Applying highlighters on your skin can give you a beautiful color boost and enhance your bone structure. It takes very few seconds to put on a highlighter, and you should apply it only on a small area of your face. Dabbing the highlighter on specific areas will brighten up your entire face and give you a great texture. 

If you are new to applying makeup, you must understand and follow specific steps to highlight your skin. You can use a Lumiere highlighting powder to highlight your skin, as these are one of the best for you and will give you a beautiful look. You can also choose a liquid highlighter makeup as well that will give you a different look.

Steps to Highlight Like a Pro

If you are new to applying makeup on your face, you need to follow specific steps to highlight your skin. These are:

Prepare your skin 

Before putting on highlighter makeup, you must use a makeup primer to prepare your skin for applying a highlighter. You need to select the primer very appropriately, which will not damage your skin and protect you from ultraviolet rays. The makeup primer will benefit you by filling your skin's pores and making the makeup very smooth. It will also help you in the coverage of your makeup and will be beneficial if you have dry or oily skin. The primer will help you to make the texture of your face smooth. 

Use a Foundation

It is not a necessary step of putting highlighters, but if you feel that your face will need a little bit of coverage, you can apply a foundation to the face to make it look more beautiful. If you do not want to use a foundation, then you can as select specific creams or moisturizers. You can mix liquid highlighter makeup with the foundation before applying it on your face to give an excellent look to your face.

Understand where you want to put the Highlighter

You need to determine the exact place you want to put the highlighter as it determines your entire look. The most appropriate place to use a highlighter is just above your cheekbone. Another place you can use is just above the center of your top lip, inclined to your nose, to make a brighter look. Most people use it at the tip of their nose as well. You need to determine the exact place to use the highlighter makeup and then move on to the further step.

Determine a highlighter formula

All girls generally have different formulas for highlighters for different events. You can choose between powder, liquid, or cream. The best option for you is to select a Lumiere highlighting powder appropriate for all types of skin tones and especially suitable for people with oily skin. Creamy or liquid highlighters are perfect for people with dry skin who want to enhance their beauty by applying them. You must understand the best highlighter according to your skin tone and use it effectively for various occasions.

Pick the best tool for you

You can use a highlighter and apply it with different tools. You need to determine the best applicator for you according to the type of highlighter you are using. The applicator must also be selected according to where you want to apply the highlighter. The cream-based highlighter is best for you to apply using your fingers. You can use a basic sponge or a brush to use a powder highlighter on your face. The liquid highlighter comes with a regular brush that you can use to highlight your face. With all these tools, you must have a highlighter palette to help with your makeup. 

Apply at high points

There are specific areas where you need to use a highlighter on your face to bring up the high points of your face. Apart from the regular places such as the cheekbone or bridge of the nose, you can apply it on the brow bones and the cupid's vow. These will help you have a more aesthetic and different look and give your face a shiny texture. 
Using highlighters is an essential part of your makeup. Determining the type of highlighter appropriate for your face is necessary. If you have oily skin, the best option is to use a powder highlighter, while for dry skin, you can opt for creamy or liquid highlighter makeup. If you want to choose a powder, the best option is Lumiere highlighting powder, which will help you have a more aesthetic look.