Another #BEAUTYMONDAY and the second to last guest post in my series! I am excited to bring you..drum roll please…Amanda Goodhue, from www.agoodhue.net! Her blog is SO cute and relatable (plus she is stinking adorable). You are going to love her, just like I’m sure you loved all the other ladies from my guest post round-up! Luckily, Amanda is here to break it all down for you. Keep reading to get the low down on her must-have highlighters to get the best glow.
Highlighters have been having a serious moment and being the highlighter junkie that I am, I couldn’t be more thrilled. While beauty trends, much like fashion trends, can come and go, I think strobing is around to stay. At least for a while. There are so many unique and gorgeous highlighters out that you can use to get the strobing look, not to mention so many different types of formulas from liquids to powders. So many in fact that it can be challenging to figure out what really is the best and how to best use them.
DEWY FOUNDATION
Technically not a highlighter I still wanted to include a foundation in this post because I think if you’re going for a super glowy look, you must start with a glowing base. My foundation pick is Physicians Formula Touch Of Glow Foundation, which is lightweight, yet covers extremely well, blends easily and evenly and gives my skin a dewy finish, creating the perfect base to lay my highlight.
LIQUID ILLUMINATOR
After applying your base, you can apply liquid illuminators to cheekbones, under brow bone, and on the décolletage to get a pretty, natural-looking glow. Or, you can even mix a couple drops of liquid illuminator to your foundation before applying to get a subtle, all over glow. I’ve been using NYX Cosmetics Born to Glow Liquid Illuminator in Sunbeam, which is a pretty pearly soft pink.
CREAM-TO-POWDER HIGHLIGHTER
Cream-to-powder formulas are buildable and extremely blendable which allows for a subtle, soft highlight, or a full on strobe. Right now I have been using ColourPop Super Shock Cheek in Lunch Money pretty much non-stop. It is so creamy soft and gives a gorgeous pop of highlight on my cheeks.
CREAM STICK ILLUMINATOR
One of the easiest highlighting products to use is a creamy stick illuminator, such as It Cosmetics Hello Light Anti-Aging Luminizing Creme Stick. Just swipe, then blend with your fingers to soften and you’re good to go!
POWDER HIGHLIGHTER
I have to say that powder highlighters are typically my go-tos, especially the Becca x Jaclyn Hill Champagne Collection. The best way to apply is either with a soft fan brush, or with a duo-fiber stippling brush to dust over the areas you want to highlight. Most of the time I use either a liquid or cream stick highlighter and then dust powder highlight over– total glow-worthy!
Well, not only does she take incredible pictures, but she also has amazing tips and tricks! I know that I am kind of a highlighter newbie, so the break down of each type of highlighter really allowed me to pick the best one for my skin type. I think I will stick to my powder highlighter by The Balm since that seems like it going to be the best one for oily skin!!!
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Would love to try the NYX Cosmetics Born to Glow Liquid Illuminator… I have been looking for it here in South Africa but can not get my hands on it. 🙁
Noo!!! That is so unfortunate!
Oh, my God! I’m so scared of highlighters because my skin is quite pale and I have literally 0 skills at applying it.
Man I am SO pale too! I use The Balm Mary Loumanizer and it is PERFECT for us pale ladies.
Such a great post. I have a YSL highlighter that I have been afraid to use and this gives me the confidence to try it.
Definitely try it!
So pretty!! I love that highlighter!
Thanks Jackie!
I’ve never used any sort of highlighters but now I think it’s time to try them – especially while I still have a summer tan!
Yes! That is the perfect time!
This information is awesome! I have actually been wanting to up my highlighting game but did not really know where to start and what the difference was in various products. Thank you for sharing, this was so helpful!
No problem, Elizabeth! So glad you liked it!
I am going to HAVE to try this highlighter. It looks amazing on you! And can I just say, your photos are amazing! I always try shots like this and can never get them right!
xo, Amanda | http://www.thegoldengirldiary.com
Thanks Amanda!! I really appreciate it!!!
I’ve never heard of that physicians formula foundation! I’ll have to check it out as I love dewy looking skin! 🙂
It’s perfect for dewy skin!
Love a great highlighter!! I use a lot of the It Cosmetic products, but haven’t tried their highlighter! Will have to definitely check that one out! Thanks for sharing!
xo,
January
http://www.januaryhart.com
You are so welcome January!
I’m dying to try that Becca Highlighter! Looks so pretty!
It is GORGEOUS.
Great products! I’ve tried IT Cosmetics, but never their highlighter.
The highlighter is great!
I’m obsessed with the NYX liquid one right now. The rosie gold shade is divine! Hugs, Kait
http://www.baskinginburgundy.com
Thanks Kait! SO true.
