Summer Makeup Look: How to Achieve Dewy, Glowing Skin

Summer looks can get out of control without a bit of mindfulness in the products you use and the skincare you follow. The sheer idea of dripping foundation and smudged eyes makes us cringe, but fortunately, the glossy and dewy skin that we all like in our summer pictures is easily attainable. The key lies in taking a minimal approach, especially if you have an oily skin type.

Mastering the no-makeup look is the best gift you can give your summer self. For starters, remember to focus on hydration, ditch the heavy foundation, and go for light layers instead.

Avoiding heavy products is a lifesaver during the summer, so stick to your favorite lightweight moisturizer or BB cream and let your naturally radiant self take over.

There’s a lot more we can do to achieve a radiant complexion that’s stronger than the summer sunlight. Read on to find out how you can care for your skin in the summer to keep its glow intact!

Prepping Your Skin for a Dewy Finish

Before we get started with our summer makeup regime, it’s important to take care of the basics.

• Remember that a flawless summer makeup look starts with a healthy and hydrated base. Go for lightweight, oil-free moisturizers [we like the Neutrogena Fragrance Free Daily Facial Moisturizer!]. Read labels before purchasing products, and make sure to keep your skin plump.

• Next, invest in a good hydrating primer that will work as a catalyst for making your makeup flawless and long-lasting.
• Once you’ve taken care of hydration, focus on exfoliation, which helps eliminate dullness-causing dead skin cells, making your skin smooth and radiant.
• Once the texture of your skin is smooth, makeup can bring phenomenal results. Try exfoliating 2-3 times weekly with a mild, chemical-free scrub. You can decrease the frequency to 1-2 times if you have sensitive skin.
• The final most important aspect when prepping your skin for makeup is sun protection. You can have the finest ensemble of makeup products, but without wearing sunscreen daily, you cannot expect your skin to cooperate and give you radiant results. The sun’s harmful UV rays damage the skin and lead to premature aging. So remember to wear sun protection, even on a cloudy day. Also, remember to reapply your sunscreen every two hours, especially when engaging in activities like swimming. If you find this too much of a hassle, consider going for BB creams with built-in SPF, like the Maybelline Dream Fresh Skin Hydrating BB cream with SPF 30.

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Essential Products for a Glossy and Dewy Look

• Luminous Foundations:

If you’re on the hunt for luminous foundations that make the dewy dream come true, go for lightweight ones. Here are some of our favorite picks online. Choose one suitable for your skin type, and you’re ready to have the perfect makeup base for radiant summer charm!

• NARS Sheer Glow Foundation: With the goodness of NARS’ brightening formula, this foundation leaves your skin feeling hydrated, more luminous, softer, and smoother.

• Revlon PhotoReady Candid Glow Moisture: This foundation from Revlon has pear oil and vitamin E to hydrate your skin and block environmental aggressors. It’s also rich in antioxidants and contains anti-pollution properties.

• L’Oreal Paris Makeup True Match Lumi Glotion: With glycerin and shea butter that brings in all-day hydration and an illuminating color tint to enhance your skin’s natural glow, this foundation works wonderfully as a makeup base and can even be worn on its own!

Having looked at some good foundations, let’s talk about application techniques.

Use a damp beauty blender to apply your chosen dewy foundation, as this brings in a natural, lightweight finish. Bounce the blender across your face, focusing more on areas that need coverage. Try not to swipe or drag; build up the base in thin layers that look flawless and natural. If you wish to conceal target areas, go for a concealer with a hydrating formula after applying your foundation. Once done, fix the look with a setting spray. Don’t skip this step if you want a summer glow that lasts throughout the day!

Highlighters:

A highlighter helps remove the flat look and bring a radiant glow. Try our favorite picks if you’re searching for a good summer-friendly product:

• BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector: This highlighter brings a natural, luminous glow with its creamy formula that builds and blends seamlessly. The best part is that it’s free of sulfates and parabens!

• Fenty Beauty Freestyle Highlighter: A perfect lightweight, long-lasting cream-powder hybrid highlighter for the face and eyes that gives you a wide range of color choices. A must-buy because of its suitability for all skin types.

To apply the highlighter, all you need to do is dust a light swipe along your cheekbones and start blending, starting from your temple and blending towards the apples of your cheeks for a lifted effect. Now apply some just below your brows to brighten your eyes and some above your cupid’s bow. The aim is to keep it simple and natural by blending seamlessly and not overdoing the highlighter!

