Highlighter : What ? Where ? How?

Highlighter is something I've only recently added to my makeup routine this past year and now I can't live without it! This is something that a lot of my friends and family don't know about or use so I thought I would dedicate a post to this makeup product that is essential to any gal like me who wants to appear glowing and fresh on a daily basis!

What: Highlighter is a beauty product that has recently
become a staple in the makeup world. Highlighter is used to illuminate your face helping you look like you are glowing. I've found highlighter helps me feel more confident about my skin because the dewy effect makes my skin look healthy and fresh. It comes in cream, powder and liquid form. Personally I have both powder and cream highlighters in my collection which I use interchangeably depending on the season. The powder highlighter I use that you see to the left is Mac's Mineralized Skin Finish in "Soft and Gentle". The cream highlighter I use is Benefit's "Whats Up".

Where: Highlighter is generally applied to all the highest points of your face; your cheek bones, brow bone, bridge of the nose, top of the forehead and some people like to apply it to their cupids bow to make their lips appear more full. Now you don't have to do all of this! I only apply highlight to my
cheek bones, nose and sometimes to my brow bone.

How: You can use just about any brush to apply powder highlight. I like to recommend medium sized brushes in order to avoid streakiness you can get with very small brushes while still being able to strategically apply the product without it getting all over your face. There is a specific brush made for this product and that is the fan brush you can find at any makeup store.
       
Cream and liquid highlighter can both be applied to the skin and blended out using your fingers. Benefit's "Whats Up" comes in a stick form that I apply directly to my cheek bones and blend out with my fingers. This product in particular is a cream-to-powder finish therefore it won't rub away any concealer or foundation you have on under it.

I thought I would include some before and afters per usual! Some you might be able to see the difference in glow more than others. I took selfies in two different sets of lighting in order to show you guys that fresh look I love!

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