Get Your Glow On: Highlighting for Your Skin Tone
Hey there, beauty lovers! Today, we are going to talk about one of my favorite makeup products – highlighters! Highlighting is the perfect way to add a touch of radiance to your look, and it’s easy to do with the right product and technique. But with so many highlighters on the market, it can be overwhelming to figure out which one is best for your skin tone. In this post, I’ll be sharing all the tips and tricks you need to highlight like a pro and rock your glow wherever you go. So let’s get started!
How to Find my Skin Tone
Before choosing a highlighter that looks great on you, we need to find out your skin tone. This is important because your skin tone determines which highlighter shades flatter you the most. There are three primary skin tones: warm, cool, and neutral. To identify your skin tone, you can try any of these simple methods:
- Look at the veins on your wrist. If they appear blue or purple, you have a cool skin tone. If they are greenish, your skin tone is warm. If you can’t tell, you have a neutral skin tone.
- Hold a white shirt up to your face. If your skin appears pinkish or bluish, it is cool toned. In contrast, if your skin appears more yellow, it is warm toned. If neither of those seem right, you have a neutral skin tone.
- Consider your reaction to the sun. Do you burn easily, or do you tan? Those with cool skin tones tend to burn quickly and rarely tan, while those with warmer skin tones can tan quickly and rarely burn. If you don’t fit neatly into either category, you have a neutral skin tone.
There are additional factors that can help pinpoint your skin’s undertone, but these are some easy steps to help you get started.
Choosing a Highlighter for Your Skin Tone
Alright, y’all. Let’s talk about highlighters. The key to finding the perfect highlighter is making sure you choose one that fits your skin tone. Trust me, I made the mistake of buying a highlighter that looked bomb on my friend but looked terrible on me. It’s all about finding what works for you.
First up, let’s talk about fair skin tones. If you have fair skin, you want to go for highlighters that have pink or champagne undertones. Avoid gold or warm-toned highlighters, they’ll make you look washed out. One highlighter that is perfect for fair skin tones is the BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector in Pearl. It’s a beautiful pearly white shade that will give you a gorgeous glow.
Next, for all my babes with medium skin tones. You want to look for highlighters with a golden or peachy undertone. Stay away from highlighters that are too light or too dark. A perfect highlighter for medium skin tones is the Fenty Beauty Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter in Hustla Baby. It has a gorgeous golden shimmer that will make your skin look radiant.
For all my tan babes out there, you want to go for highlighters with a bronze or copper undertone. Avoid highlighters that are too light as they can wash you out. The Anastasia Beverly Hills Amrezy Highlighter is the perfect highlighter for tan skin tones. It has a beautiful golden bronze shimmer that will complement your skin perfectly.
Finally, for all my dark skin beauties, you want to go for highlighters with a deep bronze or gold undertone. Highlighters that are too light won’t be noticeable on your skin. One highlighter that is perfect for dark skin tones is the Mented Cosmetics Skin Highlight in #5. It has a gorgeous warm gold undertone that will look stunning on your skin.
Remember, when choosing a highlighter, it’s all about finding what works for you. Don’t go buying a highlighter just because it’s popular or because it looks good on someone else. Take the time to find the perfect highlighter for your skin tone and trust me, it will make all the difference. If you need more tips on how to find the right highlighter for your skin tone, check out this article.
Conclusion: Let’s Highlight Our Best Features!
Now that we have a better understanding of highlighting and how it can enhance our natural features, it’s time to go out there and find the perfect highlighter for our skin tone. Remember, it’s all about accentuating those areas that catch the light and make us glow.
Don’t be afraid to experiment and try different shades and formulas to find what works best for you. And remember, sometimes less is more when it comes to highlighting. A subtle glow can make just as much of an impact as a blinding highlight.
It’s also essential to take good care of our skin before applying any makeup. Hydrated and well-moisturized skin can make a massive difference in how our highlighter applies and looks on our skin.
Lastly, confidence is key! Let’s embrace our unique beauty and rock our highlighted features with pride. So go ahead and highlight those cheekbones, Cupid’s bow, and inner corners of the eyes – let’s show the world what we’re working with!