No, you should not apply highlighter on your full face.
Highlighter is designed to accentuate specific areas of the face, adding luminosity and drawing attention to your best features. Applying it all over would result in an overly shiny, unnatural, and potentially unflattering appearance. Instead of creating a healthy glow, it could make your skin look greasy or emphasize texture.
Here's why targeted application is key:
- Intended Use: Highlighter is formulated to reflect light and create dimension on specific points of the face.
- Achieving a Natural Glow: Strategic placement, such as on the cheekbones, brow bone, inner corner of the eyes, and cupid's bow, catches the light and creates a subtle, natural-looking radiance.
- Avoiding a Shiny, Greasy Look: Applying highlighter all over would scatter light unevenly and lead to an excessively shiny appearance.
- Emphasizing Texture: Applying highlighter to areas with large pores or texture will accentuate them, making them more visible.
Instead of applying highlighter all over, focus on these areas:
- Cheekbones: Apply along the tops of your cheekbones, blending towards your temples.
- Brow Bone: Apply just below the arch of your eyebrow to lift and define your brow.
- Inner Corner of Eyes: A small dab in the inner corner can brighten your eyes and make you look more awake.
- Cupid's Bow: Applying a touch of highlighter above your cupid's bow can make your lips appear fuller.
- Bridge of Nose: A very thin line down the bridge of your nose can make it appear slimmer, but use a light hand.
By using highlighter strategically, you can achieve a luminous and radiant complexion without looking unnatural.
