How to apply your illuminator?

Published on 05/16/2024 11:12

We all try to have a glowy complexion, fresh and radiant. For that there is the illuminator of complexion, on condition to choose well and to know how to apply it. Demonstration.

What 'complexion illuminator?

The complexion illuminator is the indispensable make-up accessory of the moment. The objective of this cosmetic product: to reflect the light on our face and revive the shine of the makeup. Thanks to him, one raises the bulge of the face and one says hello to the fresh and luminous glowy complexion that makes rage. If it was for a long time mainly applied to the brow bone to alleviate rather heavy makeup, today it is used in small touches on other targeted areas of the face: cheeks, eyelids, the edges of the nose and bow of Cupid (the upper part of the lips). It can be chosen neutral regardless of its skin tone, pink if one has white or orange skin for tanned skin.

How to apply your illuminator?

Obviously, it is mainly a history of taste, but generally, it is better to privilege a illuminator of the complexion with the liquid texture . Those with powder texture often give an opaque and unnatural result. And the reflective particles of the illuminators with cream texture can lodge in the folds around the eyes. There are several ways to apply your illuminator. None is better than another, everything depends on its beauty routine . To lighten the whole face , a drop of illuminator can be mixed with its usual foundation . Alternatively, it can be applied either before or after the foundation step . Either with a large synthetic brush (like the one used to put blush ) or with his fingers. At the end of the day, the illuminator can bring light to the face without the need to remove make-up and remake. Convenient if you have to go out after a day of work for example.

3 tricks to divert the primary use of its illuminator

With a little system D, it is possible and easy to give another life to this product of makeup:
- By mixing a few drops of illuminator and pencil for the eyes (black, brown or of any color), one can create an eye shadow .
- The pink and apricot colored illuminator can also be applied to the lips to give them a touch of color.
- Finally, it gives a shimmering side to the matte lipstick and a new tint to its usual blush if one or two drops are mixed.

Thanks to Jean-Charles Perrier, make up artist France for Giorgio Armani.