What is a primer, shimmer, highlighter?

Now in the world of visage there are so many kinds of products with complex names and incomprehensible purpose that a beginner simply does not know what to grab and where to put. If the concepts of primer, shimmer and highlighter mean nothing to you, but you want to know what it is, then this article will definitely help.

The word "highlighter" is translated from English as "strongly illuminated". It consists of two words - hight and lights. So it literally denotes the most highlighted areas of the face.

In the cosmetic world, this product is used on those areas that need to highlight. The highlighter can be used as a separate special product. To arrange the glare, you can also use light shadows, white pencil or glowing powder. All these products help to place the necessary accents.

Highlighter in make-up is used to sculpture the face. This is a more gentle way than contouring with dark shadows.

A good highlighter is able to correct minor defects.. To hide noticeable pimples, you already need a tighter concealer or concealer. Beginners are well suited luminizer.

Using this tool is quite simple. It should be applied to certain areas of the skin - for example, to the inner corners of the eyes to make the look more open.

If you put a little highlighter on the middle of the chin and on the cheekbones, it will help to make the face more thin. Extending the nose and making it a little smaller is also possible with the help of this shining product. It is often used by sweeping along the contour of the eyebrows or lips - this will make your eyebrows more graphic and your lips will be feminine and sensual.

Although many people think that the primer is also designed to align the tone of the facein fact it is not at all like that. The main difference between the primer and tinting products is that it is a base for tone and does not change the complexion in any way.

The primer is applied to the cleansed face in front of all other makeup products. After it, all other means fall on the skin evenly and do not roll off.

A quality primer is able to make the surface of the skin less oily and prepare the face for a complete makeup. Do not think that the primer will turn the tone into a dense mask. It is designed to extend the period of makeup socks. A primer is an indispensable tool if you plan to make a complex high-grade make-up using a lot of tone, corrector and sparkles. So you prolong the term of wearing make-up and protect your skin from the influence of makeup.

There are special primers for eyes, lips and the entire face.. The base is applied on the eyelids so that the shadows do not roll down. This product allows you to extend the time of wearing lipstick and protect your lips from the over-drying effect of cosmetics, especially matte ones.

Many people also do not see how the primer and the simple makeup base differ from each other. There are slight differences between these products. Makeup artists argue that the base is already able to change the color of the face and eyes. It gives a certain shade, so the makeup looks more bright.

The face shimmer has a lot in common with the highlighter. Literally, the name of this tool is translated as "flicker."And it fully reflects the essence of his work. Shimmer helps highlight the skin. Like the highlighter, this product slightly brightens the skin. But the difference is that the shimmer contains small particles reflecting light, because of which the shine appears to be pearlescent.

Shimmer can be used not only on those areas as the highlighter, but also on the whole body - for example, highlighting the neckline. Shimmer (like bronzer) is often used during photo shoots. This natural makeup allows you to achieve the effect of Photoshop in real life.

As you can see, there is nothing difficult to use these products. One has only to take into account certain recommendations. In addition, if you only make up for work or study, then you will not need these products.

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