Strobing technique: how to make your face glow in 10 minutes

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Detailed instructions on how to refresh your face, correct its contours and give the skin a seductive moisturizing effect.

What is strobing

Heavy multi-layer technique of applying cosmetics has long been out of fashion. Today, everyone wants to look refreshed and have a fresh, glowing face. Especially for this, there is strobing in makeup, which really works wonders.

This face sculpting technique helps to give it an expressive radiance, makes it slightly more voluminous and creates a wet sheen effect. Unlike traditional contouring, which uses darker concealers, strobing does not involve carefully drawing all parts of the face and creating new features with makeup. The desired effect is achieved by using a light shining powder or highlighter. If you highlight certain areas of the face with a highlighter, you can visually simulate it - emphasize the advantages and hide the flaws.

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Why is this technique so popular

It's simple. Strobing has many advantages:

• With radiance products, you can achieve a glossy, clear skin that looks very fresh and youthful.
• Strobing allows you to visually narrow your nose, raise your cheekbones and sharpen your chin.
• Makeup like this is easier and faster than contouring.
• Strobing looks great not only in everyday life, but also in the frame of a photo and video camera.

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Who is not suitable for strobing

• People with problem skin. If you have rashes, redness or allergies, you first need to bring your skin to a healthy state, and not try to correct the situation by masking imperfections with decorative cosmetics.
• People with very oily skin. There is a great risk that the makeup will bleed and the skin will look painful and unnatural.

How to make strobing: step by step instructions

Prepare cosmetics

You will need a light shine powder or highlighter. You can use brushes, but not required; you can blend strobing products with your fingertips. A fixing spray is useful to set your makeup.

Examples of cosmetics:

• Powder with diamond particles Lioele Sun Elastic Pact.
• Palette of strobe portholes. Save 10% on U49E7JEOZ43WC2QF when ordering online.
• Multifunctional highlighter.
• Porthole.
• Make-up fixer.

If you have dry skin, use a creamy highlighter, but if it is prone to oily or combination, a crumbly one is better. However, you can always combine textures. For example, apply a loose product on the forehead, and cream on the cheekbones, where the skin is usually drier.

Prepare your skin

Without this, no makeup will look perfect.

1. Cleanse your skin. Wash your face well. This can be done with a wash gel, micellar water or skin milk. Apply a toner to your skin to complete the process.

Examples of cosmetics:

• Enzyme Facial Foam.
• Micellar water. It can be bought with an 8% discount at promocodes4u.
• Multivitamin milk.

2. Moisten. To prevent your face from looking dehydrated and tired, you need to use a moisturizer or gel. Do not apply too much of the product to your skin; it should not roll off when you do your makeup.

Examples of cosmetics:

• Moisturizing face gel with cucumber extract.
• Hyaluronic acid cream.

3. Correct imperfections. If you have small pimples, acne marks or redness, they need to be carefully masked with a concealer. Do not forget to apply concealer to the area under the eyes: it will help to hide signs of fatigue, remove circles and significantly refresh your eyes.

Examples of cosmetics:

• Palette for color correction.
• Concealer for dark circles under the eyes.

4. Apply foundation. The tone should be perfect, so you should pay special attention to this item.

Examples of cosmetics:

• Long-lasting foundation.
• Cushion with a shine effect.
• Foundation fluid.

Apply highlighter

This can be done both with your fingers and with a brush.

1. Apply a small amount of highlighter to the center of the forehead.

2. Apply the highlighter under and above the brow. This will highlight the shape and curve of the eyebrow, and also make your look fresher and more open.

3. Apply a thin strip of highlighter all over the bridge of the nose. This will help make the nose smoother and thinner.

4. Draw small triangles on the cheekbones - this will slightly emphasize them.

5. Place a dot above the upper lip. This will help to emphasize the shape of the lips and visually increase their volume.

6. Draw a small circle on the chin, outlining its side lines.

7. Thoroughly blend with a wide fluffy brush all the spots where you have applied the highlighter. You can do the same with your fingers.

8. To make the makeup last as long as possible, use additional products, such as a fixing spray. But you should refuse matting agents: they can ruin everything.

How to avoid basic mistakes

The strobing technique is not very difficult, but it has its own nuances. Instead of a light refreshing shine, you can get an oily, oily face.

Tip 1

Do not try strobing for the first time before an important meeting, long-awaited event, or first date. In this case, the main thing is experience. Try applying this makeup at home several times when you don't need to rush anywhere.

Tip 2

Do not confuse a highlighter with a bronzer: the latter will not be able to create the desired effect and refresh your look. In addition, most bronzers have a pronounced yellow or reddish pigment. They are good for highlighting the tan, but not for strobing.

Tip 3

Don't overdo it with a highlighter. There should not be too much glare on your face, otherwise it will look unnatural, and the overflow will be too bright and obvious. Practice on your wrist first. The glow should be subtle.

Tip 4

Strobing is not recommended for daytime makeup. This technique is the best solution for evening events, because with it your face attracts attention not only for its relief, but also for its radiance. In such cases, cosmetics can enhance the natural beauty of the skin. During the day, in the light of the sun's rays, your face can look unnatural and unaesthetic.

Tip 5

Don't use too straight lines. Unlike contouring, strobing involves very smooth transitions. Everything should look as natural and natural as possible. To achieve this effect, blend the highlighter more thoroughly.

Tip 6

Don't overdo your makeup. Strobing is already a bright make-up. Consider this when choosing a lipstick shade or eyeshadow color. The best solution is to use a soft blush, regular black mascara and pastel lip gloss.

Tip 7

Don't forget about the perfect tone. Before applying the highlighter, carefully mask any blemishes - breakouts, redness, scars - with a concealer, foundation or BB cream. You can switch to using a highlighter only after you achieve velvety skin and hide all imperfections.

Outcome

Strobing is a simple makeup technique that anyone can master. It is able to give the skin a fresh, radiant appearance and correct facial features. Don't go overboard with the highlighter, make smooth transitions and stay natural.