5 Highlighter Uses Every Beauty Lover Needs to Know

Beauty lovers and experts around the world have long praised highlighters as being one of the easiest ways to achieve that coveted glow on their skin, but there are many more uses to this product than just highlighting key features on your face or body. Check out these 5 highlighter uses every beauty lover needs to know about in order to make the most of this multi-use product!

1) Eyelid

Glamour makeup is all about creating a flawless, cool, and stylish look. And one of the best ways to achieve this is by using a highlighter on your eyelids. Just a few strokes of this magical product can make your eyes look wider, brighter, and more awake. Plus, it helps create the illusion of fuller lashes.
Many people are surprised by how many different ways they can use highlighters. However, while they’re traditionally used on your cheeks and browbones, there are actually several other places you can apply them for a more stylish look. For example, if you have really dull skin, using a little highlighter in places like your cheekbones or even your shoulders will create a chic effect that lights up your face. Alternatively, if you want to recreate that Instagram-famous glow, adding some shimmer to spots like your collarbones or below your jawline will add definition and texture without being overly heavy. But before you get creative with where you apply it on yourself, be sure not to overdo it—too much makeup can make your skin look unnatural rather than glamourous.
When it comes to highlighters, there are two general types: powder and cream. Cream ones tend to be lighter than their powder counterparts, while powders are usually more opaque. Which one you choose depends on how intense of a glow you want as well as how much time you have in your morning routine. With that said, cream highlighters are perfect for when you need a quick application. They come in convenient packaging that’s easy to carry around with your makeup bag and can be dabbed on your cheeks and browbones for an easy everyday look. On the other hand, if you have more time or want a stronger glow, powder highlighters provide just what you need.

2) Cheekbones

A touch of highlighter on the cheekbones can take your look from day to night. It can also give you a natural, dewy finish or a more dramatic, sculpted look. Just be sure to blend, blend, blend! For a flawless application, use a cool toned highlighter on the tops of your cheekbones. This will give you a nice sheen without looking too greasy.
Other areas of your face that can benefit from a touch of highlighter include your eyelids and cupid’s bow. Just be sure not to overdo it! Blush, bronzer and other pigments have higher pigment load than highlighters, so it can take just a bit more time for them to fade. If you want an overall glow with no shine, you can use a setting powder that has micro-glitter for added radiance.
A touch of highlighter can do wonders for your overall look, but make sure you don’t overdo it. You want a radiant, healthy look, not one that screams makeup! Unless you’re going for a dramatic or disco look, stick with subtle touches of highlighter in key areas.

3) Cupid’s bow

 

 

A well-defined cupid’s bow can really make your lips look fuller. And what better way to achieve the perfect pout than by using a highlighter? Just apply a small amount of highlighter on the center of your top and bottom lip, then blend it out. Voila! You’ve got yourself some sexy, pouty lips.
And if you’re like me and have a hard time applying lipstick, there’s an easier way. Grab a fine-tipped brush (or even a pencil brush) and dip it into your highlighter of choice. Apply just that small amount onto your lips, along with your usual lip balm or liner, for a fuller pout in just seconds. As for what shade of highlighter you should use? That depends on your skin tone! Try using rose gold on pale complexions and yellow gold on darker complexions.
You can even use highlighter on your cheeks! Just apply a bit of highlighter along your cheekbones and blend it out for a stunningly radiant look. If you’re looking for a softer glow, just use it under your foundation instead of blush, which tends to be much more visible. If you want an intense highlight on your cheekbones, skip foundation altogether and just apply highlighter with a brush or puff onto clean skin (or dab some loose powder over it if you don’t have time for that).

4) Eyes and nose creases

If you want your highlighter to really pop, apply it before any other makeup in your routine. This will give you a nice, even base to work with. To apply, use a small brush or your fingers and gently tap the product into the inner corners of your eyes and along your nose crease. As always, start with a little bit of product and build up as needed.
If you want a more natural look, try applying your highlighter after your foundation but before adding any blush or contour. This will give you a subtle effect that works great for everyday looks. To apply, lightly dab onto the high points of your face such as along your cheekbones and on your cupid’s bow. Since it can get messy if overapplied, use a stippling brush to gently pat it on instead of brushing across like with eyeshadow.
If you have acne scars or post-acne redness, applying your highlighter over your foundation and concealer can help minimize it. This will give you a nice glow that makes blemishes less noticeable while brightening up your skin at the same time. Just like before, apply with a stippling brush and build up as needed! The best part is that any excess product will likely be covered by your concealer so there’s no need to worry about getting too much on.

5) Hairline

A highlighter can do a lot for your hairline. It can help create the illusion of fuller, thicker hair. And it can also help cover up any bald spots or thinning areas. To use a highlighter on your hairline, simply apply it to the areas you want to highlight. You can use a brush, your fingers, or even a cotton swab. Just be sure to blend well so that there are no harsh lines.
Now that you know how to use a highlighter on your hairline, why not learn about some other uses for it? The light shimmer of a highlighter can add some serious glamour to just about any makeup look. You can use it on your eyes, cheeks, lips and even eyebrows. And if you want just a little bit of highlighting power, you can apply it with concealer or foundation instead of using an actual highlighter. It’s like having two products in one.