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12 Best HighlightersIf you're not using a highlighter, you might as well put your skin in a nursing home. The easiest way to create a youthful, dewy complexion, these must-have highlighters help turn back the clock |
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With that said, is it a lost cause to yearn for that perfectly chiseled face and youthful glow from our teenage years? Nope. Here at Total Beauty, our motto is if you don't have it, you can fake it — with some help from the best highlighter, of course.
A great highlighter can perk up your complexion, accentuate the features you love, and even camouflage aging skin. Celebrity makeup artist Joanna Schlip calls highlighters "the secret weapon for a youthful, healthy glow — especially for women ages 40 and over." Highlighter can help minimize dark circles, decrease the look of wrinkles, and mimic a facelift with appropriate placement. The key is knowing how to use it.
"Apply the highlighter under the eyes, above the brows and on the browbone to add life and brightness, which ultimately helps you to look healthier and younger," says celebrity makeup artist Geoffrey Rodriguez.
Schlip also recommends applying highlighter on the apple of your cheeks over your blush where the color is most vibrant. And makeup artist Karen Scott recommends using a highlighter to "give the illusion of a fuller pout by applying a small dab just above the cupid's bow on your lip."
Now that you know all about this anti-aging essential, it's time to find your best highlighter. But don't worry: We've narrowed down your search by compiling our readers' top picks. From creams to powders, high-end makeup counters to the drugstore, these are the 12 best highlighters that are guaranteed to brighten your face.
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I'm going to give the Sephora highlighter a try.
by purple9a Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 05:12PM Report as inappropriate
I understand wanting to see more drugstore products on here but its a list of the highest ranked by us, so these are what we are buying and loving. We essentially make these lists.
by PrettyCheap Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 12:07AM Report as inappropriate
AWESOME
by angel_golz Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 06:49PM Report as inappropriate
I wish more drugstore options were included.
by eatinglipstick Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 04:49PM Report as inappropriate
love highlighters it is really easy to look waxy but a light hand will make you glowing and beautiful
by rayshaviolet Sunday, January 6, 2013 at 11:55AM Report as inappropriate
Nice
by EricaC123 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 06:37AM Report as inappropriate
OK call me stupid, but does anyone know how to prperly use these hghlighter's? I've seen some of my co-worker's that use them and some look like their face is almost made of wax or something.. Like it's going to melt.. Just some general tip's and which is the best to use.. I'd love to lighten up my freckle's and do any have an anti-aging factor???
by MakeUpChick70 Monday, December 17, 2012 at 12:41PM Report as inappropriate
It's amazing how readily available highlighters are today. I remember when only a few were available on the market.
by eatinglipstick Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 12:31PM Report as inappropriate
The Clinique Up Lighting highlighter is my personal favorite...however I want to try that $3 sephora one!!
by Lamexicana1 Friday, November 9, 2012 at 07:28PM Report as inappropriate
Would love to try the Nars
by kimihavens Thursday, November 1, 2012 at 01:00PM Report as inappropriate