Step 1: Start by using a base for the
highlighter, which would be the colors from
the eye shadow palette. Pour this first into
a bowl, following with the corresponding
Loose Eye Shimmer. When creating a unicorn
highlighter, use like colors: yellow eyeshadow
with yellow eye shimmer, blue eye shadow
with blue shimmer, etc. Be sure to mix these
colors in separate bowls to not mix colors.
When creating all other custom highlighters,
be creative! Don’t be afraid to mix a white
eyeshadow with pink and white shimmer for
a milky appearance. And for the copper, mix
those nudes with pinks and golds. Preference
is key.
Step 2: Once you have a good amount
of eyeshadow and shimmer mix, it’s time to
pour the alcohol. We suggest pouring small
amounts at time and mixing so the compact is
not oversaturated. This will take longer to dry.
You can also add more shimmer or
eyeshadow as you please to get the perfect
texture and color.
Step 3: Now it’s time to pour the
highlighter in the compact. Evenly distribute
the highlighter in the compact, making sure it
fills up around all sides.
If creating a unicorn highlighter, pour each
highlighter color one at a time into parallel
lines not mixing colors.
Step 4: Take a paper towel and gently press
the towel down on the top of the highlighter in
the compact letting it touch every area of the
highlighter. This takes excess alcohol out of
the compact for even faster drying.
After this, you can also pour some highlighter
on the top just for an extra glow. There is never
too much when creating your highlighter.
Step 5: You’re done! Leave the highlighter
to dry, which can take 24-48 hours. Once dry,
swatch away! You’ve just created your custom
highlighters to glow the summer away!
Did you make an highlighter using our steps?
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