With a little practice, you can use the very end of the bristles to apply a thin line of powder down your nose.

Try using the tapered brush to apply highlighter near your temples or other narrow parts of your face.

Use a clean eyeshadow brush so you don’t accidentally apply old eyeshadow where you don’t want it or keep an extra eyeshadow brush just to use with highlighter.

Keep your oval makeup brush in great shape by washing it regularly with soapy water.

Remember, it’s easier to apply more highlighter if you need to than it is to take off excess powder.

Trying to play up a cute, pixie tip nose? Brush highlighter down the bridge of your nose to make your nose look slimmer.

If you have a light, shimmery eyeshadow, it’s totally fine to use that instead of your highlighter powder.

Putting the highlighter on your chin makes your lower lip appear fuller.

Need help controlling excess shine? Use a matte formula and brush translucent powder over your T-zone to dampen the shiny area.