Quick Tip; s t r o b i n g

With the end of this trend no where in sight, I thought I would share a few tips, and what strobing basically is!

Intense highlighting, better known as strobing is just that- layering different mediums of highlighter to create an intense glow. 

Strobing eliminates contours or shadows while still giving the appearance of a more sculpted face with the use of light, for light brings features forward (think higher looking cheekbones). 

To achieve this glowy look, I recommend using both creams and powders, and applying them anywhere light would naturally hit the face:

tops of cheekbones, above the brows, down the bridge of the nose, tip of the nose, and cupids bow.

Creams not only provide an added highlight, but act as a base for any powders you layer on top. To finish off the look you can use a spray like MAC's fix + to help powders melt into the skin, giving a more wet and dewy look. - you can also start your look with an illuminating primer for an overall glowy appearance! 

*products used:

eyes;

LORAC: Behind the Scenes- Eyeshadow Primer 

ANASTASIA BH: Peach (crease/ lower lash line)

the BALM COSMETICS: Mary-Lou Manizer (lid/ brow bone/ inner corners)

COVERGIRL: Lash Blast Mascara

ARDELL: Natural 110

NYX: Micro Brow Pencil

face;

LAURA MERCIER: Radiance Primer

MAKEUP FOREVER: Ultra HD Foundation

L.A. GIRL: HD Concealer- Porcelain (conceal & brighten)

COVERGIRL: Ready, Set, Gorgeous Concealer- Light (highlight)

SMASHBOX: Contour Stick Trio- Bronze (to bring warmth to face)

BENEFIT: Watts Up (cream highlighter)

the BALM COSMETICS: Mary-Lou Manizer (powder highlighter)

LAURA MERCIER: Translucent Powder (set under-eyes/ foundation)
NARS: Super Orgasm Blush

lips;

ANASTASIA BH: Undressed Lip Gloss

& yes, I did lightly apply a bronzer to warm up my skin, rather than to contour. Using a cream bronzer versus a powder will also help give skin a more natural glowing look.