Achieving a radiant look often involves the strategic use of highlighter. Knowing the correct timing for application is key to maximizing its effect and achieving that coveted glow.
Optimal Timing for Highlighter Application
According to makeup guidance, highlighter is best thought of as a finishing touch in your beauty routine. It is recommended to save it for the end of your makeup application process.
Specifically, you should apply highlighter after you've applied your foundation and blush. This allows the highlighter to sit on top of your base products, catching the light effectively on the high points of your face.
Why Apply Highlighter Last?
Applying highlighter at the end ensures it serves its purpose: to highlight and bring light to specific areas. As stated, it's "the last thing you add to the points of the face, where you want to have that glow or sheen when the light hits you." This final step helps the product stand out and provide that desired luminosity.
Here is a typical simplified order for applying these face products:
- Apply Foundation (creates an even base).
- Apply Blush (adds color and dimension).
- Apply Highlighter (adds glow and sheen to high points).
By following this sequence, your highlighter application acts as the final step to perfect your base makeup, enhancing the areas where light naturally hits.
