Can highlighter be applied all over the face? Can highlighter and nose shadow be applied with the same brush?

Applying highlighter when putting on makeup is a step that many people like to do. Highlighter can make our facial features more three-dimensional. Highlighter can only be used locally and is not a product that can be used on the entire face.

You cannot apply highlighter all over your face. It is only suitable for partial use. The function of highlighter is to brighten the makeup, enhance the three-dimensional effect of the face, and make the facial features stand out visually. If you apply highlighter all over your face, the whole face will be very shiny and look very bloated. If you are not careful, you may even look like Zhu Ganglie. When choosing highlighter, you must choose it carefully and choose the highlighter product according to your skin color. The highlighter powder must be very fine so that the makeup effect is good.

No, highlight and nose shadow are two different positions, and the brush sizes used are also different. If the same brush is used, it will ruin the neatness of the makeup. In addition, you should also prepare a clean brush when blending to make the makeup neat and natural. In addition, when buying makeup brushes, you will find that nose shadow and highlight are not the same type of brushes. Nose shadow brushes are generally smaller and are longer brushes that are tilted, while highlight brushes are larger than nose shadow brushes, and they come in a variety of shapes and brush heads, so there are more choices. Their functions are even more different. The nose shadow brush is used to create the nose shadow, and the lines need to be kept smooth. The makeup technique is also very particular. If you are a novice, you must understand the makeup technique of the nose shadow brush, otherwise the effect of the painting is that there are deep marks between the bridge of the nose and the eyebrows on the face. In addition to the technique, you also need to pay attention to the lines. If the lines are not straight, it will make the nose look very strange. The use of highlighter brushes is even wider. They are not only used for the nose, but also for the forehead, brow bones, philtrum and other protruding parts of the face. Their main function is to brighten the face, making the entire makeup look more three-dimensional and the face more delicate. Therefore, the properties of highlighter brushes vary. Different places use different highlighter brushes. Of course, you can use one brush for multiple purposes while paying attention to hygiene. The powder picked up by the nose shadow brush is darker in color, while the highlighter brush picks up bright pearlescent powder. At this time, if you use one brush for multiple purposes, the effect of both the nose shadow and highlighter makeup will not be ideal.

The location of highlight application is also particular, generally divided into facial highlights and body highlights:

1. Where to apply highlight on the face

(1) T zone: includes the forehead, nose bridge and jaw, which is a common highlight area.

(2) Cheek area: Smile in front of the mirror. The raised zygomatic muscles outside the eyes are where you apply blush. The highlight area is just above the blush area.

(3) Corners of the mouth: If you want to create a lifted feeling on your lips, you can use a little highlight on both sides of the upper lip to make it look more three-dimensional.

(4) Chin: Highlighting the chin can weaken the length of the chin, making it look sharper and more three-dimensional.

(5) Brow bone: Highlighting the brow bone can make the eye sockets appear deeper, making the eye makeup more delicate and three-dimensional, and better modify the eyebrow shape.

2. Where to apply body highlight

Body highlight is to put highlights on the body, combined with the body shadows, to create a beautiful luster, making the skin look tighter and healthier. The body highlight is usually applied at:

(1) Collarbone and shoulders: Apply a drop of highlighter on the collarbone and shoulders, and gently apply it with a makeup brush. This will make the collarbone look more prominent and the shoulders look rounder.

(2) Arms and thighs: When applying highlight to arms and legs, apply the highlight in the center and then spread it evenly from top to bottom with your hands to make the arms and legs look slender, slim and shiny.

(3) Chest: The focus of the chest highlight is to brighten the upper part of the chest and the ribs in the middle of the two breasts, making the chest look more round and three-dimensional. You can also add some shadows for a better effect.

(4) Hips and back: Adding highlights on the hips can make them look more upturned, and adding a little highlight on the shoulder blades on the back can make the back look well-shaped.

(5) Back of hands and feet: Highlights on the back of hands and feet can mainly add some boneiness, which is more suitable for taking photos.

How to apply highlights

When applying highlighter powder, it is particularly important to choose a suitable makeup brush. Dip a proper amount of highlighter powder on the makeup brush, sweep away the excess powder on the back of your hand, and then apply it on your face. Highlighter powder can be applied on the forehead, brow bone, nose bridge, cheeks, chin, philtrum, etc. When applying highlighter powder, be careful to keep the strength light and do not apply too much at once.