Mastering Higlighter For Your Face Shape

Well, time to switch up your highlighter makeup according to your face type.

• Apply a highlighter on the cheekbones, focusing on the highest point to lift the face.
• Add a touch on the brow bones to create the illusion of higher and more defined brows.
• Dab a bit on the centre of the forehead and chin to bring light to the centre of the face.

• Sweep highlighter along the tops of the cheekbones to enhance the natural contours of your face.
• Apply a small amount on the centre of the nose to balance out the face.
• Lightly dust highlighter on the cupid's bow to accentuate the lips.

• Highlight the cheekbones to add dimension and draw attention upward.
• Apply a small amount on the tip of the chin to balance the wider forehead.
• Highlight the brow bones to bring focus to the eyes.

• Focus on the tops of the cheekbones to soften the angular lines of the face.
• Apply highlighter along the temples and forehead to soften the edges.
• Add a touch to the centre of the chin to create a more rounded appearance.

• Highlight the cheekbones to enhance the width of the face.
• Apply highlighter along the brow bones to draw attention to the eyes.
• Add a bit to the centre of the forehead and chin to balance the overall look.

• Apply a highlighter on the cheekbones to add width to the face.
• Dab a bit on the temples to soften the angles.
• Highlight the centre of the forehead and chin to create the illusion of a shorter face. If you are not sure what your face type is, look for makeup scanners such as this Lakmē Fashion Week try-on feature. After it scans your face, it uses number theory to explain which makeup product should go where. So, if you have a round face, it will advise you to take your highlighter and draw an inverted 7 on your cheeks. Easy, right?

There is no such thing as too much highlighter. That is of course if you like subtle and understated highlighter makeup. Liquid highlighter makeup also tends to work better if you don't have oily skin while powder highlighter makeup may not do much on dry skin. So, to stick to the vibe you want, first pick the right highlighter.

Get ready to sparkle and shine with dewy liquid highlighter makeup! Its radiant formula effortlessly adds a touch of luminosity to your face, leaving you with a glow that catches the light in all the right places. Whether you're mixing it with your foundation or dabbing it onto your cheekbones, this liquid highlighter is a must-have for those who love to dazzle.

If you have an oily face and a dewy finish makes you look sweaty, opt for powder highlighter makeup. This versatile compact enhances your natural beauty and adds dimension without overdoing it. You can go for a soft, subtle sheen or a more intense look thanks to the buildable formula that allows you to customize the level of shine you want.

This luxurious cream formula glides effortlessly onto the skin, delivering a velvety-smooth finish and an intense, high-impact glow. This highlighter blends seamlessly if you are one for a full face of makeup. This highlighter makeup also lasts from morning meetings to after-work cocktails, so you don't have to worry about touch-ups.

If you are a lazy girl or way too busy to spend hours in front of the mirror, makeup sticks are the best invention ever. Quickly switch up your look by swiping on a makeup highlighter stick while you are on the train or hailing an auto. It adds a touch of glow for that natural, lit-from-within look. You don't even need a brush or beauty blender thanks to its creamy formula.

To apply highlighter on your cupid's bow, use a small brush or your fingertip to dab a small amount of highlighter onto the centre of your upper lip, where the cupid's bow is naturally prominent. Gently blend the highlighter into the skin using tapping motions for a subtle effect that accentuates the shape of your lips.

Knowing when to stop blending out the highlighter depends on the level of intensity you desire and the type of finish you want. If you prefer a more natural look, blend the highlighter until there are no harsh lines. However, if you want a more dramatic and defined highlight, you can just blend out the edges lightly while there is a high concentration of shine in the centre.

While a highlighter can be used to add brightness, it is not typically used for contouring. You use a dark matte shade for the shadows and a light matte shade on the high points of your face. The use of highlighter in makeup finishes up the look and emphasizes the high points further. But you can use a powder highlighter if you want a shimmery effect overall.