What is A Highlighter?

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Murphy P.

Dec 24, 2012

Murphy P.

and what does it do?

Brittany S.

Dec 24, 2012

Brittany S.

It accentuates areas, bringing them forward as well as enlarging the area.

There are many different highlighters like one with shimmer and ones that are matte. 

Brittany S.

Dec 24, 2012

Brittany S.

Honestly I'm trying to find one myself lol the best recommendation I can give you is finding a drugstore foundation that you like and going 2 shades lighter than your actual color in that formula. The only matte highlighter I have worked with is from my makeup designory palettes. 

Brittany S.

Dec 24, 2012

Brittany S.

@murphy. I forgot it can also be used to correct negative shadows. Like the lines from a person nose to mouth if necessary. 

Murphy P.

Dec 24, 2012

Murphy P.

can you show me a pictur that shows the difference? if you can :)

Brittany S.

Dec 24, 2012

Brittany S.

This is the best picture I can think of off the top of my head. Obviously you would not wear it like this but this is showing where it would go and then you would blend it in. I hope that helps a bit doll. 

Brittany S.

Dec 24, 2012

Brittany S.

Forgot the pic oops hahah

Murphy P.

Dec 24, 2012

Murphy P.

thanks girl! 

Brittany S.

Dec 24, 2012

Brittany S.

No problem girl any other questions I'm here! 

Krystle S.

Dec 24, 2012

Krystle S.

I ordered a sleek combo palette I can't wait to try it .. Has anyone tried that 

Brittany S.

Dec 24, 2012

Brittany S.

I am dying to get my hands on sleek I've heard such great reviews you'll have to let us know how it is krystle. 

Julianne J.

Dec 24, 2012

Julianne J.

When you contour with a darker color- be it cream/powder, you are bringing the features back, or receding because there is a lack of light. You are sort of tucking the areas back- cheekbones are hollowed out, on the sides of the forehead, etc. There are charts where you can look and see where contour goes. Highlighting is spotlighting your cheekbones for instance bringing them forward by lighting them up. Physican's formula makes one that is ok. Benefit's HIgh Beam is nice, and for a cheapo there is elf's 1 buck liquid highlighters. You could always dab on some shimmery shadow if you like, or matte shadow. 

Julianne J.

Dec 24, 2012

Julianne J.

I can't decide if I want something from Sleek for xmas- maybe their blushes or shadow palettes <3

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