Strobing??

Everybody and their grandmother has heard of contouring and has seen that photo of Kim Kardashian's HEAVY contouring routine. Although Kim K's standard isn't really every day achievable, a bit of contour and highlight can really add dimension to the face and just make you look more polished. Almost all cosmetic companies and makeup brands have released their own contouring products, and everybody seems to be trying it.  So, when I heard about a French makeup technique called Strobing, I was intrigued. Basically, this is the process of adding dimension to the face using light and light alone. Highlighting products are applied to the higher planes of the faces: the top of the cheekbones, the bridge of the nose, brow bone. All the areas where the sun would naturally hit. 

I have to say, I really like it! It's so low maintenance, and gives a 'lit from within' look to the face. It's faster without having to blend that contour, and still adds shape to the face. Don't get me wrong, I'll still use contouring for more dramatic evening makeup, but this is great for my every day routine. Especially for this time of year! For this look I used Benefit Watt's Up cream highlighter, cream products add a natural dewy look to the skin, but any highlighter will work.  Have you tried Strobing? 
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