Illuminating, from celeb favorites to tips to apply it even with the mask

We will never stop repeating it: there are never enough highlighters in our makeup bag. Nor did the fact d” wear a mask outside the home, covering the entire lower part of our face, it could curb the fever of the glow. Celebs teach: da Katie Holmes who, even outside the home and often without makeup, can give up everything but not her BFF: he kit Shimmer Brick at Bobbi Brown with various shades of fine powders that give a natural glow to the complexion.

The actress herself recently confided this in an interview with People. And what about Our Lady of Absolute Glow, aka Jennifer Lopez? Over 50 and from the skin that radiates beams of light. Thanks, of course, to a healthy and regular lifestyle, but also to its ace in the hole, as revealed by its make-up artist Mary Phillips: l’Iconic London Illuminator, on sale from Sephora for $ 40.

Daniel Martin, Meghan Markle’s former make-up artist, made the effect iconic Royal Glow, also preferred by Manuele Mameli, the official make – up artist of Chiara Ferragni that appears in every image with a fresh, compact and radiant complexion in a wonderfully natural way. Note: to have an effect shimmer Instagram filter proof, the digital entrepreneur prefers highlighter in cream.

ILLUMINATING AND MASK: IS IT POSSIBLE?
In any case, whether they are in powder, liquid, champagne color, rose gold or bronze, it is clear that giving light to the face is more than ever a goal, also (and above all, in the Covid era). “The word itself says it: the highlighter is designed to illuminate, to give a touch of light, to enhance the shapes and volumes of the face. He became a must have in one’s beauty, essential for creating gods make-up wow that seem to shine with their own light. But since, alas, in this period we have to use our friend mask, I recommend applying the illuminant in different strategic points, starting from the look to have a visually higher and more relaxed effect », says the make-up artist of the stars, Stefania Tranchino. But how to apply the highlighter artfully if we wear a mask? “It is necessary to have a small eye brush and a powder highlighter, then apply the product under the corner of the eyebrows and in the inner corner of the eye,” explains the expert.

How to choose, instead, the texture what’s right for us? «There are different types of illuminants on the market depending on the type of effect you want to obtain, the duration and age. The one that best suits the mask period all day is in powder, long lasting and usable on any occasion. I recommend it especially to those who tend to shine and produce more sebum. With the mask they can also go well the highlighters in stick, easy to apply and that work exactly like a lipstick: you can turn, apply directly to the skin and blend with your fingers. To be used only for dry and at most combination skin. They are ideal for a photo shoot or a special event liquid or gel ones, with a very artificial effect and not suitable for the mask since they tend to be sticky ».

ILLUMINATING, TO EACH HIS OWN
What are the steps to follow to have a radiant face like a celeb? “Since we are living in a global pandemic and with the mask 24 hours a day, I recommend a good skincare, a little concealer to even out everything and a light layer of powder before applying the highlighter. If you don’t want to give up a touch glow on the cheekbones, tip of the nose and Cupid’s bow, or the areas covered by the mask, my advice is to spread the‘highlighter a second before leaving the house. Anyhow, preparing a nice base is essential before applying the highlighter powder so that it adheres well to the base layer and powder “, suggests Stefania Tranchino to whom we also asked for a suggestion on the choice of nuance ad hoc for each complexion. “If you have a 2222dark or olive green better to opt for golden, coffee and bronze tones to create a makeup ultra glow. If instead the complexion is lighter, perfect is a highlighter tending tosilver, mother of pearl, rosé or light gold».

Now that everything is clear, indeed dazzling, in the gallery the celeb’s favorite highlighters and the seasonal novelties to have in the clutch bag … And on the face!