So there’s contouring, non-touring and then there is strobing. If contouring is the full look, and non-touring the minimal one, strobing is the meeting point of the two! Folks, here are our best tips for strobing!
What is strobing
Strobing might be a somewhat ridiculous name as it only describes a makeup look with only highlighter and no contour. So basically strobing is when you highlight the peaks of your face without doing the shadow. The
beauty trend became a buzz last summer, but as it’s more of a way of makeup rather than a one-hit trend, it’s okey to gush about it this season too. If you want to follow the latest trend however, it’s the non-touring trend that’s the hit of the summer. It’s kind of a light strobing!
When to use strobing
As strobing is a lighter makeup look than contouring, it’s a favorable one during summer. The look is easy to achieve as you don’t need as many products or as much time. You only need a highlighter and do some light blending. Strobing is the way to go if you want to illuminate the face and give it the ultimate summer glow.
What to think about
Do your makeup as usual, but when you’re about to contour, you just highlight the face instead. You want to apply your highlighter on your cheeks, the tip of the nose, above your upper lip and in the center of your forehead (see full guide above). A cream is to prefer as it’s easier for it to work its way in the makeup look. Or a highlighter from a creamy palette. If you want to opt full natural, accentuate the peaks with some coconut oil!
Folks, what do you think about strobing (aka regular highlighter)?
I love strobing, since I feel is more about accentuating your facial features instead of changing them. I do it everyday with the most natural highlighter I have (Physicians Formula Glow Pearls) and it just makes me look so healthy.
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This was interesting! I’ve not heard of strobing before! I think I quite like it! x
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That’s lovely to hear, glad you liked it! Xx
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I’ve just started doing this in my regular make-up routine! It’s perfect for daytime when you don’t want to do a full contour
It certainly is, gives such a nice glow! Love it for summer! Xx
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Great post, love this!
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I’ve always been interested to see how this works! Thanks for sharing!
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That’s lovely, hope you found it helpful! Xx
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Great tips! Thank you so much for sharing lovely 🙂
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Non touring works for me and it’s a lot less time consuming , I am yet to learn how to do the strobbing technique, so thanks for the tutorial . Great post and hope you have a great Sunday.
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It is indeed, and it’s preferable during summer! Thank you love, hope you found it helpful! Xx
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I love strobing! I would always prefer this over contouring because I already have hallows on my face. I don’t know what it is about this makeup technique but it just makes you look fresh and glowing even if the highlighter is placed only on certain parts of your face. 🙂
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That’s so true, fresh and glowing are perfect leading words! Thankfully it’s easy to do as well and a perfect look for summer! Xx
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Great tips! Thank you so much for sharing these - they’re perfect for a natural summer make-up 🙂
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They are indeed, easy to-do, looks light and gives a perfect summer glow! Xx
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I love strobing! Definitely more flattering than contouring, at least on me! X
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Same here, strobing works better and is easier to do as well! Easy to make a 5 minute makeup routine for it! Xx
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I really like the highlighter look although I have not tried it myself, sigh I am so behind the times when it comes to makeup!
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Haha same here, but strobing is both easy to do and kind of foolproof too! A beginner-friendly start to say at least! Xx
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Love this! Great post babe! x
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Thank you love, too kind! Xx
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Awesome trend to do make up.
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It’s a lovely one indeed! Xx
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Great tips! Such a Stunning look!
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Thank you, the strobing look is so good and the model pulls it off so well! Xx
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I love the strobing look and these are amazing tips! xx
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Thank you love! Xx
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I love strobing, I wear very light makeup on an everyday basis so contouring doesn’t always look right. Glowing is perfect for me!
Same here, adding some glow is perfect and easy to do as well = perfect for a everyday look! Xx
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I love this trend! Such a great way to do makeup.
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Right? So fresh and easy! Xx
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Loved the post!
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Great tips! Will definitely look into this post again when I try strobing 🙂
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That’s lovely, glad it helped! Xx
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The strobing is a trend that I love and use often. I love it because lights, highlights and is ideal for the day.
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The strobing look is so good, a good highlighter gives life to the face in the best way! Xx
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Such a useful post! I never really knew what I was doing with my highlighter before 😀 very helpful!
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Hahah, glad you enjoyed it! Adding some highlighter is golden for summer! Xx
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Great tips. I love strobbing on other gals but don’t really care for it on me. I should try it though. I enjoyed reading this.
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Same here, love the makeup more natural! But strobing is a great compromise if you want to go a bit more glam but still not do a full contour! Xx
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Great tips 🙂
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thanks for the tips!! it was helpful
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Thank you and you’re welcome! Xx
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Personally, I’m pretty useless when it comes to strobing and contouring and prefer to keep my makeup a little more natural. I do love it on others though, it is such an interesting trend! x
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Love natural makeup too, but love to know more and understand beauty trends! And same here, love it on others! Xx
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