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1. Preparing for a Dewy Complexion
I appreciate that [dewy makeup] suits everyone and is simple to achieve,” Avendaño states. “A dewy makeup style can make you appear healthy, radiant, and well-hydrated.” Therefore, it’s essential to start with well-hydrated skin to create a dewy look. (Keep in mind that exfoliating beforehand can also be beneficial, as it removes dead skin cells that may clog pores and cause dryness and dullness, which is the opposite of the glowing skin we desire.)
Avendaño adds, “I prefer using hydrating products to prepare the skin. Choosing products that match your skin type will enhance the durability of your makeup.” Want to achieve dewy skin? We recommend starting with a moisturizer, followed by a gripping primer to secure your dewy appearance. Then, apply your preferred dewy-finish foundation, tinted moisturizer, or just concealer. It’s advisable to avoid matte formulas unless you have oily skin. Avendaño’s method for a natural finish: “I always use a paddle brush to apply the foundation and then blend it into the skin with a buffing brush.”
We Recommend: CHARLOTTE TILBURY Charlotte's Magic Cream to quench your skin and create a smooth, soft base for makeup, and E.L.F. COSMETICS Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide to help grip onto your makeup and keep it in place. Together, they create the perfect prep for a dewy glow and no-makeup makeup look.
2. Apply Creamy Colour Blending
To achieve a dewy shine after a workout, warm up your skin by applying a light blush to your cheekbones and sweeping bronzer over your high points. We advise staying with cream recipes for the greatest glowy effect. Be at ease! Your initial, compelling primer will help them last the entire day. Apply your cream bronzer to the areas of your face where the sun would normally touch you, such as the tips of your cheekbones, the bridge of your nose, the middle of your chin, and the forehead, using a fluffy face brush or your fingers. Next, precisely tap your cream blush on your cheekbones. Pro tip: To blend out the foundation, use the same brush that you used to apply it.
We Recommend: Saie Sun Melt Bronzer - Buildable Cream-Balm Bronzer For Face Sculpting—an ultra-velvety cream bronzer that gives you a warm skin look in just a few swipes—and RMS BEAUTY Lip2Cheek in Demure—a multi-use cream formula for lips and cheeks that’s packed with moisture. “This shade’s really nice and bright. It might look a little intimidating in the pot but once you blend it out, it’s really easy to work it into the skin,” says Pelfry.
3. Make Your Eyes Shine
Okay, so we jumped for glee when we saw Pelfry apply blush to her lids because we adore it when we can multitask with cosmetics. Even when I'm not wearing a complete makeup look, I prefer to dab a little blush on my eyelids, she explains. "It just looks springy and fresh and pulls the entire look together." Apply a blush shade that is comparable to the colour you used on your cheeks—or use the exact same shade—on your eyelids using a fluffy eyeshadow brush.When applying blush to your lids, you want to hold your brush towards the end to achieve that soft, diffused effect because you'll naturally apply a lot less pressure than holding it there.
We Recommend: e.l.f. Cosmetics Powder Blush Palette that features three peachy-pink formulas that flatter any skin tone. Plus, they’re all made with naturally moisturizing ingredients like summer lilac and thyme extracts that help boost your glow.
4. Emphasize and shine
And now, the highlighter is the most crucial aspect of achieving a dewy makeup look. Let's give it a drumroll! There are numerous varieties of highlighters available, each holding a unique spot in our affections. However, liquids and creams are in charge when it comes to the dew-factor. Follow Pelfry's example and use your highlighting product in various areas, wherever your skin reflects light. Pelfy suggests putting a bit on your finger and simply dabbing it on the areas where you want the skin to reflect light. Apply it on the highest points of your cheeks, then move it along the bridge of your nose, and finally, pat some directly onto your eyelids and brow bones. Looking to extend the longevity of your radiance even further? Gently apply a powder highlighter directly on top of the cream to secure it in place. Not just any matte powder will do! You need a radiant powder highlighter that complements your dewy makeup appearance. Seek out a pressed powder that has a smooth texture without any noticeable shimmer.
We Recommend: Start with Amuse SEOUL DEW BALM 02—a balm-highlighter hybrid that you can apply literally anywhere you want to glow. It’s hydrating, plumping, and imparts the perfect touch of dew. You can even use it on your lips! Then, using a small fluffy brush, sweep FLOSS Highlighter in Sunset on top.
5. Try a Glossy Lip
Sometimes, when it comes to dewy makeup looks, lips are overlooked. But a touch of color and shine can go a long way to boost that overall dewiness. Avendaño says, “Prepping lips is important. My go-to is Aquaphor. Then, I will apply a satin lipstick or gloss to finish off the look.” For dewy lips, Pelfry swipes on tinted balm for a coat of light rosy color and a major hit of hydration. Then followed up with an extra quenching lip jelly (but you can use a clear gloss as well). “I like to layer [lip] products especially since your skin is really glossy and hydrated, so I’m going to add another gloss and I’m going to apply it right in the center of my lips for some shine.” The result: A lip that catches the light and reflects it back on you (just like your highlighter).
We Recommend: wet n wild MegaSlicks Lip Gloss. This pinky brown lip gloss is all you need to add some ‘oomph’ to your look. Formulated with pearlescent pigments, it gives your lips a voluptuous, juicy shine without any tacky feel. Whether you wear it alone or as a shimmer top coat, your lips will be the star of the show.
6. Set With a Dewy Mist
Now that you’ve created your ultimate dewy makeup look, don’t let it fade on you fast! When you’re applying creamy makeup products, setting your makeup as a last step is just as crucial as priming your skin first. According to Avendaño, “Setting your makeup in certain spots is important because you don’t want to have oily skin everywhere.” Also, it can prevent those creamy products from settling into your pores or any fine lines. Avendaño suggests setting the T-zone with powder to tone down shine so the rest of your dewyness looks purposeful. We also love setting sprays and mists (like Pelfry applied) to help prevent your makeup from smudging, melting, and caking. They’re perfect for dewy makeup looks because you can apply them throughout the day to reset and smooth makeup, and to help give your skin a moisture boost. When applying, hold your spray eight to 10 inches from your face and mist all over.
We Recommend: Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray is infused with nourishing vitamins and fruit extracts to give your skin a healthy boost every time you apply. The unique continuous spray means even application, every time, and you can spray it on your makeup sponges and brushes before using them to give your makeup extra luminosity and staying power.
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