Makeup Guide: Here Are 3 Easy Steps For That Perfect Strobing

By Gunjan Gaur Last Updated: Oct 1, 2016 | 15:44:19 IST

Every day we come across one or other technique in the makeup field. And this time, there is a new technique that is known as strobing. It is the new trend as it is much more natural and gives that perfect shine to your face. So, instead of going towards contouring and darkening the area of your face, you can go for strobing.

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In fact, this is the technique that all our gorgeous B-town divas namely, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Malaika Arora, Sonam Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, etc. use. 

And just Bollywood celebs, but telly land actresses like Divyanka Tripathi, Mouni Roy and others too use strobing. It basically highlights the areas and gives more youthful look to your face.

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So, follow these simple steps shared by our expert to complete a look.

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Step #1

Apply a thin layer of foundation and cover under eye circles, blemishes, patches with the concealer. Remember to keep it all natural. Then powder your face wherever required or the area of face which tends to produce more oil, like on your T-zone and chin, to set concealer.

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Step #2

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Load your brush with a highlighter and start applying a careful layer on cheek bone and temples, high parts of your forehead and length of nose.

Step #3

Fill your brows with a suitable brown colour and pair this look with nude or light brown eyeshadow, hint of very thin eyeliner, mascara, natural looking pink blusher, and subtle shade of pink/nude/coral satin finish lipstick. Then, you're good to glow!

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Here are a few things that you need to keep in mind while strobing. Check out!

  • The shade of your highlighter should be in sync with your natural skin shade. For example, a cream highlighter for a fair skin, golden for wheatish skin and bronze for darker skin tones.

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  • Face makeup is always supposed to look natural, unless you are over-doing it on purpose.

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  • Take a minute to see where your face reflects light and put the highlighter on those areas.

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  • Try not to highlight acne to avoid unwanted results.

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Well, these were the steps for strobing and a few tips that you need to keep in mind whilst doing the same.

PS: Let us know, if you need further inputs on the same.

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