Drugstore Highlights

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

It's the best of time of the year....but not for your skin. In the winter months, our skin tends to get dull. To get that healthy glow back, highlights are a good thing to have in your collection. Here are some drugstore highlights (powder and liquid options) that you may want to try out.

Some may prefer to use a liquid highlight because they tend to last on the skin longer than powders but may be a little more difficult to apply (don't blend out as easily). 

These are three examples:

Maybelline Dream Lumi Concealer: (upper left) I use this underneath my eyes to brighten up that area but you can use it on your cheeks, nose, cupid's bow, etc. It has a brush applicator.

E.L.F Under Eye Concealer & Highlighter: (middle right) The concealer isn't great but the white highlight on the other side is nice. It's not shimmery so it will add a nice glow without putting sparkle on your face. This is nice if you want more of a subtle highlight.

E.L.F Shimmer Facial Whip: (bottom left) This is my favorite! I have it in "Lilac Petal" which is a gorgeous pale pink color. E.L.F has other other colors as well. A little goes a long way and it gives a nice shimmer without containing glitter. This is comparable to high-end highlights like Benefit's High Beam (in my opinion of course)

Others may choose to go with a powder highlight which is usually easier to apply sometimes contain shimmer or glitter (if you like glitter). 

Metallic Eyeshadows: Believe it or not, you can use metallic eyeshadows not only on your brow bone but also on your face. Metallics are shimmery instead of glittery so they give a nice glow to the skin. You can use any color you want like white (upper right), pale tan (upper left), or copper (bottom left). These aren't drugstore eyeshadows necessarily (they're in the Victoria's Secret "Sexy New Year's Eye Kit") but most of the drugstore brands have metallic eyeshadows that you can use. Consider using eyeshadows if you don't want to purchase a separate highlighter.

Milan Baked Bronzer: Baked bronzers and blushes from brands like Milani and Hard Candy are great highlights because they have a very pretty shimmer to them. This particular bronzer is in "Glow" which is a pale copper color; this isn't my favorite because it has bits of glitter in it so Hard Candy's baked products are probably a better option. Use a small powder or blush brush to apply

Wet n Wild Coloricon Bronzer in "Reserve Your Cabana": This is my favorite powder highlight. It's a pale tan color and has a nice shimmer to it. It contains a lot of product, is inexpensive, and even contains SPF. Use a small brush or fan brush to apply. 

I hope you find this helpful and give some of these a try this season. Happy Holidays Everyone!