Deep tones like bronze and copper should be avoided since they might seem gaudy and even false on your complexion. Choose highlighters that have peach or gold undertones. Golden and champagne tones are ideal for medium to wheatish complexion tones. Iridescent hues can also be used, but choose colors with more warmth. If you have olive or dark skin, you'll want to look for highlights with a low level of brightness. The best way to create the illusion of brightening your face is with highlighter shades. These should be light enough to give your skin a glow, but not so bright that it makes you look like a disco ball! You should be able to see yourself in a mirror after applying highlight products. If you can't, then the amount you've applied is too heavy. Highlight colors should be chosen according to your skin tone. Light-skinned women should look for colors that are slightly cool (bronze or golden) while those with darker complexions need ones with a little more warmth (peach or gold). Try to avoid hues that are too close to your skin color because they will just make you look muddy. Once you've selected your highlight colors, follow them up with a gentle eye makeup remover to remove any traces of product that could reflect light back into your eyes. Eye shadows tend to be brighter in color than highlighter shades, so use caution not to overdo it!