When I highlight my face it looks greasy.

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May 11, 2014

Simona B.

Whenever I use highlighter on my face the "highlighted" parts look really greasy and oily. Any tips or fixes?

May 11, 2014

Bo J.

Before you put on the highlighter, try a transloosing powder.. Are you using a powder highlighter or a creamy one?

May 11, 2014

Nicole R.

What are you using to highlight?

May 11, 2014

Marleen B.

Where are you placing it & what product are you using?

May 11, 2014

Mariam A.

Is your face naturally oily?

May 11, 2014

Emilie W.

Before you highlight put on a matte powder.

May 11, 2014

Simona B.

I'm using the watts up stick highlighter from benefit, I'm placing it in my forehead, above my cheekbones, nose, and chin, & yes my face is naturally pretty oily but it's even more oily when I highlight it.

The watts up it iridescent which may be your problem, try a matte highlighter. Get a concealer lighter than your skin tone to highlight and apply it under your powder. Setting it with translucent powder will allow you to achieve the high lighted look without looking overly shiny.

May 11, 2014

Bo J.

Try a powder highlighter!

May 12, 2014

Marleen B.

I would only use an iridescent highlighter on the cheekbones but not on any other large area of the face. I agree on using a matte highlighter on the nose, forehead & chin.