Highlighter (cosmetics)

For the writing implement, seeHighlighter.

This person is wearing highlighter on their cheekbones and their outer browbone, beneath the eyebrow

Highlighteris a type ofcosmeticproduct that reflects light.Often used forcontouring,it can be applied to the face or other parts of the body to brighten the skin on a given area, create the perception of depth and angles.The product can come in a variety of forms, including powder, liquid, cream,gloss,solid stick and jelly.Highlighters are different from illuminators.

Highlighters became a significant tool among theater and film actors shooting or performing indoors, where natural light was not available to provide definition of facial features like cheekbones, nose, and jawline.Highlighter also offers the possibility of heightening or diminishing a given feature to suit the character portrayed, as well as aesthetic trends.

Highlighters are usually in a white or champagne colour, but can be in many other colours as well including blue, pink, and rainbow, to suit certain makeup looks.

MAC CosmeticsStrobing Cream is credited as the first highlighter product to be made available to commercial consumers.

A long-time tool among makeup artists, highlighter sales saw significant gains among consumers in 2016.Some industry experts have attributed the growth in sales of highlighters and related products to the rise ofsocial mediausage, given the popularity ofYouTubemakeup tutorials and the proliferation ofsnapshot self-portraits.

See also

• Bronzer
• Rouge (cosmetics)