STROBING
The dos and don’ts
Strobing is a huge trend that’s all about creating a gorgeous glow. Just like highlighting, it involves using pale shimmery shades to enhance the high points of your face – the tops of your cheeks, Cupid’s bow, chin and down the centre of y your nose. Stephen Adderton of Adderton Cosmetics explains. .
Do AVOID DARKNESS
Unlike contouring, strobing seeks to enhance features using only light – not light and dark. So, it uses highlighters to bring features forward. Using bronzer or darker colours can leave a muddy result. TRY Adderton Sheer Glo Lotion in Movie Star $55
Don’t OVERDOSE ON HIGHLIGHTER
It can leave an oil-slick look, which will accentuate open pores, congestion, unwanted facial hair or any fine lines.
Do APPLY GREAT QUALITY PRODUCTS – LIGHTLY
A heavy hand can leave a frightening finish. TRY Adderton Cheek & Eye Highlighter in Icing Sugar $45
Don’t APPLY IN STRIPES
A streak or spot of highlighter right on theth bridgeb id e of the nose or across the cheeks will only make your nose look larger, or make you look like a pixie.
Do BLEND WITH A BRUSH
Use a soft blush brush. It allows you to blend the product into cheeks, nose and brow bones, rather than apply just one streak! TRY Bourjois Sculpt Light Strobing Highlighter $25