The Trick That Makes You Glow

 

By Mally Ronca, Redbook

"A touch of highlighter gives you such natural radiance, you hardly need any other makeup," says Mally Roncal. "Once women try it, they never want to go without it." Her technique is beyond easy and supersubtle.
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Highlighter is like an espresso shot for your skin: It wakes up your entire face so you look youthful and healthy. That's why I wear it every day! But you have to be strategic with the placement and pair it with a little concealer — otherwise, it's too obvious. Our model, Julia, told me, "Bronzer just comes off as muddy on my skin tone, so I'd like a subtler way to brighten up." I showed her the key points to highlight — see how fresh-faced she looks?

Start With Concealer

To balance out highlighter so it looks realistic, use a concealer one shade lighter than your skin to cover shadowy areas around your eyes. Swipe it on as shown here; pat with your finger to blend.

Do Your Eyes First

Choose a cream or powder highlighter with a soft pearl (not sparkly) finish. Try a silvery shade on fair skin, champagne for olive skin, or gold on dark skin. With either your finger or a brush, apply it on your lids and up to your brow bones.
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Extend It To Cheeks

Next, lightly dab or dust the color from your temples down to the tops of your cheekbones so you create a "C" shape. Stop when you reach the point on your cheek that lines up with the start of your iris.
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Finish With Your Nose 

Lastly, tap a bit of the product on the tip of your nose, which looks more natural than putting it all along the bridge. Add mascara and a sheer pink lipstick, and you're done!

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