Color highlighters

No professional makeup artist is complete without a highlighter. Today, this makeup tool is considered basic in the arsenal of stylists. We are used to seeing him in tones close to standard skin colors. However, there are colored highlighters whose colors may seem completely unexpected.

The word "highlighter" is translated from English as "highlight". Its purpose is to highlight or highlight a particular area on the face. It is usually applied to prominent parts of the face: nose, cheekbones, forehead. With it, you can correct some areas on the face, hide small wrinkles.

Highlighters are usually distinguished by a color close to the natural skin tone. This, for example, is pink with additional shimmering pigments, which create a “highlighting” image. In classic types of makeup, "standard" highlighters are just used.

The latest novelty is the rainbow highlighter. It is a single texture, and it includes all seven shades of the rainbow. When applied, it can be shaded into a single color, or it can be applied (for example, on the cheekbones) exactly in the form in which it is - the result will be very effective and unusual.

Recently, makeup artists are increasingly using colored highlighters on their models. This suggests that fashion is stepping forward.You can safely translate into reality the most interesting ideas.

As mentioned above, the highlighter is designed to emphasize certain features of the face.. With it, you can also hide too prominent features, if you skillfully choose the color.

For dark skin, shades of golden highlighter are most often selected. It can also be used to add volume to the lips - just apply a small amount above the upper lip. If you highlight their forehead, then you can significantly lengthen the oval of the face. Makeup artists often add highlighter to the shadows and apply it to the eyelids. The look from this looks radiant. To emphasize the eyebrow line, it is enough to apply a highlighter under them - along the hairline.

For each skin tone, you should choose your own highlighter color.. If you are going to use a highlighter, you need to assess the condition of the skin. Already starting from the original base, you need to select the color of the highlighter.

• For fair skin usually use a peach highlighter.
• For pale skin choose more beige shades - from light milky to white.
• Silver and pearl colors usually suitable for blondes.
• Shades of dark brown bronze and gold look good on the dark skin of brunettes.
• Blue and lilac highlighters suitable for reddish skin. When working with such colors, the main thing is not to overdo it, otherwise the result will be unpredictable.

• Green highlighters eliminate redness - For example, from acne. Such products can make imperfections on the face less noticeable - roughness or scars.
• Multicolored highlighter used to create an unusual look - for example, for fashion shows or photo shoots.

You can find a variety of highlighters on the market - from budget lines to professional cosmetics that have won hearts for a long time.

• Benefit «high beam" is a very popular highlighter that has won many fans in the fashion world. This cosmetic product is not used very often, but it is used up quite quickly and does not “stale” in a cosmetic bag.
• Dolche & Gabbana Shimmer Powder - professional cosmetics from professionals and "champions" in the beauty market. She looks flawless both in photos and in real life.

• A very soft highlighter texture is noted by a popular brand Tony Moly. Affordable prices make many stylists and makeup artists think about purchasing it.
• Inexpensive brand Pupa pleases with its dry highlighter "Like a Doll Golden Infusion Highlight". It is practically in no way inferior to expensive analogues, and sometimes even exceeds them in terms of durability.

When you come to a cosmetics store, the windows are full of a huge selection of highlighters for every taste: dry, roll-on, in the form of powder or pencil. Not everyone immediately decides which highlighter to choose. First you need to understand what consistency is needed:

• Liquid means are directed for dot application.
• Powder highlighters needed by professional makeup artists, as well as those who prefer mineral makeup.
• Creamy products are used for dry skin and for skin that has lost elasticity.

When the desired consistency is selected, you should pay attention to the color of the highlighter itself. You can determine your color right in the store.To do this, apply several intended shades to the brush and blend them well with your finger. If the skin remained natural, but began to shine a little, then this is exactly the color that is needed. It can be, for example, peach.

First you need to correct the face and mask its imperfections with the help of a corrector.. If the skin is fairly even, then you can use only foundation. When the base is ready, you can start applying the highlighter.

It is necessary to mark the highest points on the cheekbones and smoothly shade the highlighter in an arc. It should also be noted a small hole above the upper lip - to create a slight swelling. You can apply a little money on the nose, namely, on its elongated part. So it can be made visually more elegant.

Then highlight the chin with a highlighter. To do this, apply a small amount of the product on your finger, then blend it on the chin. It should be noted that owners of large chins should not do this.

Then mark the approximate middle of the upper eyelid. So the look becomes more expressive. Very often, makeup artists mark the inner corner of the eye with a highlighter - to hide signs of fatigue.

Girls who bought a highlighter (especially if this happened for the first time), they experience indescribable delight, since in practice this tool looks really very impressive.

Good reviews are left by the owners of rainbow highlighters, especially in terms of ease of use.You can apply all colors at the same time or experiment with individual shades on different skin tones.

Highlighter pencil is very convenient to take with you on the road - this is noted by many customers. But the highlighter in the form of powder is very crumbly, it is difficult to work with it when you need to do everything quickly - this is what makeup artists think.

From this video you will learn how to perform color strobing in fashionable shades using a highlighter.