Physicians Formula, huh? I havent had great luck with them but might check this foundation out. Might be good to have on the go in my makeup bag in my purse for touch-ups!
It is perfect for that Karen!
I have just discovered the joy of the highlighter powder. I didn’t think to apply it with a fan brush but that makes perfect sense. I can’t tell you how it has changed my make up game!!
I am SO glad Terri!!!!
I just recently started using a highlighter , so this post is SUPER helpful for me! The one I bought isn’t very good (I got it cause it was cheap, go figure lol), so I’ll be taking what I learned from this post with me when I go pick out my next one 🙂
I’m so glad KP!!!
I have no clue what a highlighter is but if it works go for it. I think anyone who can apply makeup is a goddess.
LOL. Rebecca! You can totally do it too!
Thanks for sharing! I need so much help with makeup especially highlighters so this post was super helpful!
You are so welcome Maria!!!
Need to try the cream stick illuminator!
XO,
Anna
http://www.blushingrosestyle.com
It is a great illuminator. I love it!
Highlight is a must for me, I love to look glowy and illuminated, even if it’s a no make up make up day.
My favorite right now is Becca’s Moonstone, but the Ambient palette is a close second.
Katie | Katie Like Me
I don’t know what any of this means. You look great though so maybe I should educate myself!
Thanks Rachel!! Highlighter can be a makeup game changer!
I am not a makeup girl, but my daughter would surely love to try these products. I will share this with her.
Thanks lady!! Much appreciated!
These look awesome! Can’t wait to try some of them!
Thanks Ali!
I had no idea that there were so many highlighter products! I thought they just came in a stick, looks great though!
Thanks Charlotte 🙂
I use a powder highlighter because it is so much easier to work with. I do like the sound of the stick highlighter that might be good to use x
Stick highlighter is so easy to use!
I haven’t used a highlighter since my 20’s and am not sure I’d even know where to begin. It sounds very interesting though!
That’s really nice! I don’t really use highlighters and I am not familiar with most of the brands, but it’s good to learn new things especially about make-up and what works great and what doesn’t.
Highlighters can really change your makeup game up!!!
I’m a huge highlighter fan. I’m constantly looking for new formulations to try. I have a couple of ColorPop, which I love. Next on my list to ty is an Anastasia Glow Kit.
I want to try the Glow Kit SO BAD
I wish I knew how to use makeup. I had no idea highlighters even existed until your post. I have so much to learn!
They are so fun. You will love them!
Such great picks! I LOVE highlighter and I can never do my makeup without it. I tend to layer liquid and a powder! You need to try the new Coverfx enhancer drops!
La Belle Sirene
YES. those are on my list!!!!
I am so out of touch with the world of makeup. I tend to throw on mascara and call it a day. But these all sound great.
They are all super fun!
Nice! Been looking for a post like this for comparisons. I’m using my Etude House (Korean) Beam Highlighter and I love it, but it’s so hard to get a replacement so I’m looking into USA brands now. =/
These are ALL good options 🙂
I have never heard of some of these products but they all look great. I will be checking them out.
Thanks Robin! Let me know what you think 🙂
Highlighting is something that I have never really mastered. Thanks so much for sharing this.
I have always loved the art of highlighting and have been envious of those that can pull it off. Maybe I can with these products.
Love this post and these photos are great! I too have oily skin (in the summer especially)… good to know I am on the right track with powder highlighter as well!
X,
Heather
http://www.alittlecasual.com
I’ve been dying to try different make up for years. I’m so bad, a little concealer and bronzer and out the door I go. These look great and now I really have my brave ‘unmadeup’ face on but going to try this weekend !!
YAY! Let me know what you think!
I’ve been wanting to try out Lunchmoney! Glad to know it can be subtle or built up! Thanks!
No problem 🙂
I’ll have to give that Physician’s Formula foundation a go soon!
I have never used a highlighter before! Maybe I will have to be brave and try experimenting with different types of makeup. Thanks for sharing so much about highlighters!
No problem, Stacey!
I have never tried a highlighter before. I am going to have to check these out, they sound great!
Thanks Debra!!
Thanks for compiling this round-up! I have been wanting to check out the It Cosmetics Hello Light Anti-Aging Luminizing Creme Stick.
Great suggestions!!! I’m highlighter obsessed!!! Nothing more fab than a fabulous glow 🙂
Thanks girl!!!
Great post! NYX is my go to because it’s cheap and looks great! Love a good glow!
Thanks Tabitha!!!
I’ve never tried highlighting before but thanks for the info…I would have never known where to begin.
You are so welcome!
I know absolutely nothing about highlighters! I have one…and I try to use it…I don’t even know if it looks right or not 🙂
Hopefully this post helped!