Strobing 101
Strobing 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?