Understanding Highlighter Layering Process
Highlighters are versatile makeup products that can give you that perfect glowing look. You can use them alone or combine them with other beauty products to get an even more intense glow. Layering highlighters is a technique for building a more radiant complexion. This makeup trick requires knowing what products work well together and which areas of your face to highlight. Here’s how to layer highlighters for a more intense glow.
Prepping Your Skin for Highlighter Layering
Before you start applying highlighters, you need to prepare your skin. Use a gentle cleanser to wash your face, then apply a moisturizer to hydrate the skin. Let the moisturizer dry and then apply a primer to smooth out the skin’s texture. Let the primer dry before you start applying highlighters. When your face is properly prepped, you’ll create a good base for layering highlighters.
Choosing the Right Highlighter for Layering
When choosing a highlighter, select products that have different textures and finishes. You can layer powder and cream highlighters to give your skin an intense luminous glow. Choose highlighters with different tones for a multi-dimensional effect. For instance, you can mix a gold-toned highlighter with a rose gold shade to create a custom color that matches your skin tone.
Applying Highlighter in Layers
Start by applying a cream or liquid highlighter to the high points of your face, such as the bridge of the nose, cheekbones, forehead, and cupid’s bow. Then layer a powder highlighter on top of the cream highlighter to intensify the glow. Use a fan brush or a fluffy brush to dust the powder highlighter on top of the cream highlighter. Avoid applying too much powder highlighter to avoid getting a cakey finish.
Blending for a Seamless Finish
The secret to a flawless, glowing complexion is blending. After applying highlighter to your face, use a damp beauty sponge or a fluffy brush to blend the product evenly. Blend in circular motions to avoid creating harsh lines. A well-blended highlighter will give you a natural-looking glow that lasts all day.
