It’s a new trend in cosmetics, this product helps emphasis your facial features. It’s like spotlight for best facial features. Illuminator are designed to refract the light, to give the skin the glowing look. So when its applied to your skin it will diffuse and soften problem spots and highlight areas that light falls on. This can help you diffuse your dark circles and also make your cheekbones pop.

Remember, that this is not a substitute for your foundation or concealer. Definitely don’t apply an illuminator to your whole face as you might just look like a light bulb! It is really a complimentary product, like a blush or contouring cream.

Illuminators come in liquid, cream and powder formulation. For Dry skin, Use liquid and cream versions. For oily skin, settle for powder versions.

If you acquire high shine due to really oily skin, try applying a mattifier or setting spray beforehand and then dusting the illuminator on top. This would help reduce the shine, especially at the area of concern. They also come in a wide range of colours from pearlescent colours for fairer skins to warm golden colours for olive and dark skin tones.

It is better to avoid too much sparkle or shine as it accentuates wrinkles and imperfections. Illuminators only have a hint of a pearlized pigment, which makes them a key product for makeup.

illuminators actually, can be applied with or without make up, or even the bare minimum make up. They help create a wonderful glow.

Application:

powder illuminator:  It is applied by using a soft blush brush. Swirl the brush to pick up the illuminator, shake off the excess and apply in a circular motion till you get perfect shine you want.

cream or liquid illuminators: To apply it, take a small amount and dab along the area you want to emphasise. Use your fingers, sponge or beauty blender to blend accordingly.

Apply illuminator to the top of the cheekbone, the centre of your nose and middle of your forehead and chin.

To make your lips appear bigger apply a small amount to your cupids bow. Or for your eyes to look bigger try placing a small amount in the corner of your eye and on the brow bone. This is especially helpful when you are going with nude lips or minimal eyes.