If you’ve scrolled through Twitter, tapped on Instagram or checked your Facebook feed lately, you may have seen the word “strobing” somewhere along the way. Not exclusively for the dance floor, this eye-catching phrase refers to the latest trend in beauty–highlighting taken to the next level.
Using a combination of illuminating skincare and makeup products, strobing gives you a lit-from-within glow by focusing on the areas where the light naturally hits your face. Think cheekbones, bridge of nose, tip of chin, center of forehead, cupid’s bow and brow bone.
Since not every woman (including myself) wants maximum-wattage luminescence, here are my favorite products that span the strobing spectrum–from a natural glow to all-out radiance.
FACE:
Apply Extra Illuminating Moisture Balm or Extra Repair Moisturizing Balm beneath your foundation or tinted moisturizer to instantly refresh and give skin a subtle glow. After applying your face makeup, tap Extra Soothing Balm along the cheekbones, nose and chin. Or, use the same technique with Extra Illuminating Moisture Balm; it features light-reflective pearls that mimic the luminosity of healthy skin.
CHEEKS:
Combining the warmth of bronzer and radiance of highlighter, Brightening Brick is perfect for a glow-y day look. Just blend over the highest part of the cheekbones and lightly dust forehead, bridge of nose and chin to catch the light—and everyone else’s attention. Shimmer Brick has super fine pearl pigments that reflect light beautifully (but don’t leave you looking shiny). It’s a good go-to for nighttime and special occasions. Apply it strategically, just high on the cheekbones.
EYES:
To highlight eyes, choose a light shade of shadow that complements your skin tone and apply it on the brow bones and at the inner corners of the eyes. Try Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick in a shimmery shade like Goldstone or Sunlight Gold for day. For nighttime, you can intensify the effect with a shadow that has a higher level of shimmer. I love Sparkle Eye Shadow in Silver Moon or Mica.
XO,
Bobbi
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Could you list ingredients on your website? I always want to see what is actually in the stuff I put on my face,
thanks
Maria
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Bobbi Brown Reply:
We’ve passed along your suggestion for future consideration, Maria. For now, feel free to email us directly at [email protected] and a member of our team will be happy to provide you with the most up-to-date ingredient information.
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Love this
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Which one of the shimmier brick would you recomend for a medium olive skin tone ?
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Bobbi Brown Reply:
Hi Violeta. Try Bronze or Rose Shimmer Brick to add a stunning glow to your skin. View both at http://www.BobbiBrown.com. Not sure which shade to go with? Click the Live Chat icon on the site for instant advice from an online Bobbi Brown Artist.
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Hola soy jhany colombiana donde puedo encontrar sus productos en medellin colombia o si los puedo comprar por Internet y me llegan a mi domicilio.
Muchas gracias!! Quedó atenta a su respuesta
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Bobbi Brown Reply:
We don’t currently have a Bobbi Brown counter in Columbia, Jhany. We’re sorry for any disappointment and hope you’ll visit http://www.BobbiBrown.com and click on “Stores” to find your nearest location to inquire about shipping options to your home.
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Should women 60+ not strobe? Does it highlight wrinkles?
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Bobbi Brown Reply:
Get your “strobing” look by applying Bobbi’s Extra Illuminating Moisture Balm, Candace. This is designed to give skin a smoother, fresher, more plumped look.
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What parts of this “strobing” makes sense for mature skins/faces? I’m always reading to stay away from sparkle and shine if you’re “of a certain age” because it ages rather than flatters. Can you comment, please?
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Bobbi Brown Reply:
Hi Doris. Add a bit of “strobing” to your cheeks! Start by applying Bobbi’s Pot Rouge for Lips & Cheeks to give your skin a natural glow and then lightly dust the Brightening Brick on top for radiance.
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Hello! I’ve been a Bobbi Brown girl since college (now 34). Love her makeup and this blog. I have extremely fair skin and freckles (which I dig :). Is highlighting still worth trying for pale girls? My cheekbones are pretty prominent so I think it would look pretty there, but I am always cautious of not putting on too much makeup. I love my eyes, and like to wear eye makeup. But I have dark circles under my eyes that I cover with concealer so I probably shouldn’t draw any more attention to those corners, right? Maybe under my brow bone or something would be better?
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Bobbi Brown Reply:
Great questions, Natalie, and thanks for being a Bobbi Brown fan! Our fair skin gals can definitely benefit from strobing, but the key is using products that aren’t too dark. Let an online Bobbi Brown Artist get a few more details about your coloring so we can suggest the ideal shades and offer application tips—just for you! Visit http://www.BobbiBrown.com and click on the Live Chat icon for instant advice.
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