Highlighter

Face highlighter: what it's for and why should use it every day

Highlighter is the key product to bring radiance to the face and enhance your features in a natural yet sophisticated way. When applied correctly, it helps accentuate strategic areas like cheekbones, brow bone, nose bridge, and Cupid’s bow, giving your skin an instantly healthier, fresher, and more rested look. You can use highlighter anytime—day or night—to add a subtle glow that brightens your complexion and enhances your natural beauty.

This makeup essential should never be missing from your routine. Its versatility makes it perfect for every type of look. Discover Kalentin's highlighters and pair them with our compact blushes to add a touch of color to your face. 

Radiant skin thanks to compact mineral highlighters 

Compact mineral highlighters are ideal for anyone wanting a natural glow without weighing down the skin. Thanks to their lightweight formula and mineral pigments, they illuminate the face while being gentle on even the most sensitive skin. The thin texture blends seamlessly for a refined, never-overdone result. Kalentin offers two compact mineral highlighters, designed to suit all skin tones:

Light beige: ideal for fair to medium skin, provides a soft yet elegant glow.

Warm brown: perfect for deeper skin tones or to create a naturally bronzed, radiant effect.

Highlighter and eye makeup: creating harmony in your look

Highlighter isn’t just for sculpting the face—it’s a powerful tool to enhance the eyes. Applied in the right spots, it boosts brightness and adds depth to your eye makeup. For a cohesive result, pair it with Kalentin’s compact Eyeshadows: a professional collection of 90 shades in both matte and pearly finishes.

For a daytime look, try combining nude or pink tones with a touch of light highlighter on the inner corner of the eye. In the evening, go bolder with darker or metallic eyeshadows and apply highlighter to the nose tip and Cupid’s bow for a full-glow effect.

To take your eye look even further, explore Kalentin’s selection of Eye Pencils and Eyeliners, perfect for defining your lash line with precision and intensity. Whether you're aiming for a soft, blended effect or a sharp, graphic line, these tools let you customize your style with ease. Add one of Kalentin’s professional Mascaras to enhance length, volume, and curl for that wide-eyed, lifted effect.

All Kalentin makeup products are Made in Italy with high-quality formulas, created for both performance and comfort. You can effortlessly mix and match your favorite items to create endless looks—from fresh and natural to bold and glamorous. With Kalentin, it’s easy to experiment, express your style, and elevate your makeup routine every day with professional-grade results.

Where to apply highlighter for a professional effect

To achieve a balanced, glowing makeup look, apply highlighter to the natural high points of the face:

Cheekbones: Apply on the upper part, blending toward the temples for a lifted effect.

Cupid’s bow: A small touch above the upper lip makes the lips appear fuller. Tip and bridge of the nose: Adds structure and elongates the face.

Brow bone: Opens up and brightens the eyes.

Use the right make up brushes, like a fan brush or a small blending brush, for controlled application. The key is subtlety—aim for delicate light reflections, not a shiny effect.

Highlighter for day and evening makeup

Kalentin’s compact highlighter features a lightweight, buildable texture suitable for any time of day.

Daytime: Apply a small amount to the cheekbones and brow bone for a soft radiance. Great with neutral or rosy blushes.

Evening: Build up the glow by adding touches to the Cupid’s bow and nose tip, paired with bold Lipsticks or natural strip lashes for a striking yet elegant finish. One highlighter, two ways to wear it—just adjust the quantity for different effects.

How to pair highlighter with other makeup products

Highlighter works best when in harmony with the rest of your makeup. Kalentin’s mineral products make it easy to create coordinated, radiant looks.

• With Eyeshadows: Choose shades that reflect similar tones. Gold highlighters pair well with warm shadows; neutral ones go with champagne or soft mauves.

• With Blushes: Blush acts as a bridge between highlight and overall complexion. Pick tones that transition smoothly from cheeks to cheekbones.

• With Lipsticks: Balance is key. If you’ve emphasized the highlighter and eyes, go for nude or soft pink lips. If lips are the focus, choose a subtler glow.

And don’t forget Brow definition—well-shaped brows frame the face and perfectly complement your highlighted areas. Whether you’re going for a soft daytime look or something more dramatic for the evening, structured brows act as the anchor of your expression, drawing attention upward and completing your glow-focused routine. Kalentin’s Magic Brow Definer is the ultimate tool to shape, fill, and refine your brows with precision. Thanks to its ultra-fine tip and smooth, buildable formula, you can effortlessly mimic natural hair strokes or intensify your arches depending on your mood. The long-lasting, smudge-proof texture ensures your brows stay in place all day—no touch-ups needed.  Crafted in Italy and developed with quality in mind, it’s the perfect addition to any makeup kit, helping you achieve that polished, harmonious look—one that ties together your eyes, highlighter, and full-face glow beautifully.

FAQ: Kalentin Answers

Do I really need highlighter makeup?

Yes, highlighter is a must-have—it brightens the face and enhances natural light points for a fresh, radiant makeup look.

Is highlighter before or after foundation?

Highlighter is applied after foundation, usually as one of the final steps in your makeup routine.

Where to use highlighter makeup for beginners?

Apply it to the cheekbones, brow bone, nose bridge or tip, and Cupid’s bow to subtly enhance your features.

What to apply before highlighter?

Before highlighter, apply your primer, foundation, concealer, and blush or bronzer—it goes on near the end.

Can you use eyeshadow as a highlighter?

Yes! If you don’t have a highlighter, a light or shimmery eyeshadow works great as a substitute.

Can mature skin wear highlighter?

Absolutely—just choose a lightweight, finely-milled highlighter for a natural, youthful glow.