Face highlighter: which is the best of 2019?
The world of make-up is a real gold mine in terms of news and trends.
However, for some years now, one of the products that has become part of our beauty routine is the face highlighter.
Unlike many make-up products, the highlighter is very versatile and can determine both a sophisticated evening look and a simple and functional day look.
Beauty addicts have already known this for a while and face illuminating is now a fundamental element of their beauty bags.
If you love the sunkissed effect on your face, that glow that recalls the tan and the sun's rays that caress your skin, don't wait for the summer to get it: with the right highlighter you can have a luminous and sun-kissed skin, all the year!
We tested the best highlighters of the moment among Amazon's bestsellers and we evaluated their prices, finish, and duration.
Ready to find the right one for you?
But first, let's take a refresher on how to take care of your face:
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How to apply the highlighter?
If you are not a seasoned beauty addicted and are looking for your first face highlighter, here is an easy easy mini-guide on how to apply it.
The secret is to highlight (in English it is called highlighter) all the points on which the sunlight beats, in order to capture it and make these areas more visible to give your face a radiant appearance and soften its lines.
Often combined with contouring, a real face sculpting that is done using dark tones to hide and light tones to highlight, but if you have embraced the "less is more" cause and prefer a less artificial look, you can use the strobing technique that does not foresee the chiaroscuro, but only the use of the illuminant to further highlight the points of the face you prefer.
Here are the three points on which the illuminant cannot be missing:
- Cheekbones: cross of angular-faced women, delight of plump-faced women! If you highlight them in the right way, the wow and super sexy effect is guaranteed! If you want to soften an already too defined face, apply a slight glow just above the blush, on the contrary, if you want to define the cheekbone line on your round face, apply the highlighter along the entire line, starting from the upper cheekbone (where you feel the bone) and blend it upwards towards the eyebrows.
- Eyes: here is a small beauty tip to make yours immediately! Always keep your highlighter in your bag, preferably in cream and use it for a small touch-up that will save you the concealer: with the little finger apply it in the inner corners of the eyes, in a heartbeat you will have a visibly fresher and more rested look. Seeing is believing! Do not forget to apply it on the arch of the eyebrows, to highlight the shaded effect of your make-up but also to define this area.
- T-zone: do not forget the central area of the face, that is the so-called T-zone. And then light up the line of the nose and if you want to pronounce the lips, put the highlighter on the Cupid's bow, the small central crease on the upper lip to give their volume. If you want to give symmetry to the face, apply it following a straight line, in several places, from the space between the eyebrows, nose, lips and chin.
Let's see now which are the best highlighters of 2019 and how to choose the right one for you!
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L "Oréal Paris Glow Mon Amour: the best liquid highlighter
A formula enriched with coconut oil that moisturizes and smoothes even the most mature skin.
Perfect for drier skin or skins that already have to fight the signs of aging.
The liquid highlighter is perfect because it is easy to apply, does not stop between the folds of the skin and nourishes the skin leaving it smooth and with that right shimmer that is always good.
If you want a total glowy look, mix two drops of product with foundation or moisturizer, for a radiant and hydrated face!
Maybelline New York Master Strobing Stick: the best cream highlighter
Practical and versatile, the Maybelline illuminating cream stick goes well on everything and can be applied directly from the stick! Use it on the cheekbones, on the browbone, on the nose and lips and with the fingers, it illuminates the inner corner of the eyes. , then close it and keep it in your bag for any emergency!
A light and creamy texture enriched with reflective micro-pearls that naturally illuminate the skin, capturing the light with every movement.
You can find it in three colors.
E.l.f. Cosmetics Baked Highlighter: the best powder highlighter
This powder highlighter creates a radiant glow with sparkling and holographic shades of color.
Infused with vitamin E and moisturizing oils of jojoba, rose hip, sunflower, apricot and grape to nourish the skin.
The highlighter can be applied wet for a vibrant effect or dry for pure pigmentation.
A small beauty tip: if you apply it dry, on your face already made up, use your fingers to apply it! The effect will be ultra pigmented and super shiny.
L "Oréal Paris Havana Camila Cabello Limited Edition: the best tanning effect
Bronzer and highlighter at the same time? It's possible!
We tested this one from L "Oréal Paris which launched a limited edition collection inspired by Camila Cabello and the popstar's hometown: Havana and represents her daily approach to make-up, simple and bright, with a playful mix of colors to wear, suitable for all skin tones. Hence a light liquid bronzer for a tanned and shiny skin like dew, without waiting for a real tan.
Goodbye to the "fake" effect of self-tanner, spread it carefully in small doses on cheekbones, nose and décolleté and enjoy early summer!
Find Cheek Sculptor Duo: the cheapest
Find is a fashion brand founded by Amazon that lately is also dedicating itself to the production of cosmetics.
For about 6 euros you can buy a duo of blush and highlighter, both in sticks and both very performing and durable, despite the low price. Use them both for a natural look for a no make up effect.
The texture is light and moisturizing but not greasy. Absolutely promoted!
Buy on Amazon for € 6.40 <
