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What illuminator is, and how to (easily) apply it

Illuminator is a dazzlingly useful product that creates the illusion of supermodel cheekbones, and offers a dame rude levels of glow. It is a wonderful piece of makeup sorcery, yet sadly a lot of women do not know what it is, or how to harness its magic.

Thankfully there is a no-fail application technique for all of us: The Boomerang.

And, as promised, some terrific illuminators:

LIQUID: Benefit Moonbeam and their soon to be released golden bronze version, Sunbeam; Clinique Up-Lighting.
CREAM/GLOSS: Bloom Illuminiser, Becca Bird of Paradise Gloss
POWDER: Laura Mercier Shimmer Bloc, MAC Mineralize Skinfinish, Sportsgirl Get Cheeky (a blush-illuminator hybrid.)

Who’s YOUR pick from illuminators Inc.?

Top Comments

Karry327 12 years ago

Bless you and your wizardry Zoe!! I've been reading through some old posts and was wondering if I was meant to use illuminator and bronzer and if so, how? Then I stumbled across your fantastic video! Thank you!

PS My list of prodz to buy is getting longer by the minute!


Prue 12 years ago

Hello Zoe,

I like the simplicity of your makeup in this video for illuminators. Can you tell me what you have used on your face for this video - mainly base and eyes. Also if you have used under eye corrector and concealer, can you note those too.

Thanks!