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The trend now is ‘fresh’ makeup. And to give ‘light’ to your face, learn how to use highlighter for dark skin.

Use and abuse highlighter for dark skin! Do you know why? Heavy makeup is coming to an end. Well, not completely. But it has been giving way to lighter makeup, giving plenty of space for the use of highlighters.

So, it’s no surprise that a mountain of products are (increasingly) hitting the market. And the versions are countless. Between powders, creams and liquids. The problem is that most highlighters come in more pink and champagne tones.

These colors end up not looking so good on dark skin, because they make it too bright. And not with that delicate and sophisticated shine that we so want to achieve.

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How to choose the highlighter tone for black skin

Choose the same way you choose your foundation color. Keep in mind that the highlighter’s glow should appear to emanate from your skin.

For makeup artist, Thamires Rangel, “White highlighters, with silver sparkles, should be avoided, as they burst under the light and leave that white effect. Champagne, bronze and gold highlighters look incredible on dark skin.”

One of her favorites is the highlighter from the brand Toque de Natureza, in the color Peace Gold (in the R$24 range).

More highlighter for dark skin

“My skin is very oily! If I use highlighter in the heat, it doesn’t work. I look all shiny, lol”, says fashion PR Magá Moura.

She says that highlighter is one of her greatest allies, especially on cold days. His favorite is the powder from Urban Decay, from the Naked Illuminated Collection (about R$219).

Cover FX (R$56), in the color Gilded, is presenter Pathy de Jesus’ great find. She claims that the wrong color pigment can end up turning grayish-black skin.

“It took me a long time to find mine. There are good national options like those from Avon. But my real official passion was a find from the brand Cover FX in the color Gilded. I have stock at home.”

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How to use highlighter for black skin

Do you prefer a very discreet and sophisticated make-up? How about using highlighter before foundation? Huh? Yes, that’s right! And for the desired effect, you can use the stick highlighter for dark skin.

You have to be careful not to overdo it. Furthermore, this method does not prevent you from applying powder highlighter later, on the highlighted areas.

Another tip is to use stick or liquid highlighter in small quantities to give a setting effect. Makeup artist Jana Marques says: “I apply it before applying eyeshadow and it gives me a perfect glow.”

Which areas to apply highlighter to for dark skin

You may have already realized that, in the world of makeup (fashion), what really rules is common sense. In other words, there aren’t many rules.

This way, you are free to apply the highlighter wherever you want. Once again, with common sense!

For example: below the eyebrow, on the nose bone, on the bone above the cheek towards the temples. Additionally, you can also apply it to your lips and the arch of your mouth.

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What is the best brush to apply highlighter for black skin?

According to makeup artist Thamires Rangel, the best are the duo fiber or the fan brush (the one that looks like a broom), perfect for applying powder products.