Highlighting has got a NEW name!
Strobing (as in basically amplifying particular areas of your visage instead of just highlighting) is the latest beauty trend for S/S15, and is throwing shade actually make that, casting light upon the time consuming efforts of the masses – contouring.
Yes, folks that daily contouring ritual might just be replaced with a facial structure so bright it could be solar powered, thanks to this new face-sculpting technique!
I’m a long time fan of dewy, radiant glowing skin and highlighters, so when I heard the word “strobing” I have to admit I knew right away I’d love this trend.
Strobing will create a “spotlight” effect to the high points of the face, illuminating and freshening up the complexion. It is a more forgiving form of makeup application to define the features of the face than contouring, as it can be dubious work selecting and blending out contour shades from ashy grey to overly orange. Depending on the level of “strobe” you go for this trend could be a tad time consuming, so work out how much emphasis you’re going for and “do you boo“.
As with all makeup application, I highly recommend a consistent, dedicated skincare routine which aids in that radiant skin look we already talked about. Get yourself an awesome skin care routine and your skin will thank you for it, allowing “your best skin” to shine through, whilst allowing minimal makeup application – for a more natural approach to a “made up look”.
Get the Look:
I can’t but think of cult classic, MAC Strobe Cream. I mean MAC’s Strobe Cream was made for this beauty “trend” am I right? Any other fellow Strobe Cream fanatics out there? Oh and by the way, MAC also have a lotion formula in the “Strobe family” if the cream formula isn’t for you. Cutesy travel-sized bottles are also available. Perfect for holiers!
Becca Highlighters:
The status placed on Becca’s Highlighters is astounding with makeup artist and YouTube favourite Jaclyn Hill fangirling over these highlighters.
Finely milled, beautifully blendable, super pigmented these highlighters are legendary.
A budget friendly glow enhancer comes in the form of L’Oréal Lumi Magique a drugstore winner and favourite of this blogger on a budget!
All set?
Setting powder can still be applied with this look to make sure everything stays in place, in everyday situations, especially if you’ve oily skin.
Light reflective, finely milled powders with blurring technology such as Nars Light Reflecting Pressed Setting Powder, are usually the powder of choice to use with this type of makeup technique, as the powder doesn’t dull the “strobe” effect too much, yet gives setting power without adding colour to the strobed areas.
P.S. “Listen” to your skin, when you know what skin type you are and what your skin can tolerate, you’ll know whether you need to powder or not!
Tip!
If the thoughts of a contour-free face frightens the “be-jaysus” out of you, then Cream Contour could be your friend to compliment the whole Strobing look! Just remember to blend, blend, blend!
Some suggestions:
Chanel – Soleil Tan de Chanel.
Clinique Contouring Stick.
What do you think of this new trend and will you give it a go? Let me know in the comments if you care to share!
As usual thank you so much for stopping by my little corner of the Internet world guys, (bit of a Gilmore Girls quote there, any fans?!) I really appreciate it.
Gail. Xx
UPDATE: Since posting this blog post last week I’m delighted to say that this blog post (my Instagram referring to this post – @littlegforce), was featured on both The Irish Examiner website on 16/06/15 as an example of the latest trend that “beauty addicts” are talking about and on the The Huffington Post Canada on 18/06/15. It’s always lovely to get some recognition for the hard work I put into the blog! Thank you SO much to the Irish Examiner and the Huffington Post Canada for the inclusion in each of their articles, alerting their readers to this new trend which has always been a favourite amongst some, and now that as it has been labelled a “trend“, is really starting to bloom in popularity!
Image: Issey Miyake – via getthegloss.com
Makeup: Alex Box for Issey Miyake.
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