The two-step glow edit that replaces half your makeup bag.
You don't need ten products to look luminous. You need two ends of one pencil — and to know exactly where to place them.
A beautiful glow is less about shimmer and more about understanding where light naturally hits. With smart highlighter placement, a few precise strokes can brighten tired eyes, define brows and make the complexion appear fresh.
That is where CHADO’s Crayon Duo Illuminateur comes in: one 2-in-1 makeup pencil, two complementary finishes and several ways to simplify your routine.
Why Highlighting Technique Matters More Than the Product
If you are learning how to highlight your face, the biggest mistake is often applying shimmer everywhere.
Natural-looking radiance comes from contrast: brighten areas that need correction, then add pearl only to the high points you want to catch the light.
Too much shimmer can make makeup look heavy. Precise placement creates dimension instead. Think light, not glitter.
For an everyday finish, use matte where you want correction and pearl where you want reflection.
Meet the Crayon Duo Illuminateur
The CHADO Crayon Duo Illuminateur is a double-ended jumbo highlighter and concealer pencil designed to correct, illuminate and enhance.
One end has a matte finish for targeted brightening and correction; the other has a pearly finish for luminosity. Its creamy texture blends into a soft, powdery finish for easy, precise application.
The vegan and cruelty-free formula features Castor Oil and Vitamin E — ideal for anyone who wants concealer and highlighter in one.
In other words, it is the glow essential that can replace several products in your makeup bag.
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The Matte Side: Your Precision Brightener
Start with the matte end wherever you want to brighten, define or correct.
- Under the brow: Trace a fine line beneath the brow to sharpen the shape and create a cleaner, lifted-looking finish. It is an easy brow highlight technique between appointments.
- Dark circles: Apply a small amount beneath the eyes, focusing only where extra brightness is needed.
- Small blemishes: Dot directly onto minor imperfections and gently tap the edges into your base.
- Around the inner eye area: Add a touch where shadows make the eyes look tired.
- Eyeshadow base: Sweep a light layer across the lid before applying eyeshadow to create a smoother, more even canvas.
The rule is simple: start small, blend, then build only where needed.
The Pearl Side: The 5 Glow Points
Once you have corrected with matte, switch to the pearly end.
For classic face highlighter placement, focus on these five areas:
- Brow bone — Place beneath the highest point of the brow for subtle definition.
- Cheekbones — Glide along the tops of the cheekbones where light naturally catches.
- Bridge of the nose — Use a fine touch through the centre instead of drawing a wide stripe.
- Cupid’s bow — Add a tiny amount above the centre of the upper lip for extra definition.
- Inner corner of the eye — Tap on a small amount to make the eye area look brighter and more awake.
If you have ever searched where to put highlighter or how to apply highlighter for beginners, remember one simple rule:
Highlight the points you want light to find first.
How to Blend Like a Pro: Fingers or Brush N°2?
Both work, the difference is the finish.
For a fast, natural effect, tap and blend with clean fingertips. The warmth of your fingers helps soften the creamy texture into the skin.
For a smoother, more polished finish, reach for CHADO Brush N°2. Its angled synthetic fibres are designed for complexion products and make it easy to diffuse the edges without over-blending.
Whichever method you choose, tap rather than drag. You want the product to melt into your makeup, not move the base underneath.
The Dubai Summer Edit: Lightweight Glow
In Dubai heat, keep your makeup routine light rather than stacking multiple layers.
Start with a lightweight base such as Goutte de Soie, then use the matte end of the Crayon Duo Illuminateur only where you need correction.
For daytime, add the pearl side to just two or three glow points — usually the cheekbones, brow bone and inner corners of the eyes. For evening, build slightly more luminosity on the nose bridge and Cupid’s bow.
The creamy, powdery-finish pencil allows you to keep your application precise and buildable. Around areas prone to movement, especially beneath the eyes and on the eyelids, use thin layers and blend thoroughly for a smoother-looking finish.
Crayon Duo Illuminateur FAQ
Can you put highlighter on top of concealer?
Yes. Apply concealer — or the matte side of the Duo — first and blend it into the skin. Then add the pearly highlighter only where you want to catch the light.
Keeping both layers light helps the finished makeup look fresh rather than heavy.
Is it better to apply highlighter with a brush or fingers?
Both work, Fingers create a quick, natural, skin-like finish because the warmth of your hands helps soften and blend the texture.
A complexion brush such as Brush N°2 gives you more control and creates a smoother, more polished finish.
Your Two-Step Glow, Simplified
The best highlighting technique is not about adding more makeup. It is about putting the right texture in the right place.
Correct with matte. Illuminate with pearl. Blend until the edges disappear.
That is the Crayon Duo Illuminateur glow edit: one 2-in-1 makeup pencil for brighter-looking eyes, cleaner brows, defined cheekbones and a naturally luminous complexion.
Looking for the best highlighter pencil in Dubai or a multi-purpose addition to your clean beauty makeup routine in the UAE? Start with one pencil that can correct, brighten, define and illuminate.
