If you've been tuning in to my blog for the past month or so, you may have gotten the idea of my obsession for glowy skin lately (I'm late on the bandwagon, I know). However, through this newfound love of mine, I have explored quite a few ways to inject a glow factor onto my skin, particulary on my cheeks. By means of blush, highlighter, or a glowy powder, here are 3 different ways to achieve that pretty ethereal glow.
Highlighter. This is the obvious route, of course. A powder or cream that is specifically designated for highlighting the face is a foolproof way to go about adding glow on the cheekbones. However, allowing yourself to extend application onto the apples of the cheeks makes for an even more glowy look, but one that is more youthful and pretty rather than a stark line of highlight atop the cheekbones. You can then blend the product into the blush on the apples of your cheeks so that the flushed cheeks blends seamlessly with the highlighter glow. My favourite is the Sleek "Solstice" Highlighting Palette which is quite intense, yet flattering on the cheeks - plus you've got four shades in one!
Shimmer Blush. Speaking of blush, a glowy shimmery blush rather than a matte one is a great way to add more glow onto the cheeks. Whether it's a powder or cream formulation, an illuminating blush imparts a dewy look, thus leaving the skin looking more natural and fresher. I love to use the Tanya Burr Cosmetics Illuminating Powder in "Peonies Please" (discontinued, see below for similar) which is a shimmery baby pink shade, although any shade can do.
Glowy Powder. This is an interesting product, but an effective one nonetheless. The Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in "Luminous Light" (full review here) has been my favourite product of late as it subtly adds an ethereal, "lit from within" glow all over the cheeks. However, you can saturate the product on the cheeks and cheekbones for a more apparant glow, yet one that appears smooth and natural. Applying this over a matte blush can also activate that dewy-blush look.
What are your favourite ways to add glow to the face?
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