Life Hack: Lip balm for Highlight

I applied Superdrug's 'Little Green Tin' lip balm across the tops of my cheeks to create a dewy highlight

Recently, I've found myself ditching the traditional powder or cream highlighters for something a little different and definitely more natural looking.
    For me, London Fashion Week is not only a time to oggle at the dreamy clothes and shoes, but also the many beautiful make up looks by the extremely talented make-up artists.  A glossy, natural highlighted look took the catwalks by storm during the SS14 shows, and after a quick bit of research, I was surprised to discover the magical product behind this gorgeous look, was lip balm!?
    Since this knowledge has come to my attention, the generic highlighting creams and powders have been resigned to the back of my make-up draw, and the lip balms have been bought way forward!  I love the effect of dabbing just a tiny amount over the tops of my cheek bones to create a glowy make-up look.
   I really love that this technique doesn't involve adding any extra colour to your skin, unlike some cream and powder highlighting products which can often leave your make-up looking heavy and cakey, especially during the winter months.
    You may be thinking 'Surely adding lip balm to your face makes you look more greasy than glowy?!'.  This was a concern of mine too, so I only apply the balm to the tops of my cheeks and avoid my T-zone as this is where I become oily.  My balm of choice is usually Superdrug's Little Green Tin as it isn't too sticky, but another great product for the job is Maybelline Baby Lips in 'Hydrate'.
    So ladies, if you love a natural, dewy make-up look for daytime, save your pennies and use up those lip balms you have at the back of your drawer!

Do you have any weird yet wonderful make-up tips? I'd love to hear them!

Ellie xxx