Strobing 101

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IMG_7589Strobing essentially is just a fancier way of saying highlighting but the technique is much more involved in my opinion.

I love everything about dewy, glossy skin, it makes you look youthful and healthier overall.Now there are million ways to highlight the skin with many different types of products but “strobing” should be done with liquid or creams to get that full-on glow effect. It’s my personal preference of highlighting the skin to begin with and looks more natural than powders or concealers. Normally you would highlight the bridge of the nose and cheek bones on a day to day basis but when one “strobes” the placement of the creams/liquids is more strategic. I’ve skipped contour all together and focused on highlighting, I find that it shapes the face and gives structure but in the most natural way possible. I applied the Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in Moonstone (my favorite highlighter period) on the high points of my cheeks, bridge of my nose, center of my forehead, brow bones, inner tear ducts, cupids bow, center of my chin, above the arch of my brow and the center of my lips over top of my lip color. It sounds like a lot to do and some even go further but the finish is well worth the time. Now for the oily gals, you can find a finely milled powder if cream is too greasy for you. I’m oily-combo so placing powder in certain areas of my face with a small tapered brush like the Wayne Goss 02 is great for combating the shine. I also use cream blush to add even more luminosity but it’s entirely up to you and your preference. I’ve gotten so many compliments over the past few weeks on my skin and I tell everyone “it’s just cream”. How do you guys strobe?

  • http://www.erinandkatherine.com Erin and Katherine

    I love using MAC’s Strobe Cream for this or the Dior Glow Maximizer. This looks is so fresh and glowy, love it on you.

    Erin | Erin and Katherine Talk Beauty

    • https://tamirajarrel.com/ Tamira

      I haven’t used strobe cream for years, I use to love that stuff! Maybe I’ll go pick up a bottle but thank you dear! xoxo

  • http://theelimitededition.com/ Leticia (Thee Limited Edition)

    This is how I want to look all the time!! I’m oily combo and I could probably do something like this but my weirdo brain is like YOU NEED POWDER!

    Anyway, this look is SO gorgeous!

    • https://tamirajarrel.com/ Tamira

      Aww play around at home first and see how it works out, Thanks babe!

  • http://www.alicegracebeauty.com Alice Grace

    I’ve heard so many things about the Becca Shimmering Skin Perfectors, so I think it’s about time I add one (or all?!) of the shades to my collection. As I have drier skin, I much prefer using cream products and I love Benefit’s Watt’s Up or Illamasqua Lies, for an intense highlight.

    Alice / alicegracebeauty.com

    x

    • https://tamirajarrel.com/ Tamira

      Oh then you’d love it! My favorite is Moonstone but I just purchase Opal which has a rose gold undertone to it and I think I love it more! I’ve tried Watt’s Up before and its gorgeous
      !

  • Lauren

    I love the idea of strobing, and the Becca shimmering skin perfecter looks heavenly!

    Lauren x | http://www.laurenselwood.com

    • https://tamirajarrel.com/ Tamira

      Yes! Thanks dear! xoxo

  • http://www.angerawrs.co.uk/ Angeline

    Love the concept of strobing, I’m yet to try anything from Becca! But the Charlotte Tilbury’s Filmstar Bronze and Glow definitely has a good highlighter!

    http://www.angerawrs.co.uk

    • https://tamirajarrel.com/ Tamira

      Hope you get to try it in the near future! The CT Filmstar Bronze & Glow is absolutely stunning!

  • http://nueyork.blogspot.com nueyork

    I really love the idea of this and the way it looks in photos, but I am definitely worried I will end up looking like a disco ball! x

    nueyork.blogspot.com

    • https://tamirajarrel.com/ Tamira

      Play around with it at home first, you never know! xoxo

  • http://www.dreaminlace.com/ DreamInLace

    Wow, your skin looks AMAZING! I love this idea of simply highlighting, and leaving out the contour. It does make your skin look so radiant and healthy. You’re the second person I’ve seen declare the Becca highlighter a good one, adding that to my list!

    xoxo – Kelly
    http://www.dreaminlace.com

    • https://tamirajarrel.com/ Tamira

      You’re such a doll, thank you! You must get it, it’s sooooooo good! xoxo

  • Marjorie

    GORGEOUS!

    Marjorie | http://atouchofpink1.blogspot.ca/

    • https://tamirajarrel.com/ Tamira

      : ) xoxo

  • http://stardustclassicfilmblog.blogspot.com Vanessa Buttino

    I like the way it looks in the photo, but I’m kinda worried that it would look mega-greasy in real life. How did it wear/look throughout the day?

    • https://tamirajarrel.com/ Tamira

      Thanks babe! I get a little shiny on my nose and center of my forehead but thats pretty much it and I kind of like that to peek through but the Hourglass powder or the CT one really helps it from looking greasy.

  • http://www.TheBlushingGiraffe.com/ Iqra

    You look radiant! The Becca highlighters are breathtaking, I really want to add one to my collection soon and I love the idea of strobing too, this post was really informative – thankyou ^_^

    Iqra |The Blushing Giraffe x

    • https://tamirajarrel.com/ Tamira

      Thank you so much dear! I’m so glad I was able to help! xoxo

  • http://a-little-treat.blogspot.com Zazie Bibi

    Absolutely love the glowing and radiant look, but sadly it’s really hard to achieve when you have acne :(( boo, one day! x

    A Little Treat | Beauty & Lifestyle Blog

    • https://tamirajarrel.com/ Tamira

      Thank you so m much and don’t give up! I bet you’d look amazing!

  • http://www.emilytrinh.com emilytrinh

    Beautiful look!

    Emily | Always Emily

    • https://tamirajarrel.com/ Tamira

      Thank you so much! xoxo

  • http://poundingyounghearts.blogspot.com.au/ Hannah Bowman

    Absolutely stunning! x

    poundingyounghearts.blogspot.com

    • https://tamirajarrel.com/ Tamira

      Thank you : )

  • http://abeautyromancee.blogspot.co.uk Millie Robinson

    Your skin looks stunning! x

    http://abeautyromancee.blogspot.co.uk
    http://abeautyromancee.blogspot.co.uk

    • https://tamirajarrel.com/ Tamira

      Thank you dear! xoxo

  • http://bronzerbunny.com/ Joyce | bronzer bunny

    looks amazing on you :)

    • https://tamirajarrel.com/ Tamira

      Thanks love xoxo

  • http://www.eggcanvas.me/ Erica Choi

    This is so gorgeous Tamira! Love that beautiful glow :)

    Erica
    http://www.eggcanvas.me

    • https://tamirajarrel.com/ Tamira

      Thanks babe! xoxo I’m obsessed with highlighter lol

  • http://curlsandmints.blogspot.sg/ Aishah B

    Your skin looks gorgeous!
    I love using the mary-lou manizer from the balm to highlight my skin :-)

    xx
    http://www.curlsandmints.com

  • Asmita Vadali

    this is so beautiful! may i ask where your necklace is from?