How to Use a Pressed Highlighter for a Natural Glow

Quick answer

For a natural glow, apply pressed highlighter to the high points of your face—cheekbones, brow bone, cupid's bow, and inner corners—using a fan brush or fingertips, then blend with a damp sponge.

How to apply pressed highlighter for a natural glow

1. Prep your skin: Start with a clean, moisturized face. Apply your foundation and concealer as usual, then set with a light dusting of translucent powder. This creates a smooth base for the highlighter to adhere to. Skipping powder can make the highlighter look patchy on oily areas.
2. Choose your shade and tool: Select a highlighter shade that complements your skin tone—peach for warm undertones, champagne for cool. Use a fan brush for a diffused glow or your fingertip for a more concentrated pop. A dense brush gives a stronger stripe; a fluffy brush gives a softer wash.
3. Apply to high points: Lightly sweep the highlighter onto the tops of your cheekbones, the brow bone, the bridge of your nose, and your cupid's bow. Use a light hand—you can always add more. Avoid the T-zone if you have oily skin; the natural oil there can make the highlighter look greasy.
4. Blend and soften: Use a damp makeup sponge or a clean brush to gently blend the edges of the highlighter into your skin. This removes harsh lines and creates a seamless, lit-from-within effect. Blending with a sponge also picks up excess product, keeping the finish natural.

Product facts

• Way To Glow Pressed Highlighter: Weightless formula infused with cottonseed oil and coconut-derived amino acids to nourish skin while providing a light-reflective finish. This means you get a glow that hydrates without clogging pores—ideal for combination and oily skin types.