With just one stroke of a pen we can look refreshed, rested and with brighter complexion. This type of concealer/illuminator/brightener is ideal for visually lifting and illumination under eye area, so there are no expectations for high coverage. Some can make smaller color corrections, depending on the undertone that they have.
Ideal places to use brighteners are darker parts of the face that need to catch little more light to achieve softened lines and colors. Primarily used as brighteners for under eye area, is applied to the inner corner of the eye and blended outwards to the top of the cheekbones. It would be ideal if you could spread the product only to places where really needed, for most natural look. If you suffer from dark circles with blue undertones, choose brighteners which have a pink/salmon undertone. Cover purple hues with yellow undertones.
Area just around the nostrils is naturally red, due to the influence of hormones or irritation, and this area is somewhat darker toned so apply some brighteners to these areas, too.
Visually plump up lips and reduce dark discoloration and harsh shadows with little brighteners. Apply to the middle of the chin, right between the lips and the highest point of the chin.
In addition to these strategic places, brighteners can be used in places that catch light naturally - just above the upper lip and below the highest point of the eyebrow.
Beautiful brighteners can also be found in drugstores.
L'Oreal The Touche Magique TRUE MATCH most similar in texture and coverage to iconic YSL Touche Eclat. Lightweight texture that does not set to fine lines, doing light color correction and comes in several undertones. It has a slight coverage and velvety texture.
Catrice Re-Touch korektor has a creamy texture and behaves more like a concealer one applied, therefor it has medium coverage. It seems under eye area is brighter and color corrected. I would also recommend a thorough hydration before applying.
Bourjois Radiance Reveal is a beautiful, light and moisturizing texture. This is an excellent product for dry skin. Illuminates the area, but has minimal color correction and does not cover too many imperfections. I would recommend for daily use or as a second step after color correcting distinctly pronounced dark circles. It has an intense floral fragrance that fades away.
L.O.V. EffectFul concealer pen comes in a pen with a round sponge applicator that uniformly applies the product. It has light coverage, which is great for those who do not suffer from a very pronounced dark circles and discoloration. I reach for it when I want to achieve a natural and airy look.
ARTDECO Perfect Teint Illuminator has an interesting texture reminiscent of a gel, but in spite of that characteristic leaves a soft focused appearance to the skin. It is very light and airy, has minimal color correction and brightens the complexion.