Beginners Guide to Highlighter

Welcome to the only highlighter tutorial you need! Lusting after that illusive glow that celebs seem to bathe in? Girl, us too. That’s why we set out to create this easy makeup highlighter guide. Think of this as a cheat sheet to fabulous ethereal-like skin. All you need are the right products and some pro tips to learn by heart. Next up: luminous skin that allows you to shine in the best way possible.

HOW TO HIGHLIGHT YOUR EYES

Want to level up your eyes with highlighter? Of course, you do! The easiest and fastest way to do this is by focusing on three key areas to highlight. The first is underneath the brow bone followed by the inner and outer eye corners. Use a shade that introduces a bright light to the skin, like champagne. Not only does this trick enhance your eyes in the best way but it also complements various eyeshadow looks, from smokey eyes to monochromatic looks (like the latte eyes trend). Alternatively, you can choose a highlighter for your entire eye look by choosing a chrome highlighter shade (like lilac) and applying it all over your lids.

Products to try: Luminous Eye Tint Liquid Shadow in shade Gleaming Charm; Meta Glow Highlighter

HOW TO HIGHLIGHT YOUR CHEEKS

Gleaming cheeks are a must in any highlighter tutorial because they take up major face real estate. Our cheeks were practically made for highlighter (how else will those cheek bones pop?!). Thankfully elevating them to supermodel status is easy with the right highlighter. Start by incorporating highlighter into your base makeup. A makeup pro hack is to mix a bit of highlighter with your foundation before applying it for just the right amount of sheen. Then, as a finishing face step, apply a powder highlighter to your cheekbones to make them really stand out.

Products to try: Baby Got Glow Highlighter; Pure Nude Highlighter

HOW TO HIGHLIGHT YOUR NOSE

An often overlooked part of the face that benefits from highlighter is the nose. Applying highlighter to the tip and center of the nose helps to sculpt and soften it. No wonder this is a signature move for celebs and influencers alike. When highlighting the nose, it’s important to avoid shimmery formulas and use matte ones instead, otherwise, it can look too unnatural.

Product to try: The luminous highlighter in this Contouring Duo Palette

 HOW TO HIGHLIGHT YOUR FOREHEAD

We know that forehead contouring gets all the attention but highlighting this area of the face is just important. Remember, a highlighter’s job is to bring light and dimension to the face and when it comes to the forehead, it’s a major focal point. Specifically, the middle of the forehead benefits most from a brightening boost since contour is generally applied to the sides. Reach for a multi-dimensional palette, which will blend in seamlessly while complementing your contour or bronzer.

Product to try: Kissed By The Light Face Illuminator

HOW TO HIGHLIGHT YOUR LIPS

Many people forget about highlighting the Cupid’s Bow but here’s why you shouldn’t. Making space in your highlighter routine for the area of your lips that’s directly under the nose will make your lips look fuller and better! That’s a big yes, please for us!

Product to try: Pure Nude Highlighter

HOW TO HIGHLIGHT YOUR BODY

Body glitter is great and all but not exactly a casual affair. For a subtler take, consider using a highlighter on your neckline and shoulders instead. This will create a luminous skin effect that’s more of a whisper than a shout. Repeat after us: it’s giving quiet luxury. You can use whatever formula you desire but a liquid highlighter will melt into the skin and will make it glow that much more. A bronze-focused highlighter will give the faux glow vibes if that’s the look you’re going for.