the rise of the shine   Look prettier instantly – with shimmer       YOU’VE SEEN POTS of pretty, light-reflecting makeup at the beauty counters lately, and you’ve probably wondered about them: how exactly do you use the different items and which do you buy? Well, there’s good news in store – literally. Shimmer makeup isn’t just for teenage girls. Used subtly, they work as highlighters to enhance your looks. And it’s so easy to use it won’t add extra minutes to your makeup routine. Here’s our fuss-free guide to using shine on your lips, cheeks and eyes – the three key areas where highlights can make a real impact. To save you time when making your selection, we suss out our favourites – in the most wearable colours and textures – perfect for busy women. Best of all, we get tips from the experts on what to do and the common pitfalls to avoid.   SHINE DEMYSTIFIED THE DIFFERENT TEXTURES DEFINED   SHIMMER The most wearable and common. Made of ultra-fine, evenly-sized coloured particles that shine with a subdued flicker. Found in eyeshadow, eyeliner, blusher, highlighter, lip gloss and lipstick. IRIDESCENT Part of the shimmer group, with a lustrous, rainbow-like effect. This is tricky to wear so use it just as a cheekbone enhancer. A little goes a long way – so use sparingly or you may end up looking greasy. Also found in lip gloss and eyeshadow. GLITTER Little sparkly glitter bits. May be a different colour from the makeup item. Usually added to lip gloss, eyeliner and eyeshadow. Your best bet: use only very fine glitter particles. METALLIC Often blended with another colour, say a rose lip gloss with gold flecks. Found in eyeshadow and eye pencils in gold, silver or bronze. Avoid intense metallic shades which are too garish. GLOSS The idiot-proof way to lip shine. Gives a smooth shiny surface and reflects light extremely well. Can also contain shimmer, glitter or metallic particles, which make it more multi-dimensional.   PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY WINSTON CHUANG MODEL PHOTOS M.A.C