyeliner. Many beauty bloggers use just one stick to replace their entire makeup arsenal (except perhaps for foundation).

Highlighter under the eyes

Types of highlighter

Highlighters are classified by their shape. Conventionally, makeup artists highlight:

1. Liquid. These are creamy products enclosed in tubes. Used mainly by professional makeup artists. They are difficult to work with; applying cosmetics of this kind requires special tools and skills. Creamy highlighter on skin
2. Powdery. They are dense and dry. Ideal for oily and problem skin, as they are characterized by high density. This can be baked or crumbly face concealer. Powder highlighter on skin

It’s worth mentioning separately about the types of highlighters depending on the area of ​​use. Apart from the face, such cosmetic products are often applied to the body. The function of body lighters is also to add shine and radiance to the skin.

The Face Shop Highlighter Beam

These products often contain mineral compounds or natural reflective particles. They are suitable for both contouring and filling facial wrinkles, highlighting the brightness of the eyes and disguising bruises.

Powdery and crumbly

Unlike cream and liquid, highlighters in this group are very similar to classic powders. The vast majority of them are presented in the form of mineral cosmetics. Due to their rich absorbent composition (mineral particles of pearls, quartz and other compounds), they are most often used on oily and problem skin.

Powder highlighter Holika Holika Hello

Cosmetics of this form can be used to correct any facial problems, from sunken cheeks to drooping eyelids. The main advantage of powder and loose highlighters is that they do not crease.

Loose highlighter

Compact

An interesting option for travel highlighter. Often, this is a compact stick that contains all the necessary tools to create the perfect look. It can replace all cosmetics except foundation and mascara.

Compact highlighter

They often have a baked structure, although many stores also offer miniature versions of professional liquid cosmetics. The palette can contain only one reflector option or a ready-made set for contouring: bronzer, corrector and dry highlighter. The most popular example is 2in1 from Avon.

How to choose the right highlighter based on your skin color

Before you use highlighter, you need to choose the right shade of the product depending on your skin color. The palette of reflective cosmetics is very large: from porcelain to caramel pink.

Highlighter for skin color Highlighter for beige skin Highlighter for dark skin

How to apply highlighter to the face - application diagram

To properly apply reflective cosmetics to your face, you need to clearly understand what the result should be. If we are talking about contouring, then you will need a diagram based on the shape of the face. If you just want to slightly refresh your look, then it will be enough to pay special attention to the area under the eyes and forehead.

How to apply highlighter to your face

Instructions on how to use the facial highlighter step by step (using the example of IsaDora Face Sculptor Strobing):

1. First you need to carefully prepare the skin. Even the slightest hint of peeling will ruin future makeup. Scrub your face, apply primer, and then a thin layer of foundation.
2. Visually identify the areas that need to be highlighted. In the classic contouring scheme, this is the center of the forehead, the middle of the nose, the chin, the hollow of the lips, and the protrusions of the cheekbones.
3. Apply the shading agent to the marked areas. Then blend it out. The forehead is shaded to the hair, the cheekbones to the temples (but you need to be careful not to overlap the bronzed areas), the chin to the neck, and the lip hollow to the septum.

It is worth noting that, traditionally, highlighter is applied the same way to a round face, a rectangular or oval one. Therefore, you can safely experiment.

This is a difficult path for those who choose contouring. If you just want to shade your eyes and hide the signs of a sleepless night, then you can use a simplified scheme.

How to apply highlighter under the eye

How to apply highlighter on your face step by step for a “fresh” look:

1. Immediately prepare a thin brush, as for eyeliner. The first thing you need to do is highlight your eyes. To do this, draw a few confident strokes along the lower lash line. Using a brush, blend the makeup from the outer to the inner corner.
2. Under the eyes and to disguise bruises, highlighter is applied in a special way - it is called a “triangle”. For oval and round faces, draw this shape so that the apex of the triangle falls exactly in the middle of the cheek. Then carefully blend the lines inward. For a square and heart-shaped face, the peak should be on the “apple” of the cheek.
3. To complete the look, all you need to do is add a small glitter dot to the tip of your nose and apply some eyelashes.

By the way, regardless of skin color, only the lightest highlighter makes the eyes visually larger and brighter. In this case, it is applied in the same way as a white pencil or corrector, but it looks much more natural.

Effect after highlighter

Rating of highlighter manufacturers

Good results in makeup can only be achieved using high-quality cosmetics. We have made a selection of the most popular highlighters based on reviews on forums and online stores. There are options for every taste and budget.

Various highlighter manufacturers

Catrice High Glow Mineral Highlighting Powder and Catrice & Marina Hoermanseder (Catrice) - dry highlighter for normal and oily faces from a German cosmetics manufacturer. It is characterized by ease of application and natural pearls in its composition. Many people say that there is too much glitter in it and upon closer examination they are clearly visible. Available in 2 shades. The Hoermanseder series belongs to a limited collection - these are reflective blush in balls.

Catrice High Glow Mineral Highlighting Powder Catrice & Marina Hoermanseder Catrice Multi Color Highlighter

Smart girl Incredible Hollywood (Smart Girl) is a fairly budget option from Belarus for creating a soft glow on the face. It is recommended for use on oily skin: it contains powerful absorbents and antioxidants. These are jojoba oil, macadamia oil and pearl particles. Can be used for body shading.

Smart girl Incredible Hollywood

Essence Blossom Dreams Rainbow Highlighter (Essence) is an iconic rainbow highlighter for any complexion with a soft creamy texture. It literally shimmers with all the colors of the rainbow. The only thing is that it is not suitable for dark or tanned faces - it will look flashy and vulgar. It goes on softly, very naturally, and blends well. Available in two versions: liquid (described above) and dry (Essence Prismatic Rainbow). The closest analogue of this luminizer is MAC Mineralize Skinfinish (MAC).

Essence Blossom Dreams Rainbow Highlighter Essence Prismatic Rainbow MAC Mineralize Skinfinish

NYX Professional Makeup Born To Glow Liquid Illuminator (Nix) is a professional cosmetics from an American manufacturer. This is a liquid fluid to give the face and body a pleasant natural glow. The product can be mixed with other cosmetics to create a sparkling haze effect.

Revlon Highlighting Palette My Must Haves Highlighter Powder

Maybelline Master Strobing Stick Illuminating Highlighter (Maybelline) is a liquid highlighter from a popular company. Allows you to paint even the most problematic areas. It contains silicones, so the product blends well and lays down evenly. Although not suitable for daily use, it clogs pores.

Maybelline Master Strobing Stick Illuminating Highlighter

L’Oreal Alliance Perfect (Loreal) is the ideal liquid highlighter for any complexion. It has a natural shine, and there are many universal shades in the range: pearl-silver tone and beige-pink. This is quite enough to create a natural glow. On dark-skinned and tanned girls it looks catchy.

‘Oreal Alliance Perfect

H&M Highlight cream delicately highlights the areas under the eyes and on the forehead, but is not suitable for sparkling contouring. Its cost is within $20. This is a stick with liquid cream and a professional faux wool brush. Available in gold and pearl shades. As an alternative for dark skin, you can try Diorskin nude air Glowing Gardens from Dior.

H&M Highlight cream Diorskin nude air Glowing Gardens

SLEEK MakeUP Barekissed Illuminator is a semi-professional luminizer for anti-aging techniques (shading the skin around the eyes, disguising bruises and age spots). Its structure is dense-liquid: slightly denser than cream, but lighter than a pencil.

SLEEK MakeUP Barekissed Illuminator

Highlighter Eva Mosaic (Eva Mosaic) is the cheapest light reflector for facial skin of all those described above. It is sold in the Eva and Magnit chain stores and is a thick baked stick. Despite its affordable price, the forums say that it creates a very decent shimmer effect. A similar thing can be achieved with a more expensive option from Pupa – Highlighter Bronze.

Eva Mosaic Pupa Highlighter Bronze

By choosing the right highlighter, you can immediately solve the problems of sleep-deprived eyes and noticeable bruises. We advise you to purchase two versions of the product at once - liquid for thorough correction and dry for working out minor imperfections.