As we age our skin loses collagen and elastin triggering fine lines, wrinkles, and crow’s feet. Add to this our natural oil production also slows and the skin’s surface becomes dry, dull, and uneven. If you smoke, drink alcohol or your diet is lacking in essential vitamins and nutrients you could prematurely age your complexion. Thankfully that’s where skincare and makeup can work their magic and these easy hacks will help you create instant radiance a younger appearance and a dewy glow to rival Hayley Bieber.
1. Prep Your Skin
First things first; before applying any makeup, you need to prep your skin. To get a glow-up, cleanse and then do an exfoliating mask. Use a gentle liquid mask with natural exfoliating enzymes rather than a harsh scrub as this can cause redness and micro tears in the skin.
2. Add a Face Oil to Your Foundation
Finish your skincare regime with a hydrating moisturizer. For an extra hydration hit and to give your skin that wet dewy glow mix a drop of face oil into your moisturizer.
3. Apply an Illuminating Primer
The last step in your skincare prep is to apply a makeup primer to boost the skin’s radiance and help your makeup stay put. A primer with a hint of illuminator will get you glowing.
4. Mix Foundation with Illuminator
Use a lightweight base with a satin finish as heavy matte foundations look cakey, settle into fine lines and wrinkles making them noticeable, and can make your skin look dry and dull. Add a drop of face illuminator to your foundation and mix it for a next-level glow. And ensure you apply it to your face and neck to prevent a harsh contrast.
5. Conceal Signs of Aging
Apply concealer after foundation to cover blemishes, dark spots, fine lines, and wrinkles. Use it sparingly only where you need it and go for a satin finish as again heavy matte concealers can also make skin flat and will settle into the areas you are trying to disguise.
6. Steer Clear of Matte Powder
Set your foundation with a light dusting of setting power but steer clear of heavy matte textures as these are very drying on the skin and can create an aged appearance. Go for an illuminating power or shimmery bronzer and apply it sweep to the t-zone and cheeks for a natural flush.
7. Use Illuminating Blush
For a natural dewy glow, apply a liquid skin illuminator or bronzer instead of blush on the apples of your cheeks. This will create a wet, sun-kissed effect and give you your skin a sheer radiant wash.
8. Spritz with Water or Toner
A light spritz of face mist or Evian water will also give you a natural glow and create a slightly wet ethereal look. Apply it after your foundation and throughout the day to keep that glow up.
9. Mascara Makes Your Skin Pop
Keep the focus of your look on natural glowing radiant skin. Forget eye shadow and apply mascara to your upper and lower lashes to open up the eye area and offset your beautiful skin. Make sure you groom your brows as these help frame your face and finish your look.
10. Soft Glossy Lips
Set off the look with a natural lip shade. Again avoid lipsticks that are too dark or have harsh matte formulas and go for a glossy nude or peach color. Or if you have darker skin an orange/red lipstick will enhance that golden sun-kissed look.