What is a highlighter (and how does it compare to blush)?

clevebride2006

There was a post a few days back about a highlighter, and someone mentioned the Diorskin Shimmer Star.

I was reading online about it- how does it differ from a blush? Do you use both?

How do you use a highlighter?

Signed,

Clueless 

NSL

Most highlighters I've used are very light on pigmentation.  They add a bit of shimmer or "glow" when applied.  I use them on my cheekbones and browbone area.  First I apply blush to the apples of my cheeks, then finishing powder, then the highlighter.  

clevebride2006

NSL:

Most highlighters I've used are very light on pigmentation.  They add a bit of shimmer or "glow" when applied.  I use them on my cheekbones and browbone area.  First I apply blush to the apples of my cheeks, then finishing powder, then the highlighter.  

Got it. But it doesn't sparkle like crazy right? Is it usually for evening wear? 

Mrs Acorn Blue

Blush adds color and highlighter adds contour and brightness.  It's usually more of a white or light color rather than pink.  If I do a highlighter, I do it above my blush on the top of my cheekbones, the corner of my eyes and right under my brow-bone.  I don't really highlight my cheeks though. 

Stellina+Amour

I use both, the highlighter picks up the light and gives the "dewy" effect. They come in powders or creams and can be pigmented. The one I use isn't, though.

Here's a video of my favorite make up artist explaining how to use different highlighters

http://www.lisaeldridge.com/video/1685/liquid-and-cream-highlighter/ 

 

NSL

clevebride2006:

NSL:

Most highlighters I've used are very light on pigmentation.  They add a bit of shimmer or "glow" when applied.  I use them on my cheekbones and browbone area.  First I apply blush to the apples of my cheeks, then finishing powder, then the highlighter.  

Got it. But it doesn't sparkle like crazy right? Is it usually for evening wear? 

Some do, so be sure you swatch before buying.  I wear mine day and night, but avoid ones with anything stronger than light shimmer.

Jen2124

This diagram shows exactly where I place highlight. I do contour color, blush and then highlight on top. It sounds like a lot, but when done correctly, it really doesn't look like a lot at all