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I think everyone has heard about the "new" trend in makeup called "strobing". Actually, it's not that new really, as makeup artists have been doing it for quite a while now before the "Kim-Kardashian-Contour" craze kicked in and social media was flooded with photos of her with makeup drawn in lines on her face.
Strobing is highlighting, but with a tiny bit more oomph. You just dial the light up a bit (or down) depending on where you're going and what the occasion is.
So here, I take you through my Top 5 Strobing products and talk a little about what strobing is all about.
So here's a photo comparison of the gorgeous Kylie Jenner with contouring and with strobing. I personally like the strobing photo more as it evokes a more elegant and soft aesthetic.
Tips to Strobing
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| Face Chart for Strobing |
The main idea behind strobing is to highlight and "bring forth" the higher planes of your face, like your cheekbones. This is different to contouring, which requires you to create artificial shadows which have the effect of "deepening" the areas of your face to give you that chiseled look.
Strobing, if done properly should give you the same effect as contouring but a more natural and softer look. You won't look as made up. Strobing is much easier and faster than con
So, the above face chart gives you the idea of where to place your strobing/highlighting product. You essentially want to bring more attention to areas around your eyes and your cheekbones, and chin. You can if you wish, apply a bit above your upper lip for a fuller lip look, but I tend to skip this because I want to avoid the overly artificial "bright lights" look.
It's best to start with a moisturised face and a plain base. If you are using a cream/liquid based highlighting product, you can mix in with your foundation. An alternative product that I've found to be very good at brightening and prepping the skin is Chanel's Le Blanc Light Creator Brightening Makeup Base. Just be a bit careful, you don't want your skin to look like a disco ball.
Then apply your highlighting product to the areas, I've indicated above in the face chart. Above the eyebrows, under the brow bone, down the middle of the nose, above your cheekbones and pull up like in inverse "C" shape to the area above your brows. If you like, you can apply some on your chin. I like to, as I have a flatter chin.
Now, when it comes to choosing the colour of your highlighting product, I would recommend something that compliments your skin if you want it to stand out a bit, or one that matches your skin. For night time, you can amp it up by choosing a more brighter colour like the Hourglass one I show below.
As a rule, blend well!
Choice of products
Cream/liquids are easier to blend but far more messier. Powder products are good but I've found some to have a bit more shimmer than necessary. It's all personal preference.
When it comes to choice of colours, you can go neutral like the Benefit Wattsup and Hourglass Strobing powder that I show below. The better option is to choose something that matches your skin tone. If your fair and have pink undertones, champagne colours look lovely. If your olive skinned like me, peach, gold or bronze are amazing. If your darker toned, then I think gold and bronze tones look great.
My Top 5 Strobing Products
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| Makeup Store's Strobing Products |
I really like the Makeup Store's strobing products which are a creamy liquid. Their designed specifically for the trend but can easily be mixed into your foundation for a luminous look.
Each retail for A$60. They come with a paddle stick attached to the lid as you can see in the photo above. There is very tiny particles of shimmer of it, but don't let it scare you. This is a great product that's easy to blend and stays put all night.
The colours are: strobe glow (aspen - pink); midnight glow (pearl - gold); strobe glow (st. tropez)
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| Nars Multiple |
NARS St Lucia Illuminating Multiple. The multiple stick has a slight creamy formula which can be harder to blend during cooler months. I would apply it on the back of my hand first to warm it up.
This St. Lucia one is a limited edition version, but there are a multitude of shades available. It's handy because it is in a stick form and you can pretty much apply it straight from the tube to your face and blend with your fingers. Plus, as a multiple, you can use it as an eyeshadow and a lipstick/gloss too.
This Nars multiple stick retails for A$62
Benefit's Watt's Up is a classic. It's a neutral shade that tends towards a champagne colour. It really is made to suit all skin tones. Some go for High Beam, but I much prefer this one for the useability. I guess I like things that are compact. It also includes a sponge tip at the bottom to help you blend the product out or even apply it if you first put some of the product on the back of your hand.
It's really a very pretty colour.
This retails for A$53
Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Champagne Pop.
The Shimmering Skin Perfectors come in a 6 shades (link) and they also have it in liquid form with 5 shades (link) and in cream form with 5 shades (link). I personally prefer the pressed powder form, it's just easier.
It's quite a fine powder, but it doesn't kick up too much fall out. It almost has a creamy texture to it too. The colour payoff is insane, so go gentle. They often come out with limited edition colours too.
This retails for A$60
Hourglass Ambient Strobe Lighting Powder in Incandescent.
The strobe powder shades are in basically in the same shades as the ambient powders, just with a lot more shimmer in them. I would wear this at night because of the amount of shimmer. The shimmer particles are a bit chunky and visible to the eye. Still, it does blend quite well.
There are 4 shades in total.
This retails for A$60
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| You can see how bright it is |
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Final Thoughts: Strobing is just highlighting. Don't let the name scare you. It's easy
to do and gives you a much more natural luminous look. So, will you embrace this
"new" trend?
Yours Truly and with Lots of Love,
TeaCupofMakeup
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