Insta-Beauty: Strobing Is the New Contouring—and the Perfect Way to Get a Summer Glow

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Move over, Valencia. Maybe next time, Rise. There's a new warm-toned option at our fingertips, and it's giving us a serious summer glow. We're calling it Strobic, inspired by strobing, the highlighting trend taking over red carpets everywhere.
"Strobing means bringing out highlighted areas of the face more," said makeup pro Karen Gonzalez. "People want to look more luminous."
Gone are the days of heavy contouring and super-defined features. This new technique illuminates the areas that natural light touches—the brow bone, cheeks, nose and tip of the upper lip—giving you a radiant complexion like Gigi Hadid or Sarah Hyland.

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"It pretty much looks like there's perfect lighting on your skin," Gonzalez noted. "It still will involve minimal contouring, but strobing gives you that healthy finish with creams and loose powders."
The makeup maven suggested using Mac Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft & Gentle, Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Opal and Benefit High Beam Face Highlighter.
To get the look, start by creating a hydrated base with moisturizing skin care products and color-correcting cream or foundation. Then use concealer and highlighter to bring out the same futures contouring would do, but without the dark, receding lines. Finish it off with a setting spray for a look that'll last at the beach—and beyond.