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Have you used an illuminating pen before?

8 January, 2015 - 12:27pm by - First Lady | 21 Comments

Poll posted by BR Natalie

One of the big trends of 2015 is set to be dewy skin - that's skin with a healthy shine, that looks hydrated and healthy.  Dewy is the skin of youth - and who doesn't want that?

The first thought of many is that a highlighter pen is akin to a concealer, but this isn't the case.  They're an illuminator - use them on areas that are dark / shadowed for brighter skin.  They're perfect for those that suffer with dark circles and a fantastic addition to your contouring routine.  (Have you master contouring yet?!)

Tip - even if your highlighter pen boasts concealing properties, don't use them to attempt to cover things you want to hide, like a blemish or spot.  The light reflecting particles will draw attention to it, and you don't want everyone looking at Mount Vesuvius do you?!

Now YSL definitely have the iconic highlighter pen, the very fancy soundingTouche Eclat but many other brands have fantastic highlighter pens of their own, so there's an option for all budgets.

Do you regularly use a highlighter pen?  What's your favourite product?  Any tips to share?  Or have you never used one?  Why not?

Get chatting below!

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14th January, 2015

I picked up an elizabeth arden one a while ago. I am getting more adventurous with it. Not sure if I am 100% happy with the formula.

14th January, 2015

I've been thinking of purchasing the YSL Touche Eclat for over a year now but it's definitely a splurge item and not a top priority.

13th January, 2015

One of the girls at work uses one and it always looks so great but I've never tried it myself, maybe 2015 is the year!

12th January, 2015

Where do they come up with all these things. No, I have never used an illuminating pen before, in fact can I say that I have never heard of one. You learn something new every day. Sounds like a great idea

11th January, 2015

I've heard of this, but never actually used it. Don't really know too much about it

10th January, 2015

Never heard of it. Would like to try it on dark under eye circles.

9th January, 2015

I haven't used an illuminator pen before but I have got a tube of something that I think is a Clarins illuminator cream? (It's in french) but I have no clue how to use it!

9th January, 2015

I have always wanted to try an illuminating pen, but the ones out there are so damn expensive.

I typically use a powder highlighter to give me that illuminating effect. I also own a Nars illuminator, but find (for me at least anyway), it doesn't apply properly.

I do plan on trying to use one of these pens one day (when I can afford it), because I LOVE LOVE LOVE the dewy, highlighted, contoured look.

8th January, 2015

Never used an illuminating pen, sounds delish!!

8th January, 2015

I've never used one but it looks intriguing...

8th January, 2015

I have never heard of an illuminating pen either?! I must admit I don't know how to contour either....eek. I love the sound of an illuminating pen though, I often have bags under my eyes from lack of sleep so maybe this would work better than concealer?

8th January, 2015

I have never heard of it but it sounds interesting. I don't think I need it just yet though.

8th January, 2015

I've not used one (of had even heard of them prior to this article) but would really like to give one a go! I think I'll have to keep my eyes open for one.

8th January, 2015

Yet another fabulous sounding product that I never knew existed. It sounds great but I have no idea how to contour let alone use an illuminating pen :-/

8th January, 2015

YSL highlighting pen is one of the best makeup things I own!! It has made a huge difference in my makeup, I got one for Xmas and it's amazing, I wrote a review about it last week, it brightens your under eyes and gives this radiant glow, I get so many compliment since using this

Lutece
8th January, 2015

I would even add life changing for me, makeup has never looked better :)

SandieNZ
8th January, 2015

It sounds seriously amazing!!! Now I really really want to try one lol

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