Let's talk highlighters ladies! No, not those blinding neon sticks of pink, yellow, and acid orange that I overused on all of my textbooks in college. I'm talking one of my favorite must haves in my beauty arsenal! The highlighting creme is underated and most women have no idea what to do with it. Highlighting creme makes for a more dynamic and more fresh face. It makes a bride seem like she's glowing from within! Highlighters give the illusion of a healthy glow and makes the planes of blah skin more alive. On my clients, I use highlighting creme on a few keys places: on the inner corners of the eyes, the bow of the upper lip, brow bone, cheekbones, and the bridge of a nose. I wouldn't suggest using highlighter EVERYWHERE on your face. Normally just a stroke on the cheekbones will do wonders for your look. Pro tip: Stay away from glitter formulations! Unless you are a showgirl in Vegas or a teen at prom, skip the chunky glitter and stick with sheerer, shimmery cremes.
Here are my top picks for best overall highlighter!
NARS The Multiple in Copacabana - This all purpose stick is a pearly, shimmery champage that comes in stick form. Apply it straight from the tube and onto cheekbones and use your fingers to blend it well. The drier formulation really helps with the staying power but the price is $38 which is a little steep!
Benefit Highbeam - Has a nail polish brush for an applicator but once you get past that, this creamy highlighter imparts a gorgeous pinky sheen on the skin. Dab a few dots along your cheekbones and blend well. I love how dewy fresh it makes the skin look and runs around $24. Benefit also has sister highlighters like Moonbeam that has a pinkish gold duochrome effect.
MAC Pearl Creme Color Base - My absolute favorite! Costs $18 and comes in an easy flip top pot. Simply apply to the skin with your fingers and blend. This shimmery highlighter has a great formulation and is a breeze to apply. I love to use this with a liquid foundation for a an amazingly glowing bridal look!
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