What Is an Illuminating Stick and Why It's Trending
An illuminating stick is a makeup product in stick format that adds light and dimension to the face. Its creamy texture allows precise application and easy blending, without the fallout risk that sometimes happens with powder highlighters.
Its popularity is no accident: the trend toward natural makeup and glass skin has boosted the stick format as the perfect tool for achieving that healthy glow from within. The divain Care Highlighter Stick delivers a pearlescent finish with no glitter, making the result sophisticated and suitable for any age and skin tone.
Where and How to Apply the Illuminating Stick
Cheekbones
Apply the stick on the highest point of the cheekbone, right where the sun would hit. Glide gently and blend outward with a finger or finishing brush.
Inner Corner of the Eye
A small touch at the inner corner of the eye instantly opens up the gaze. Apply a small amount and blend gently.
Cupid's Bow
The upper edge of the lip, especially the Cupid's bow, gets a fine line of highlighter for the illusion of fuller lips.
Bridge of the Nose
For a lifted nose effect, apply a thin line along the center of the nose bridge and blend. Skip if you prefer not to draw attention to your nose.
Under the Brow Arch
Just below the brow arch, a small touch of highlighter visually lifts the gaze with a subtle lifting effect.
Glitter vs. Pearlescent Glow: Not the Same Thing
- Glitter: large, visible particles that reflect light dramatically. Works for party looks but can seem excessive in daylight.
- Pearlescent glow: very fine particles that mimic the natural radiance of skin, luminous but subtle.
The divain Care Highlighter Stick has a pearlescent finish with no glitter, so you can wear it day or night.
How to Combine Highlighter and Cream Blush: Full Look with 2 Products
- Blush first: apply the divain Care Multi Stick to the cheekbones and blend well.
- Highlighter on top: add the Highlighter Stick at the highest point of the cheekbone.
- Lip touch (optional): a little Multi Stick on the lips for a monochrome look.
- Cupid's bow: finish with Highlighter Stick on the Cupid's bow.
Four steps with just two products. The divain Care Brush Set includes 6 brushes perfect for blending highlighter.
Halo vs. Kissed: Which to Choose for Your Skin Tone
- Halo: golden-champagne with warm undertones, ideal for medium to dark skin and golden or neutral undertones.
- Kissed: cool pink-silver base, perfect for fair skin and cool or pink undertones.
Check your wrist veins to find your undertone: blue-purple means cool (Kissed); green means warm (Halo).
Get your favourite glow with the divain Care Highlighter Stick and explore the divain Care makeup collection.
