How to make your own strobe cream

Strobe cream is one of the most popular highlighters out there. But did you know you can make your own version?

MAC's Strobe Cream is the shimmering highlighter that gives skin a beautiful, dewy finish. One of the first of its kind, the liquid formula has remained one of the most popular illuminators on the market for years now. And we can see why; strobe cream can be used underneath and over foundation as well as mixed into concealers to help brighten under eyes.

Its versatile nature is one of the reasons we love it so much here at Beaut HQ.

Over the years strobe cream has spawned a host of copycats and now, we're showing you how to make your very own! Yep, we're talking makeup alchemy rather than makeup dupes today (although we do still love them dearly). So, get ready to glow, from head to toe with this easy beauty hack.

What You'll Need

To create your own strobe cream, the first thing you'll need is a base. This can be your regular moisturiser, a serum, facial oil or even a multi-use balm. The easiest way to decide on what you'd like your base product to be is to think about what you want your end result to be.

For a more dewy effect (on cheekbones for example) a balm or oil will work well. For an all-over glow, a serum or moisturiser will be perfect.

Next, choose a loose shimmer pigment to act as your highlight product. Alternatively, you can scrape a little eyeshadow into your hand or a pot for mixing. This could be a warm champagne, cool silver or multifaceted, mother of pearl tone.

It's entirely up to you which you choose, but the tone will determine how your own strobe cream looks in the end. Usually, a shimmering shell pink will help to brighten, where are a gold with warm up a complexion. Multi-tonal shimmers work for an all-over glow.

Mixing your own Strobe Cream

Creating your own customised illuminator is all about balance. The more shimmer you put into it, the more light reflective it will be. Play around with different tones and consistencies - and you'll find your perfect, one of a kind version. And when anyone asks how you get that glow, you can tell them its a secret formula!

Would you make your own strobe cream? Or will you be sticking to the real thing?