Milk Highlighters: A Blessing for the Skin

Milk Highlighters are the new trend in the makeup industry, and they need to be known to everyone. Most of us want to stand out in the crowd with our apparel, looks, and physique. But when it comes to face makeup, highlights become extremely important because they are responsible for that final look one may want to have on top of their makeup. In this article, we will take a deep dive into the world of highlighters and explore a new breed of highlighters made from the gift of nature, which sits on our breakfast tables, milk!

What is a Highlighter?
Like the pen highlighters we used to have in our school stationery boxes, the makeup industry highlighters are also very similar. As the name suggests, they highlight, but instead of highlighting certain words like we used to do in our books, these highlighters do the same for some regions of our faces. When applying makeup, highlighters pop the areas one may want to make more prominent. These are usually the higher points of the face and can include:
• Cheekbones
• Browbones
• Temples
• The inner corner of the eyes
• Bridge of the nose
• Cupid's bow
Their application will make them more noticeable than plain makeup, where the entire makeup will have a single-tone texture.

What are Milk Highlighters?
These highlighters are gradually attracting people's attention as they are known to provide a natural glow on the skin. The most common problem with highlighters is that they tend to highlight too much, which gives the feeling of overcooked makeup. This is where these milky saviors come into play, which gives a subtle and natural look where one desires.

How are they different than other highlighters?
Commonly available in liquid and stick form, these highlighters give a warmer and more illuminating glow. Most of the highlighters are differentiated in their form and the extra features they have in their formulae. They pack tons of advantages as well. Their benefits include hydrating effects and providing nourishing ingredients to the skin. Moreover, these highlighters get their name from milk melt technology which essentially melts the highlighter once it comes in contact with the skin. Body heat does the job and melts it while giving the skin a smooth and blended finish.

Speaking of smooth finish, how can we forget Star Dust Diamond Highlight Powder from Perfect Diary. The highlighter from them is a time-tested release and gives all day glow to one's body and face. This may not be a milky one but is made from the finest materials and also work almost in the same manner and shines with its super elegant pentagonal case. We also recommended the brand's other release, the 3-in-1 Sculpting Palette from the same brand. Rated five stars from its previous customers, this three-in-one set is a keeper. It features a bronzer, highlighter, and blush combination and is one of the best we have ever tested—a highly recommended release from the brand.

Many other brands have also developed their own version of milk highlighters and as the industry is accepting this concept more and more, in the coming years we might see these types of highlighters being adopted for every category out there.

How to use Milk Highlighters?
As mentioned before, the most common way to use them is to apply them at the end of the makeup routine. They can also be used by mixing with foundation or moisturizers and then applied along with them. In this way, an all-over-lit glow from within is achieved on the face, adding much more meaning to the makeup.

Some more tips; always use a tong of highlighters complimenting your skin color. Some experiments and hit/trials will finally give you the knowledge of which color goes best with you. We also recommend using a fan brush or a damp makeup sponge. A common mistake to avoid is that along with a highlighter, the foundation, bronzer, and blush should not glow and are recommended to be of a matte finish. Otherwise, the highlighter won't be able to separate the points of interest. There you have it; this is our take on highlighters and milk highlighters for your gorgeous faces. We hope that this small effort may have explained the basics and given insight into highlighters.