How to choose a luminizer?

Luminizer is a unique color cosmetic product., which has in its arsenal any makeup artist and beauty blogger. Unlike the highlighter, the product is still less used among non-professional makeup lovers. But his ability to solve many different problems encourages you to get to know him better. So, what promises and conceals in itself a small bottle with radiant filling.

The luminizer uses microparticles of mica (other minerals) that create the effect of gentle radiance on the skin. With this tool, you can mask (“soften”), for example, pigmentation, uneven relief, dark circles and much more.

The luminizer is universal because it can be used on the face in any season. Tanned skin in the sun it shines beautifully thanks to illuminating particles. And in the winter, the tool works great for dry skin, hiding visible imperfections, giving it smoothness and softness. The main functions of a decorative product, regardless of the season, are:

• emphasizing and highlighting individual areas of the face;
• masking pimples;
• correction of skin tone (pigmentation and heterogeneity).

According to their purpose, luminizers are divided into two types.

Used as makeup base. The glow of the face is barely noticeable, comparable to the radiance of fresh and healthy skin.

With larger luminous particles. Apply for highlighting certain areas of the face, placing accents in makeup. Available in powder and blush form.

The highlighter is closest in purpose to the luminizer, but is applied locally in certain areas that you want to highlight. The Illuminator can be confidently applied to large areas of the face.

At the same time, he less concentrated and contains fewer shimmery particles. A small amount is applied to the cheekbones, back of the nose, in the area of ​​​​the eyebrows, in the dimple above the upper lip and in the center of the chin. This is exactly the tool that is ideal for creating a trendy healthy glow without the use of a highlighter.

Cosmetics manufacturers got their bearings in time and created foundations with a luminizer in their composition, but despite this theoretical convenience, it is advisable to purchase two products separately. It is enough to add a little high-quality luminizer to the existing foundation, or apply a “highlight” directly on top of it. The base of the illuminator does not have that mother-of-pearl shimmer that the highlighter is famous for, it is more transparent. And the spangles of the latter are smaller, giving a soft sheen.

practiced and adding luminizer directly to concealer to hide dark circles under the eyes. A luminizer is usually more sheer than a highlighter (concealer).

Luminizer happens different textures, so it differs in its functions.

Great fit to quickly get the desired effect. Powder is easier to apply and remove with an excessive layer, armed with a special wide brush. Powder luminizer will provide the skin with a beautiful glow in the form of a natural radiant blush. To do this, it is important to have a tool that is as close as possible in shade to the natural blush.

Mainly presented in the form of a serum-luminizer. This texture is easy to apply and mix with other products. It should be noted that the abuse of the luminizer can make a shiny Christmas ball out of the face. To avoid this, be sure to apply the product moderately, in daylight. The luminizer is distributed with fingers, and to cover more thoroughly, a sponge is ideal. For a more natural glow It is worth adding a luminizer to the tonal (moisturizing) cream. It will make a great makeup base, especially if the skin is dry or combination.

This formula is a little more complex: more pigmented, thicker, with a dense sheen. Radiance from such an illuminator is much more noticeable.

Cream is comfortable applied with fingers. First pointwise, and then shading is carried out with a brush or sponge.

The tool is chosen taking into account the type of appearance and natural skin tone:

• for white - golden;
• dark-skinned women - bronze;
• pink-faced - silver;
• yellow-faced - pink tones;
• with a warm color type and on tanned skin, shades of gold and bronze, champagne color “work” perfectly;
• with a cold color type and pale skin of an olive, marble or pinkish tone, choose shades of platinum, tones with silver and pink.

Deciding on the texture is easy, given the type of skin.

1. Dry or aging skin accepts only liquid textures with a moisturizing effect. They are easier to distribute over problem areas with wrinkles or pigmentation.
2. Oily skin better perceived dry luminizer. In this case, a product with a mild reflective effect is suitable. On skin that tends to actively secrete sebum, there is a risk of getting the effect of a “sparkling pancake” with too much shine all over the face. Dry texture is better at fixing foundation. In addition, make-up is more durable.
3. Combination skin a special approach is required. You will probably have to spend money on several products with different textures. The dry version will be used on oily areas of the skin, and the liquid version on dry areas.
4. For owners normal skin you can choose a decorative shimmer according to your own preferences. Creamy and dry will be equally organically applied and stay on the skin, giving it a mysterious highlight.

And also the choice of the porthole determines the purpose of the application:

• to give the skin a fresh and nourished look, it is better to use liquid fluids with a light texture;
• if you want to accentuate, preference is given to cream options that have more pigment.

Before applying the luminizer, first of all need to cleanse the skin. Ideally, it is desirable to moisten it in advance with a suitable cream.

Discussing the amount of product applied, it is worth noting that it is better to use the minimum than the excessive. Otherwise, the face may turn into a sparkling spot.

Funds with creamy texture Apply evenly over the entire face before applying the concealer. The same goes for fluid with a gel structure. Powder luminizer distributed in the T-zone: on the forehead, nose, chin.

The application area is selected according to the features of the face, as well as the expected result and texture of the illuminator. Depending on the last factor, you will need a sponge or a brush. You can use a decorative product both on the face and in the areas of the neck and décolleté. Regardless of the localization, the product needs careful shading.

It will be interesting to explain in more detail how to use the luminizer in each specific area on the face. This is useful information for those girls who want to look well-groomed without the help of makeup artists. Having mastered these simple tips and skills, you can skillfully apply makeup yourself. So, Let's analyze the intricacies of applying the product to several important areas.

1. Cheeks. You need to collect a little luminizer and apply in the area under the eyebrows and the highest point on the cheekbone. Blend with a brush in the shape of the letter V. You will need no more than three peas of liquid. For light contouring, a matching bronzer can be applied over the shimmer.
2. The back of the nose. The luminizer will help soften the angularity of facial features and correct the shape of the nose. To do this, the product is applied to the nose in the center of the back. In this embodiment, a dense cream porthole shows itself perfectly.
3. Eyes.Regardless of preferences in makeup (smoky eyes or a la naturel), it does not hurt anyone to slightly “highlight” the inner corners of the eyes. And also the product is applied along the brow bone, refreshing the look and making it more attractive. Another application in eye makeup is applying over the shadows in the center, directly above the pupil. It is important to remember that the result should not be an illuminated spot on the eye. Feathering is mandatory for this case as well. It is especially worth trying this method of application for those who have small and narrow or deep-set eyes.
4. Chin. To visually stretch the oval of the face, a semblance of a crescent moon is drawn on the chin with a luminizer. It remains to carefully shade the product, and the features will seem more chiseled.
5. Lips. A drop of luminizer on the upper lip, right in the center, will additionally emphasize the lips. A couple of finger movements - and this area on the face will become more voluminous, fresh, visually moisturized and very alluring.

For the radiance of the entire face, a little luminizer must be added to the foundation or primer. Another professional life hack: locally cover the face with luminizer powder, blend and apply a light translucent (medium density) foundation on top.A cushion is suitable for this purpose, creating a trendy wet strobing - sculpting with highlights, unobtrusively emphasizing the volume of the face.

Review the luminizer from LuxVisage, see the following video.