Types of Highlighter Makeup

Makeup is supposed to make you look beautiful, and a highlighter is one of the secret weapons behind achieving healthy-looking skin with a natural glow.

Whether you’re getting ready for a relaxed day out or for an evening filled with glam, a great highlighter will help elevate your features and give dimension to the skin while making it look radiant.

In this guide, we will take a closer look at how to use highlighter makeup and its types that exist according to your skin.

What is Highlighter Makeup?

Highlighter makeup is the kind of cosmetic product that can help draw attention to your face's high points, among which you will find the cheekbones, brow bones, nose bridge and cupid's bow. It reflects light, allows your skin to have a natural, radiant effect, and makes you look more youthful and healthy.

Blush or bronzer brings color and warmth, but highlighters flash parts of your face back at the world. They’re available in which to fit different skin types and makeup looks, and they come in numerous formulas, textures, and finishes.

Using a highlighter strategically can:

·       Enhance facial structure

·       Brighten dull skin

·       Create a youthful, radiant glow

·       Compliment other makeup products

One such high-quality product is the LAMEL Glow Highlighter, which offers a velvety soft texture along with rich color. It can be used for day or night makeup looks.

What are the Different Types of Highlighters?

Highlighters come in a variety of formulas with different types of effects. The type you choose will depend on the finish you want, your skin type and personal preferences. Here is a detailed breakdown of the most common types of highlighters:

Powder Highlighter

Powder highlighters are going to be your most used and versatile. Typically, they are sold as pressed or loose powder versions and are excellent for those who have normal to oily skin.

Pros:

• Easy to blend and build

• Matte or shimmer options available

• Great layered on top of foundation or worn alone

Best Use:

• For natural lighting and soft glow

• Prolonging the wear of cream or liquid highlighter

Liquid Highlighter

Liquid highlighters are cream-like in texture, weightless, and they blend out to create a natural, wet-looking glow on skin.

Pros:

• Ideal for dewy makeup looks

• Blendable with foundation or moisturizer

• Long-lasting and luminous

Best Use:

• Apply under or over foundation for a just from-the-beach glow

• Apply sparingly for a natural look

Cream Highlighter

Why get a cream highlighter? A cream has a gel-like base and glides on smoothly, which is better suited for a natural or glowy finish.

Pros:

• The best for dry or combination skin

• Provides a natural, skin-like glow

• Pair with powder highlighter the intensity will blow your mind

Best Use:

• Dab or sponge directly on the blemish/pimple and allow to dry.

• Works perfectly for accenting cheekbones, nose and collar bones

Stick Highlighter

Stick highlighters come in a solid, pen-like format for accuracy of application. They are also perfect for travel or for your purse if you're on the go.

Pros:

• Easy to apply and control

• Portable for quick touch-ups

• Can use for contour and highlight

Best Use:

• Apply directly to the high points of the face

• apply onto the skin and massage into the face with your fingers or a brush

Baked Highlighter

This results in an intense pigmentation along with a multi-dimensional finish.

Pros:

• Long-lasting and pigmented

• Reflective, radiant finish

Best Use:

• Evening or special occasions

• Wet brush for a more intense highlight

Which Highlighter Works Best for Your Skin Tone?

Picking the right highlighter is key to highlighting your natural beauty, instead of letting it become overwhelming. Your skin colour will determine what shade best complements your complexion, giving you the most flattering dewy glow.

Fair Skin

Favorable Colors: Pearl, champagne, soft pink

Why It Works: Lighter hues melt into and impart a natural, luminous glow without the severity.

Medium Skin

Shades To Try: peach, gold, rose gold

Why It Works: Temperate heat flatters medium skin to bring out your natural warmth and glow.

Olive Skin

Best colors: Bronze, honey and soft gold

Why It Works: Gold and bronze tones complement olive undertones to give skin a luminous look.

Dark Skin

Shades to Try: Copper, bronze, deep gold

Why It Works: Rich, warm colors look gorgeous against darker skin, resulting in a luminous highlight effect.

Pro Tip: Choose a product like LAMEL Glow Highlighter that flatters all skin tones and can be built up for day to night.

Tips for Applying Highlighter

The right amount of highlighter can make all the difference when you’re applying your makeup, making it easy to either lift your face or enhance your best features. Whether dabbing on a soft, subtle glow or going for full-on radiant shine, the way you apply your illuminator can work wonders with your makeup.

The goal is to accentuate (not overdo) your facial structure, and these pointers will help you to get that perfect, radiant finish like a pro.

Here’s how to use a highlighter like a pro:

• Use on the high points of the face: cheekbones, brow bone, and my nose bridge/blush line and inner corner of eyes.

• Take it easy: better to build glow incrementally than try to tone down too much shimmer.

• Try dabbing: dab a bit of liquid or cream highlighter into your foundation for an overall dewy,  radiant effect.

• Use the right tool: For powder highlighters, try a fan brush to create a soft look.

• Layering: Under the powder highlighter, apply the cream highlighter for even more intensity and long-lasting

FAQs

When was highlighter makeup invented?

It was popularized throughout the 1990s with disco culture as a shimmering, shiny reflection became trendy. The idea of accentuating the face is not new by any means; before highlighters, there was a practice that took place in many cultures using natural oils, Vaseline, and powders to make a specific part glow.

How to fix a dry liquid highlighter makeup?

If you’ve let your liquid highlighter get a little too dry, revive it by dropping in a few drops of face oil or lightweight moisturizer and blending thoroughly. This will recover its smooth and blendable texture.

Which is better: liquid or powder highlighter?

Both have their advantages. Liquid highlighters create that natural dewy look, powder highlighters are lightweight and great for all-day wear, and can be layered over makeup. It’s up to you, your skin type, and your preferences.

Conclusion

Highlighter makeup is one of the most potent little tools that can instantly change your look from dull to dewy by giving you a gorgeous, glowing complexion. With formulas ranging from powder and liquid to cream, stick, there’s a product for every skin type and event.

However, picking the shade that matches your skin colour is key to a naturally enhancing glow. With products such as LAMEL Glow Highlighter, you can definitely get a glowy finish effortlessly, yay, for a soft-day look or evening glam vibe.