Blush, Bronzer, Contour & Highlight · Product guide
Liquid highlighter
A liquid or drop highlighter, worn under, over or mixed into base.
Written by Lamyaa Aissi, professional makeup artist, Casablanca. Part of the Blush, Bronzer, Contour & Highlight guide.
When to use it
Mixed into foundation for an all-over glow, or pressed on the high points for a wet finish.
On Moroccan skin, in a Moroccan climate
Mixing it into base is the more wearable option in Moroccan heat, where a surface glow slides.
The rule that runs through every product on this site: check undertone, not just depth. Most Moroccan skin is olive or golden, and a neutral or pink-based product greys within the hour however precisely the depth matches. And for any long event, set in thin successive passes rather than one heavy layer — accumulated product slides in coastal humidity, while product laid down thinly stays.
What it will not do
Precision on a powdered face. It grabs.
The most common mistake
Using too much. It is far more concentrated than a powder equivalent.
Questions
What does liquid highlighter actually do?
A liquid or drop highlighter, worn under, over or mixed into base.
When should I use liquid highlighter?
Mixed into foundation for an all-over glow, or pressed on the high points for a wet finish.
Does liquid highlighter work on Moroccan skin tones?
Mixing it into base is the more wearable option in Moroccan heat, where a surface glow slides.
What is the most common mistake with liquid highlighter?
Using too much. It is far more concentrated than a powder equivalent.
Part of: Blush, Bronzer, Contour & Highlight
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