Strobing Technique

I'm back so soon!
This technique is VERY on trend right now, so I thought I'd share how I "strobe."

"Strobing" is basically extreme highlighting, which I'm all about in the summertime. Having oily skin, I like to mattify my face and then put the glow in all the right places. For people with dry skin, you're probably going to LOVE this. I feel like it should just be called "The JLo Effect," because you will look and feel like her, I promise.

Someone came up with this technique as an alternative to contouring; no bronzer is used on the face, only highlight (and blush, if you feel like you need it. I personally don't use it with this technique.)

Here is how I strobe:

 

I started off with this tube of liquid gold, Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in 'Opal'

(this product is absolutely gorgeous, I'm trying to conserve every last drop)

 

 

I had already applied a liquid foundation to her face (do not use a powder foundation as this technique could end up looking very patchy on the skin). I lightly dabbed that onto the areas of the face where the light would naturally hit; the highest points of the face. I recommend starting off with a small amount and building up to your desired intensity.

 

 

 Next, I used a powder highlighter to dust on the very high points of the face with a small fluffy brush for more precision. This one is by Laura Mercier.

 

 

This is the finished product! I think this technique is perfect for the daytime and it makes the skin look so glowy and fresh and youthful; I love it!

 

If you have really fair skin and are afraid to try to do a dramatic contour, this technique is a great alternative!

 

Good luck to those of you who give "strobing" a shot! Once you see your skin light up like a disco ball, there's no going back (there wasn't for me, at least).

 

Have a lovely rest of your day/night/morning/life

 

Love, Kris