Carla GS wearing Urban Decay Naked Illuminated Shimmering Powder in “Lit”, $45 (top) and Maybelline Master Hi-Light in “Light Bronze” and “Deep Bronze”, $19.95 (bottom).
All of the new makeup products have one buzzword in common: brightening. At this stage you might be wondering… what does that actually mean?
Well, a brightening makeup product is an all-in-one blush, bronzer and highlighter that usually comes in a powder form. You wear it on your cheeks and face for a bright youthful flush.
Curious? I’ll talk you through it. (Post continues after video.)
The good news is, there are brightening makeup products available at both ends of the price spectrum. A beautiful budget product is the Maybelline Master Highlight, which comes in “Light Bronze” and “Deep Bronze” for $19.95.
For those who love a taste of luxury, consider the Bobbi Brown Brightening Brick ($75) and the Urban Decay Naked Illuminated Shimmering Powder ($45).
Finding the right product for you is one thing — using it is quite another. Here are my tricks for a glowing, bright complexion. (Post continues after video.)
An important thing to keep in mind is that a brightening makeup product is very different from a brightening skincare product.
A brightening skincare product will often come in the form of a serum or cream, and is aimed at whitening the skin - something I'm not entirely comfortable with.
On the other hand, a brightening makeup product will add a colourful glow to your face, which is what beauty should be all about.
Which of the new beauty products have you tried this season? Got any recommendations for us?
Beauty products which get compliments.
