TRENDING: All about that glow

We all have to agree, there's nothing more exciting than purchasing a brand new highlighter/illuminator and swiping that finely pigmented dust all over your cheekbone for the first time. I for one, crave that pop of luminosity which adds that healthy, beautiful glow to my skin as well as enhancing my cheekbones. As we are currently in the summer months, I tend to bump up my highlight to the point where sunglasses are required. This season, more and more companies are creating new forms of illuminating the skin and everyone seems to be going crazy for that sparkle! There's even Youtubers doing their full face of makeup using highlighters alone! Thus, I've decided to share some of my current favourite 
highlighters and highlighting techniques with you guys!

1. My go-to highlighting combo

 

Benefit's high beam liquid highlighter(€27.50) paired with M.A.C's soft and gentle highlighter (€28.74).
This combination leaves the most glistering and sheen effect on the skin, you can bet that your highlight will pop!

I like to apply this by firstly applying the liquid highlighter on my ring finger and applying it on the tops on my cheekbones in light dabbing motions following it up by dusting the M.A.C highlighter over it for that flawless finish.
btw-remember to use a small amount of the high beam as a little goes a long way with that stuff!  

2. Subtle yet stunning

 M.A.C's strobe cream(€29.63) paired with revolutions vivid baked highlighter in golden lights (€2.69) (amazing value!).
Ever since I've purchased M.A.C's strobe cream I'm obsessed with it! I love mixing it in with my foundation for that perfect pearly glow.
I've found that these two are a fabulous match together for highlighting due to their holographic effect on the skin.

When applying, I use a damp beauty blender to apply the strobe cream in all my desired areas and then after applying the highlighter over it leaving an exquisite effect.

3. Sleek,Sleek & more Sleek

        Precious metals                                                                                    Solstice
 First of all i'd like to address Sleek's packaging,how pretty! I'm a sucker for anything that comes in nice shiny containers!
Both cost (€12.49)  
I love reaching for these babies whenever I want quick, instant pigmentation, they both include cream highlighters which are perfect for that intense glow that we all love! The quality of this product considering the price point impressed me a lot! My favourite has to be the purple shade in 'Solstice', I never thought that a purple highlighter could look so flawless.
When applying, I use the same techniques as i've previously mentioned.

Quick tips- Apply a setting spray when your finished highlighting as it will enhance your glow further and keep it dazzling throughout the day.

If you feel you over intensified your highlight and its looking a little too much, just use a damp beauty blender and dab over it to blend it in more with your skin.



Those are just a few of my current favourites! I am always on the hunt to discover new ones so I'll be sure to post an upgraded 'All about that glow'.

I really hope you all enjoyed and benefitted from this post and please be sure to comment your feedback! 

Thanks for reading, Vlada x