uno smoothes, the other illuminates. One is applied all over the face while the other only in strategic points to create three-dimensionality. One increases make-up hold, the other is the final touch to create original light reflections. We are talking about face primer and highlighter, two must haves of make up artists too often underestimated in the daily routine. Yet, if applied correctly, they can be “addictive”. For all ages and for all skins.
Face primer and highlighter, how to apply them and why
Although they apply at two different times, primer and highlighter have one thing in common: both give the face a new luminosity.
The primer it belongs to the category of foundations and is applied all over the face, in particular on the cheekbones, forehead, chin and nose, immediately after the moisturizer, with a specific brush, sponge or even with the fingertips. Also, it’s best to let it dry before applying foundation.
Perfect makeup? Never without face primer and highlighter (Instagram/@hoskelsa)
The highlighter, also called highlighthter, instead it gives three-dimensionality to the face and spreads on strategic points: Cupid’s bow, cheekbones, under the eyebrow arch, on the tip and on the bridge of the nose. This product though it is not corrective, unlike the primer which, depending on the specific formula, can smooth the skin, camouflage any discolouration and even out the complexion.
Warning: unlike the face primer, the highlighter should never be applied to dark circles or the marked eye area, nor to pimples because it emphasizes them.
How to choose the face primer
There are different primer textures face that adapt very well to the needs of the skin. For those fat it is important to choose a primer with an opacifying action so as to make pores less visible and keep excess sebum under control. This suggestion also applies to mixed skins with the only difference that, given their nature, it is useful to integrate a plus of hydration.
For epidermis that tend to dry out, on the other hand, the fundamental ingredient in the primer formula is hyaluronic acid which helps keep the make-up base elastic and fresh for a long time. And for her mature skins? Better to focus on one rich and luminous primer, blur effect, rich in soft focus particles that optically blur signs of expression and aging, also improving the performance of the foundation.
…And the highlighter
The speech changes for the illuminant. This is indeed a always colored product (unlike the primer which can be transparent and universal), so it must match the complexion. Specifically, the lighter nuances are perfect for light and golden skins while the amber ones sublimate the darker and warmer epidermis. In this case, you can also mix two highlighters at the same timeso as to create a customized shade.
In addition, unlike the primer, there are application rules: the liquid and stick textures should be warmed with the fingertips and gently tapped on the skin. More details those in dust: apply with a blush or powder brush to create illusory games such as enlarging the eye or narrowing the nose.
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