Highlighters are one of those products that some women cannot live without, while others are like, “what the heck does highlighter do anyway?” If you belong to the group of the latter, we are here today to discuss just how important highlighter is to a woman’s makeup regimen and how to use this hidden gem for a more youthful appearance and so much more.

Let’s begin by covering the basics: What exactly is highlighter?

A good quality highlighter will not only create an illusion of brightness and height, but it will also lift facial features when used in conjunction with contouring. Although a lot of women use highlighter and bronzer together, highlighter is just as pretty when used alone for a soft, beautiful glow. Now to get the most out of this beauty must-have, you have to know how and where to apply it. Fear not, because the highlighting experts at Palladio Beauty have a few tips and tricks up their sleeves to help you get your glow on.

Instead of using your fingers to apply highlighter using a brush gives you greater control and a more flawless application. For the cheek area you will need a flat, slightly angled brush and for smaller areas of the face a soft, blender brush. For an all-over glow, mix a little highlighter with your daily moisturizer and voilà!

Just recently, Palladio Beauty released a brand new I’M GLOWING highlighting palette, complete with three beautiful and creamy shades for every skin tone. Women can choose from pearly pink, champagne, or golden bronze for a flawless application every time. Complete the look with an eyeliner pen or pencil and some curl lengthening mascara from Palladio’s wide variety of vitamin infused products.