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FLAWLESS SKIN THIS AUTUMN
by Carla Kelly
Now if last month’s foundations weren’t enough on their own to make your skin
look radiant, then this selection of highlighters will certainly make your skin
dazzle.
Where to highlight: Apply to the high points of the face to reflect the light and
add a luminous glow with a hint of dewiness. Start from the cheekbones (directly
underneath the pupil of your eye) and sweep towards the temples. Then, highlight
the bridge of the nose, inner corners of the eye, brow bone and the Cupid’s bow of
the lips.
Here’s my top 10 holy grail of highlighters! All products are available at Beauty
Bazaar, Harvey Nichols, Liverpool One.
Next month will feature my recommended eyeshadows and glitters that will see you
through the New Year. If there is a product or technique you would like to know
more about then please drop me an email on [email protected] or
www.instagram.com/wirrallifemagazine and your request could be featured in the
next edition.
BENEFIT HIGH BEAM £22
CHANEL POUDRE LUMIÈRE ILLUMINATING
POWDER £42
The best bits: Creates a young, radiant, fresh complexion
on all skin tones.
Finish: Thick creamy texture / Pink tone.
How to use: Highlight to desired areas after foundation
before you apply powder or all over the face underneath
your foundation for a super dewy look. Blend edges using
your finger or a foundation brush. The best bits: Creamy and velvety texture. Powder
is extremely finely milled to give a second-skin effect
that blends in seamlessly.
Finish: Neutral champagne colour. Suits light to
medium skin tones.
How to use: Apply as a finishing touch over foundation
to high points of the face using a powder brush.
FENTY BEAUTY BY RIHANNA KILLAWATT
FREESTYLE HIGHLIGHTER DUO £26
The best bits: Comes in a range of colours specific to
your skin tone.
Finish: Creamy powder / Duo contains a subtle
highlighter and a supercharged highlighter suitable for
evening wear.
How to use: Apply as a finishing touch over
foundation to high points of the face and can also be
used as an eyeshadow. HOURGLASS VANISH FLASH HIGHLIGHTING
STICK £33.50
ICONIC LONDON LIQUID ILLUMINATOR £35
The best bits: Comes in a range of colours /
longwearing, innovative formula adjusts to your
body temperature.
Finish: Cream stick / Weightless and blendable.
How to use: Apply as a finishing touch over
foundation to high points of the face, cheeks,
brow bone, bridge of nose and Cupid’s bow. Blend
out edges with fingertips / shades can be layered
to create custom shades and looks.
LAURA MERCIER FACE ILLUMINATOR £32
The best bits: This is a Beyond Beauty product which
means it has been sourced, tried and tested and declared
as one of the most new and innovative heroes out there.
Finish: Liquid / For fair skin, try pink tone SHINE
Illuminator. Olive to dark skins will love the golden
terracotta GLOW illuminator.
How to use: Add them to your foundation, primer,
moisturiser or use them on their own for a super
highlighted golden glow. The best bits: The perfect product for highlighting
cheeks, eyes and décolleté for a luminous, colour-
true finish. Has a smooth, silky texture with high
pearl levels that provide buildable long-wearing
colour for an ethereal glow that complements all
skin tones. Skin looks radiant and ready for day to
night with this must-have favourite.
Finish: Lightweight powder formula.
How to use: Apply over foundation to desired areas .
MAC EXTRA DIMENSION SKIN FINISH £25.50 MARC JACOBS BEAUTY DEW DROPS
COCONUT GEL HIGHLIGHTER £32
The best bits: Contains prismatic reflections, designed
to sculpt and highlight your face for a luminous, defined
finish. The creamy powder formula lasts up to ten hours.
Finish: Powder
How to use: Apply with a brush over foundation or on its
own to desired areas of the face and body. The best bits: A little goes a long way: this gel
highlighter builds for the ultimate sheen.
Finish: Liquid gel.
How to use: Apply one-to-two pumps of Dew
Drops directly to the complexion, or under/over
foundation, for an elevated glow. You can also
mix Dew Drops into foundation for a luminous
complexion.
NARS HIGHLIGHTING POWDER £28 The best bits: Play up eyes and cheeks in Tom Ford's
Sheer Highlighting Duo, a pair of shimmering rose
and yellow gold shades inspired by the sunrise and
the sunset. You can also use these pigments alone
or together for non-streaking, stay-true colour that
blends easily.
Finish: Wet to dry powder.
How to use: Can be applied wet for a soft veil or dry
for a sweeping pop of vibrancy.
The best bits: Comes in a range of colours, blends
easily, weightless.
Finish: Powder / range of finishes available from
natural glow to shimmer.
How to use: Using a brush, apply to the desired areas
of the face and body.
TOM FORD SHEER HIGHLIGHTING DUO £60
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