It can be safely said that highlighters have been the beauty discovery of the last decade. Every beauty girl has taken that heavenly glow that highlighters bring and run with it – literally plastering it all over their faces — the cheekbones, brow bones, cupid’s bow — until each surface is shinier than Edward Cullen on a sunny day. But, in the process of trying to get it right, we missed out on one very important place we should’ve been highlighting all along—our eyes.
We present you with a gift for this new year – a technique to make those brow bones really pop and bring those beautiful eyes into the spotlight.
Read below to find out how to use highlighter to elevate your eye makeup game:
Step 1: Pin the eyebrow tail
Start with the tail end of your eyebrow, just under the hair line, take it up to your temples making a C-shape, and blend it in. A hint of highlighter at the tip of your brow can do wonders in defining its shape.
Step 2: Go under
Use a light-weight, creamy highlighter with a hint of shimmer under the middle of your brows. Follow the shape of the hair to keep your brows looking natural. Don’t forget to tap the product on instead of rubbing it in.
Step 3: Brush it out
If you’re looking to blend your eyebrow highlighter, MUAs recommend a fluffy eye brush to give you a subtle finish. It doesn’t matter if you’re using a liquid, cream, or powder formula, just make sure it’s well blended.
Step 4: Let your eyes do the talking
While you’re making those brow bones stand out, why not make your eyes pop too? Use a hint of eye highlighter on the inner corners to look instantly awake. Try a pencil highlighter for a pigmented and precise look.
Pro Tips:
Keep it light and breezy
A little goes a long, long way when it comes to highlighting your brows, so try not overdoing it. Too much can distract and take away from your look.
Matte is where it’s at
Highlighting your brow bone doesn’t necessarily mean going with shimmer, especially for a day look. Feel free to use a matte pencil in a shade or two lighter than your skin tone. Blend it in to add a snatched highlight to your brows.
