flat highlighting brush

Tarte Flat Highlighting Brush is the dense, flat-headed option for people who want their glow obvious. Where a fluffy brush diffuses highlighter, this one packs it down onto the skin for a much stronger beam — Tarte's word for it is extreme.

What it actually does

• Delivers maximum glow. Tarte states the dense bristles pack product on for the strongest possible shine, not a whisper of it.
• Hits the standard highlight zones. The brand lists cheekbone tops, the nose, the cupid's bow, chin and forehead as where this brush goes.
• Gives you a defined strip. Because the head is flat, the highlight has a shape — useful if you want a sharp line of light along the cheekbone.
• Stays soft against the skin, with synthetic fibres Tarte describes as super-soft and gentle on delicate areas.
• Vegan and cruelty-free, per the brand.

How to use

1. Press the flat head into your highlighter rather than swirling it — pressing is what loads a dense brush.
2. Tap it onto the face at the high points: the top of the cheekbones first, then the nose, cupid's bow, chin and forehead.
3. Build if you want more. A second tap over the same strip intensifies the beam.
4. Soften the outer edge with a clean fluffy brush if the line looks too hard for the occasion.
5. Wash it periodically — dense heads hold pigment. Mild soap, rinse until clear, reshape and dry flat.

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