Add oomph to your everyday makeup with some makeup tips from the celebs
-Paige Herman Axel
Who doesn't want radiant skin? While some of us are blessed with a natural glow from within, others (myself included) need a little help. That's where highlighters come in, and while you think they may be all about shimmer, they're more about reflecting light in the best possible way. Celebrities, like Isla Fisher (shown here) for instance, are no strangers to highlighters and this makeup artist essential is the key to red carpet perfection.
Liquid
I absolutely love liquid highlighter because
it's so versatile. For the most subtle sheen, mix just a drop
into your moisturizer and follow with your regular makeup, or mix
into foundation to give your skin all-over luminosity. Liquid
highlighter can also be used on its own to highlight specific areas
of the face, and many makeup artists will dab a little on the
forehead, down the center of the nose and just above the
cheekbones. One to try: Mark Glow
Xpert Face Shimmer ($8, meetmark.com)
Stick
For the most precise application, go for a stick highlighter.
It's easy to dab on before you blend it in, and I find this to
be a must-have when my skin is looking great and I don't need
to wear foundation. A bronzy stick is perfect for sultry summer
nights, because it adds a little color along with the glow - and
its consistency helps it stay put. One to
try: NARS The Multiple in St. Barts
($37, beauty.com)
Powder
All you need for the quickest and easiest all-over glow is a great
highlighting powder and a big fluffy brush. You don't have to
worry about precision - although you do have to worry about
overdoing it - so start light, because you can always add more. Run
your brush over the powder, blow it off to remove the excess and
make sure you get your forehead, cheeks, nose and chin. And
don't forget your décolletage if you're wearing a low-cut
or strapless top. One to try:
Laura Geller Balance-N-Brighten ($29.50, sephora.com)
Eyes
Evening makeup
often calls for super-defined eyes, and strategically placing
highlighter on the brow bones can make the whole eye area sparkle
and pop. One to try: Benefit High
Beam is a liquid highlighter that comes with a little
nail-polish-like brush that makes it easy to highlight the brow
bones without messing up the rest of your eye makeup. (It can be
used to accentuate the cheekbones, too!) ($24, sephora.com)
Whether you're headed out for a quiet evening with your man, or a crazy girl's night out, keep these beauty tips in mind for adding subtle shimmer and extraordinary highlights to your skin.
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