For every glow-getter out there, highlighter is definitely at the top the list when it boils down to makeup essentials. This time, however, you may want to swap out your trusty champagne and rose gold iridescence for something a little more unconventional. Yup, in case you missed the entire title of this article, we’re looking at purple highlighters today.
A departure from traditionally warm highlighter hues, purple is out to become the next big thing in beauty, which may or may not have something to do with Rihanna’s recent look at the Fenty Beauty launch in London last week. As if using Fenty Beauty’s Match Stix Shimmer Skinstick in the shades Unicorn and Confetti on her cheeks weren’t enough, she even wore a touch of Confetti on her lips to show just how multi-purpose the product is.
RiRi wasn’t the one to kick off the lilac scene, though. Back when Pat McGrath released her Skin Fetish 003, it crashed her site (no, seriously) the moment it hit virtual shelves. The pearly sheen laced with purple undertones soon made the world realise just how amazing the shade can look on different skin tones, and the reason why it compliments our faces is due to the purple hue our veins are tinged with, making lavender the most flattering and fashion-forward colour to define your cheekbones with.
You might also notice that purple’s the preferred shade when it comes to colour-correcting those dark eye circles, and it’s true – the colour helps to brighten up dull, sallow-looking skin, which is why purple highlighter will do just that for your overall complexion. Still not buying it? Swipe these purple highlighters on and witness the difference.
Fenty Beauty Match Stix Shimmer Skinstick in Unicorn, $37. Available from Sephora and sephora.sg.
Milk Makeup Holographic Highlighting Powder, US$30. Available from milkmakeup.com.
BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Prismatic Amethyst (Limited Edition), $58. Available from sephora.sg.
Colourpop Cosmetics Super Shock Highlighter in Hippo, US$8. Available from colourpop.com.
Kat Von D Alchemist Holographic Palette, $50. Available from sephora.sg.
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