Highlighters have been such a big hit in the last couple of years, with so many brands hopping on the bandwagon that we’ve been given a practically endless number of options for every budget. From stark white for pale skin to bronze-y highlighters for deep and tan skin and even rainbow highlighters just to get crazy with, the possibilities are infinite.
Youtuber Mariya kicked off the “challenge” a few weeks ago by posting a video on her channel of her attempt at an entire face of makeup using only highlighting products. The look, while far from wearable and unsuitable for most real-life occasions, took Youtube by storm when fellow Youtube celebs NikkieTutorials and Jeffree Star picked it up and completely slayed with their own versions. The rules are a little hazy – who comes up with them anyway? – but it seems as though everything from primer and foundation to contour and eyeshadow can be done using a strobing or highlighting product. Some Youtubers broke the rules, but the results are still amazing.
For your viewing pleasure – you may want to reach for a pair of sunnies – here are our favourite competitors in this “Full Face Using Only Highlighters Challenge”. You’re welcome!
The original:
The rest: