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My Take on Strobing

01/29/16 | Beauty, makeup

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Strobing. After contouring, my easy one-step contour can be found here, it is the latest buzz word in the beauty world. Strobing is an an advanced form of highlighting where you take a light colored product and highlight the parts of your face you want to stand out, especially those where light would naturally hit it. 

Before we get too much into strobing though, many might ask what is the difference between this and HAC (highlighting and contouring).  I will be honest, Cosmo said it best, “why look sculpted when you could look dewy?” Good question, Cosmo. The answer is – it depends what you are going for and this Kendall side-by-side is a great example of the difference.

Okay, so you want to highlight, where to start?  The first thing is to figure out where you want to apply your shimmer.  I love this diagram of Gigi as it points out some of the key areas that work for all face shapes – the bridge of your nose, the tops of your cheekbones, your brow bone, and your Cupid’s bow.

Gigi Hadid Where to Highlight Diagram

Then from there, pick your poison with the type of makeup and I have seen beautiful strobing results with photo finish primers, shimmer powder, highlighter stick, sheer blush, and many more. On occasions when I decide to strobe, and I will be honest, it is not that often, I actually choose to use ‘The Loose Shimmer’ Eyeshadow by Kevyn Aucoin Beauty. The key to choosing the right highlighter is to find one that complements your skin tone as you are going for a subtle sheen.

evin Aucoin Loose Shadow as HighlightKevin Aucoin Loose Shadow Highlight Applying Kevin Aucoin Loose Shadow HighlightFinished Kevin Aucoin Loose Shadow Highlight

Now go forth and strive for the ultimate in strobing perfection: 

Example of Great Strobing

 Have a great weekend! 

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Comments

  1. Bella says

    February 2, 2016 at 12:35 am

    Desi looks so much like Jlo in that last pic!! Wow!!

    This was very informational! I love it!! I am now on the hunt for a highlight that closely matches my skintone. The one I have now is very light pink. but it slays!! lol

  2. Violette says

    February 1, 2016 at 5:52 am

    Great tips! I need to try it! Happy Monday x

    http://violettedaily.com

  3. Hailey says

    January 31, 2016 at 10:22 pm

    What a cool thing! I’ve never been able to make contouring look natural, but I’d definitely give this a try. It seems easier. You look beautiful!

    Hailey
    http://www.themiddlecloset.com

  4. Amy Ann says

    January 31, 2016 at 8:55 pm

    I hadn’t heard of this. Thanks for enlightening me! You look gorgeous.

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

  5. Kristie says

    January 31, 2016 at 2:10 pm

    Nice tips!

    http://www.bluelabelsboutique.com
    http://www.fashionnotfear.wordpress.com

  6. Mica says

    January 30, 2016 at 7:38 pm

    I’d never heard of strobing before but this does give you a lovely glow – what a nice product 🙂

    Away From The Blue Blog

  7. Floortje says

    January 30, 2016 at 3:56 am

    You look flawless! Great post dear

    Xx,

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  8. Sandy "HC" Callan says

    January 29, 2016 at 11:47 am

    I think JLO uses True Match Lumi Highlighters? I think on saw that on her Instantgram LOVE HER!!!

  9. Elements of Ellis says

    January 29, 2016 at 11:42 am

    I love to highlight (or strobe) and contour! I recently got the Anastasia Beverly Hills highlight and I love it!

    http://elementsofellis.com/

  10. Victoria Fox says

    January 29, 2016 at 11:18 am

    Loving this tip! I am in love with how fabulous the turn out is of this look! SO great!
    xoxo,Victoria
    http://www.coffeeandablonde.blogspot.com

  11. Jill says

    January 29, 2016 at 11:01 am

    Your skin looks amazing! I need to find a good highlighter!

    Jill
    Doused In Pink

  12. Candice says

    January 29, 2016 at 8:02 am

    I just love Jlo’s glow!

    Candice | Beauty Candy Loves

  13. Alecz says

    January 29, 2016 at 7:50 am

    I feel like this is much for doable for me thank conturing haha. It seems a but more easy to apply!

    https://forsevenseasons.wordpress.com

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