Bridal Beauty: What is Strobing & How it Helps You Fake That Glow!

Strobing you ask? It is the hottest term in bridal beauty currently and if you are searching for that elusive glow on your wedding day then you need to know about it.

What is Strobing ?

Strobing essentially uses one product- the highlighter,  and it is applied to areas of your face where sunlight would naturally hit. Think like the bridge of your nose, cheekbones, brow bones, the highest points of your face. Dabbing on these soft, shimmery shades will make your complexion look radiant, fresh, and healthy while giving you an ethereal oomph that is sure to turn heads. Moreover, your skin won't feel like a ton of makeup has been piled on because it is one, near invisible product that makes you glow.

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What do you need for it?

First and foremost you need a good highlighter. Based on your complexion, choose either  a powder highlighter or a cream/ liquid highlighter. WMG Picks for Powder Highlighter: The Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick is AMAZING for lit for within glow WMG Picks for Liquid Highlighter: Benefit Girl Meets Pearl, The Mac Strobe Cream & Colorbar Highlighter Pen are nice options

Your Skin Type Matters:

Remember, strobing will add a glow and shine to your face, but if you have oily skin, then this may become a bit too shiny. If you have oily skin, stick to powder highlighters and keep it to an absolute minimal.

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How to Strobe:

Essentially, there are two ways to do this and it depends on the product you are using. But, after you apply your foundation, you gently dab highlighting powder on your cheekbones and highest areas and glow your way to goddess status.  Alternatively, if you are using a strobe cream, you actually apply this before you apply your foundation for a luminescent glow.

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Other points to remember:

• Most important point: Don't mix textures. If you are applying a setting powder, and you apply liquid highlighter on top of that, it will create icky-ness. Use a powder highlighter if you are using a setting powder
• Also remember that you will be photographed and those flashes of light will be captured on camera, so even if it looks subtle in person, it will look quite glowy on camera. Click a photo before hand to check.