Dewy Setting Sprays:

When you slay your summer makeup look, it’s only fair that it stays on through the day. And what better way to ensure that than by using a dewy setting spray? Check out these widely loved products if you need recommendations:

• Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist: This skin mist gives an instant boost of hydration to your skin. With moisturizing properties and a long-lasting formula, the Tatcha mist is suitable for all skin types, especially dry.

• NYX Dewy Finish Setting Spray: With the goodness of aloe and cucumber extracts, this setting spray is friendly even to sensitive skin. Every spritz of this dewy spray ensures a burst of hydration as it works its magic as a primer, makeup setter, and even a makeup refresher.

A dewy spray helps set your makeup while keeping the glow intact. Apply these fine mists after your foundation, concealer, and other products. The trick is to hold the spray bottle six to eight inches away and spray on the face in a T-shape (forehead, nose, and chin). For a more blended and unified look, remember to mist your neck as well. Be patient, and let the spray dry before applying any other products.

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Creating a Glossy and Dewy Makeup Look

Having reviewed essential products and application techniques, let us now see how you can get a glossy and dewy makeup look. Follow our step-by-step guide to achieve your ultimate summer glow!

• Base Makeup: For your base makeup, cleanse your skin and apply a lightweight, oil-free moisturizer. Now, apply your favorite sunscreen and go for some hydrating primer to enhance the dewy finish and the longevity of your makeup. Check out the e.l.f. Power Grip Primer is gel-based and compatible with all skin types. Finish up with your favorite foundation to create the perfect base makeup.

• Highlighting: The next step to getting flawless glowing makeup is to use a highlighter and blend seamlessly to strategically highlight the cheekbones, cupid’s bow, and brow bone.
• Blush: A blush is a must-have to enhance the glow. Go for cream or liquid-based blushes like this Maybelline Gel-Cream Blush. These blend easily and add a natural flush of color to your face. Apply some blush to the apples of your cheeks and gently blend upwards for a natural effect.

• Eyes: For summers, resist the urge to go heavy on eye makeup and instead focus on enhancing your natural charm. Go for neutral eyeshadow shades, like this Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette, and stick to colors like beige, taupe, or light brown. Use a gentle layer over the crease of your eyelid for definition. You can use a waterproof mascara to open up your eyes, but remember to curl your lashes before applying the mascara for a more appealing result. Check out the voluminous, waterproof mascara from L’Oreal Paris, which is our current favorite because of the sheer drama it brings to the look!

• Lips: The lip color you go for can make or break your look. Go for a glossy lip product in your preferred shade, or maybe play around a little and find a new, summery shade. A clear gloss brings a subtle shine, and a tinted gloss brings a hint of color. To make the lips more defined, use a lip liner in a matching shade, and you’re all set to slay your dewy summer makeup look. Check out the popular wet n wild Mood Lip Kit if you’re looking for a gloss and liner set!

• Setting Spray: As we mentioned earlier, a setting spray is essential to ensure that this gorgeous, dewy look you created doesn’t get compromised as you run through the many chores of the day. A setting spray keeps the makeup intact while also hydrating the skin. Make sure your setting spray comes with rejuvenating properties that enhance your summery glow.

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Tips for Maintaining a Dewy Look All Day

Now, for the final touches before heading out, always ensure to get your last-minute touch-up plan ready. To make sure your makeup remains on fleek all day, carry a pack of blotting papers and a mini setting spray with you. Blotting papers remove excess oil without disturbing the makeup, and a quick spritz of setting spray refreshes the glow.

While product reapplication is a vital step in maintaining your makeup glow throughout the day, it is also equally important to stay hydrated inside and out, meaning you need to drink plenty of fluids and use hydrating skin products. When your skin is naturally healthy, it becomes much easier for the makeup to do its job of enhancing your features.

Conclusion

We now know that makeup is manageable throughout the day, even in peak summer. Following the basics and using summer-friendly products go a long way toward achieving the dewy makeup look. Using lightweight moisturizers, hydrating foundations and primers, and skin-type friendly blushes and highlighters is vital.

One must take care not to overdo any product and maintain a seamless blend to ensure a flawless final look.

Lastly, using a setting spray works as the ultimate deal sealer, ensuring that your work of art stays put all day long. We hope this guide was useful to you. We’d love to hear your feedback on these products once you’ve tried them for yourself!

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