Strobing is the New Contouring

Master the art of getting a glowing, sculpted face with one simple technique that is popular online.

Can't quite master the art of contouring makeup for sculpted cheekbones? It's time to ditch those pricey makeup palettes that come with too many color options and instead pick up one simple highlighter that'll do all the work for you. Called strobing, this new technique is all about stripping down your skills to just focus on where the natural light hits you. Apply highlighter there to really amplify it, and you have a glowing, sculpted face. The technique borrows its name from actual strobe lights, because Kim Kardashian started using it to illuminate up her selfies on social media. Naturally, online photo-sharing sites have

already come up with filters to support strobing.

Step 1: Start by applying a hydrating moisturizer and eye cream.

Step 2: You need to even out the skin first before you try to enhance it with a glow. So apply a generous layer of light foundation with a dual-fibre brush. Optionally, you can use BB cream.
Step 3: Apply a concealer a shade lighter than your skin to accentuate your spotlight areas (under-eyes, chin, forehead and nose). Dot the areas you want to highlight so it's not too heavy.
Step 4: Blend with a flat kabuki brush. Sponges or beauty blenders press things on and keep (makeup) on longer, but you should go for a luminous and natural look. Blend the concealer into the foundation so there's no demarcation.
Step 5: Apply a translucent powder to set the makeup. In areas that the concealer runs (like under the eyes), push the powder into the skin gently.

The trend, like many in makeup, started with MAC cosmetics and their brilliant and wildly affordable Strobe Cream (trust us, a little goes a long way - this stuff lasts forever).
Use a pea size amount of Strobe Cream on top of moisturizer and primer. Using your middle and ring finger tap a small amount of from under your eye, below the pupil outwards and upwards along the cheek bone, aiming towards the temple, curve round and apply under the brow bone too.
Add a small amount onto the bridge of the nose, in between your eyes, on the tear ducts and a little bit on your chin. (You can add a little bit to the center of the forehead too, but if you get shiny, you may want to skip this area to avoid oil slick territory!).
Now, grab a damp sponge and sponge your foundation on over the top.
You will be glowing and luminescent in all the right places, and the gleam looks as though it comes from within because it's nestled under your foundation.

If you're in a rush, try mixing your Strobe Cream or highlighter with your moisturizer or foundation for an extra glow-getting boost.