The world of make-up is developing more and more and faster, bringing forth new tools and techniques to obtain perfect make-up in an effective way. Among the new trends there is also that of strobing , a practice aimed at the correct and strategic application of the face highlighter. Let's start from the beginning, with a guide on the face highlighter and how to apply it to obtain fabulous results.
Face highlighter: what kind of product is it?
The face highlighter is a cosmetic product aimed at covering skin imperfections, creating, at the same time, points of light that enhance the face and give an almost natural shine.
Most of the time it is used as the final part of an entire make-up process, other times it is preferred to apply it at the base. This choice is often made also because the highlighter has the function of hydrating and refreshing the skin. In short, the highlighter for the face has literally made all make-up lovers fall in love: all that remains is to discover every secret of this splendid product.
In what format can you find the face highlighter?
This cosmetic, much loved by all make-up lovers, has changed its format over time, giving space to a series of valid formulations to satisfy every need.
The first thing you pay attention to is its colors. There are many colors and shades available, ranging from silver to gold, from brown to white and all shades of beige and pink. In addition to this, they are available in different formats:
- liquid/cream/drops
- stick
- dust
The format liquid or cream They are usually distinguished by having a very soft texture and is easy to apply, with brushes or fingers, and unlike the others it takes a few seconds to dry.
The colors are particularly intense and reflective while blending perfectly with the complexion.
An example of a liquid face highlighter is Skin Lightening Light produced by Nouba. An innovatively designed bottle with a convenient dropper, from which a silver-pearl highlighter comes out, enriched with pearlescent micronized pigments. This cosmetic has been specifically designed to highlight the strong points of the face. Contains delicate oils that perfectly hydrate and illuminate the face .
Peggy Sage has another very good highlighter: a liquid bronzer from the collection Oh My Glow! that has driven the public crazy. A golden highlighter, delicate on the skin and comfortable, containing pearlescent pigments .
Then there are also the highlighters in stick form , which are very practical as they have the typical format of a cocoa butter. Their texture is light, soft on the skin and easy to apply with a certain precision. They are suitable for skin that is not excessively oily as their butteriness could enhance shine. An example is Lancome Teint Idol Ultra Wear Illuminating Stick Generous Honey. A cosmetic that is full of reflective pigments , which illuminate the face in just one pass. The formula requires the cosmetic to be extremely light and adaptable to every complexion and easily spreadable on the skin. Or always from Nouba the Noubaglow-skin , a uniquely designed, silver stick, perfect for an all-glowing result.
Finally, we present the powder concealer , similar in shape and substance to a blush or eye shadow. A very good powder highlighter that we really liked is, for example, the one by Diego Della Palma Makeupstudio Compatto Bronze 32 , a gold-colored powder highlighter. It stands out for its extreme compactness and for being perfect for both the face and the décolleté area . Debby has also created her own line: economical but effective, with a soft texture and a shiny effect.
What is the strobing technique?
Strobing is the name of the new make-up technique that is driving the web, influencers, celebrities and all make-up lovers crazy.
Strobing comes from the phenomenon that produces an intermittent light, in fact the effect on the skin would be exactly that. It is as if there were many small flashes illuminating the face. It would enhance or even replace the contouring . It is becoming more and more popular precisely because the idea of obtaining a natural make-up that enhances the strategic points of the face , using points of gloss is much loved, especially in the summer and for non-photographic make-up.
This technique is quite simple to put into practice and is increasingly preferred over classic contouring which is considered too heavy.
How to proceed
First of all, it would be good to apply some primer to even out the skin tone and to provide a base for the highlighter. After that, we proceed to apply our lightener on some tactical areas. The center of the forehead to give it back dimension, the cheekbones to externalize them, the upper part of the eyelids to make the gaze more intense, the chin to make it appear narrower and to give a plumping effect to the lips. All this can be embellished with a touch of blush on the cheeks. This is an effective technique to give vitality to your face, but you have to be careful not to overdo it with the highlighter, otherwise the effect will be anything but natural. You have to use only small touches of product, so as to make the face illuminated without exaggerations that would appear artificial.
One thing to be careful about is using the technique if you have a face with excessive sweating, in which case it is advisable to dab very well and give a powder finish and/or finish with a spray fixative that holds the make-up in place.
It is also advisable to be careful when using this technique if you have excessive facial hair. Unfortunately, this tends to highlight the hairs.
