How to Pull Off Holographic Highlighter, According to Our Favorite Influencers

Tip #2: Try Going Monochromatic with Your Holographic Accents 

Salvia also agrees that a lightweight finish is the way to go. She suggests bringing the look together by applying some highlighter on your eyes or lips too. This monochromatic look will prevent it from looking too jarring on the face. The Maybelline New York FaceStudio Master Chrome Holographic Highlighter is our absolute go-to for this. It provides the perfect amount of purple iridescence to the inner corner of your eyes or the center of your lips.

Tip #3: Highlight the High Points of Your Face Only

If you just want a pop of holographic highlighter, limit application to your cheekbones like Murrell does. “Sometimes applying a holographic highlighter down the nose and on the cupid’s bow of the lip can be too much, so keeping it on the high points of the cheekbones is the perfect placement.” A highlighter we love for the high points of the face is the NYX Professional Cosmetics Duo Chromatic Illuminating Powder in Twilight Tint. It can truly transform any makeup look in just one swipe.  

Tip #4: Blend With Blush

If you’re easing your way into the holographic highlighter trend and want to go for a subtle look, use this tip from Maiden: “If it’s a multi-colored highlighter, I’d just sweep the tiniest bit onto my cheeks over my blush and melt the two together so it doesn’t get too crazy!” Baby steps, you guys!