The beauty game changer: A body highlighter

Have you ever wondered how supermodels and A-listers always have perfectly smooth, gleaming limbs on the red carpet? It’s all down to artfully applied body highlighter. Just as a highlight adds dimension and a beautiful glow to the face, so it can do for the skin on your body. Even the rules are the same: know where to apply it, blend well, and layer to build up to your desired finish.

Prep your skin with a light body lotion, mixing in a few drops of liquid highlighter for an all-over sheen, or use a tinted body oil. Let it settle properly, then use focused highlighter on top. To enhance collarbones, use a powder highlighter applied with a small, tapered brush for precise application – the highlight should sit on the top of the collarbones – then swirl any that’s left over the shoulders. A highlight down the center of arms and shins is flattering and elongates the limbs. Use a cream or liquid highlighter and buff in with a flat kabuki brush or a damp Bodyblender. And if you want that natural-looking supermodel glow, make sure you use a warm, flesh-toned highlighter, avoiding anything with cool-blue undertones.