7 Highlighter Hacks That'll Instantly Give You a Gorgeous Glow

Once you've highlighted, apply a matte powder to the places you'd normally contour — the forehead, under the eyes, and hollow of the cheeks. It will make the illuminated areas stand out even more. Romero uses an effective technique called "kitten paws" to set makeup (plus, how cute is the name to say?!).

Romero uses two MAC #137 brushes ($42 each) — which look a lot like kitten paws — to apply Prep + Prime Translucent Finishing Powder ($26) to the entire face.