Saturday, May 18, 2013

How to: Effortless Glowy Skin

If you've been following me for a while, you probably know that I absolutely love a glowy/ dewy foundation finish. As my skin is dry/ dehydrated I love looking like I have a healthy glow and here's how I achieve it!
 Firstly you will want to start with your primer to ensure your makeup lasts all day. Lately I have been using Arbonne's Virtual Illusion makeup primer mixed with Majolica Majorca Skin Lingerie Porecover, although pores are not my main skin concern & this is meant to be for oily skin. If you have oily skin I'd recommend a primer to control that, but if you have dry skin there are many types of primers that help add an extra glow such as Face of Australia's Face Base with Vitamin E & Chamomile, Essence's My Base Illuminating Makeup Base or alternatively you can mix something like Becca's Shimmering Skin Perfector or MAC Strobe cream in with a primer.
Primer only, and bad lighting/ angle but bare skin. Yuck haha
 Now you can apply your foundation, or concealer if you prefer to do it beforehand, but for an extra glow you can mix an illuminizer on the back of your hand for an all over glow or only on certain areas. The latter is better for oily skin as usually an all over shine is what you are trying to avoid.
 Rimmel Wake Me Up is illuminating enough as it is so I don't really need to mix it with MAC's Strobe Cream but if you use a foundation with a matte/  satin finish it will add glow only where you want it. I've dabbed it only onto my cheekbones, nose & chin but you can also do center of the forehead & cupids bow. I only occasionally do this step.
I have already applied my concealer on blemishes & under my eyes. I also lightly go over my lips & eyebrows as a base.
 If you have chosen to skip mixing an illuminator with your foundation, I would recommend using a cream colour base (CCB), such as MAC's CCB in Pearl or Hush, depending on your skin tone. My cheap 15 concealer palette from eBay also has a highlighter shade in it too. I use my fingers to dab this on the same places as the Strobe cream. You want to do this after foundation & concealer & before powder.
 You will also want to set your CCB with a powder for longevity. There are soo many different highlighters out here but here are a few of my options; Revlon A Floral Affair in Hushed Blush, the lightest shade obviously, MAC Mineralize Skin Finish in Lightscapade, Nyx Dramatic Chromatic Eyeshadow Pigment in Pearl White. I have been using Lightscapade pretty much every day since I bought it in November & it has just started to loose the dome shape. I also use the Sigma F35 brush to apply it.
The difference isn't as notable unlike if I used a matte or satin foundation & no illuminizer at the start, but it is more noticeable when the full face is finished.
Bourjois Delice de Soleil bronzer, RT blush brush for bronzer, Milani Baked blush in Luminoso, Furless Blush brush.
 Here is what I applied on the rest of my face (not pictured, Rimmel Stay Matte powder dusted lightly all over). Can you see the film developing over the Bourjois bronzer, has this happened to anyone else? It's barely pigmented enough as it is! This baked blush furthers the glow but you could use a matte blush if it is too much for you.

Aand the absolute finished product complete with eyeliner & lipstick (MAC Hue), oh and eyebrows, but no eyeshadow since I ran out of time before work!! So this is basically what I do every day, give or take a few steps, to keep my skin looking healthy & glowing.

Top tips to remember (TL;DR version)
 -If you have oily skin use a mattifying primer and a matte/ satin finish foundation and spot highlight so you don't look shiny all over
-Use cream/ liquid products where possible if suitable for your skin type & lightly powder with similar colours for longevity
-Use a light reflecting concealer underneath the eyes only if you have dark circles otherwise the dewyness will not be as effective

I hope you find this informative & easy to understand, I'd love to hear all feedback!
Let me know if you prefer a glowy or matte look!

xx

30 comments:

  1. Loved the post Ashii, I love dewy makeup, loved the way you have explained it .. thanks :)

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    1. Thank you Saumya I'm glad you liked it! xx

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  2. You're gorgeous without any makeup on. The glowy look suits you so well x

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    1. Oh pssh it certainly helps me look/ feel more alive :) Thanks sweetie xx

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  3. Wow you look so beautiful, either way seriously! I wanted to try that Majorca product but somehow forgot about it.... I have to have dewy, matte makes me look too dry, I didn't know you had dry skin too, great steps you have!! I so wish I would have been able to get that foundation though.

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    1. Aww shucks lol you're too sweet. Thanks huni, yeah I sure do, I think it's more dehydrated though because it doesn't ever get flaky. Oh what a shame, why aren't you able to get it?? xx

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  4. This is so awesome, love this post. I really want to try Mac's Strobe cream!

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    1. It is so nice, but there are heaps of other alternatives, too. I'm happy to be using it again, now :) x

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  5. Lovely, and I reallllly need to go and by myself the Wake Me Up foundation now :D! I've been looking at it for like the past 4months.

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    1. Ohh well I don't think you will be disappointed, I'm glad I was able to convince you to buy it! xx

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  6. Oh man hush is the most natural, glowing highlighter I own! I have used strobe cream all over my face before but my face isn't too shiny to start off with. Great tips :D

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    1. Isn't it!? I do prefer pearl slightly as it matches my highlighter :P Thanks darling xx

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  7. I agree that Bourjois bronzer is really hard to get pigment from. Whenever I try to use it with a brush it barely shows up on my skin. I like the idea of mixing MAC Strobe cream with primer or foundation to amp up the glowiness. And also using MAC Cream Colour Base in Hush :)

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    1. I just had to scratch the top dry layer off and it is much more better now haha thanks sweet xx

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  8. Very lovely glow! Since I've oily skin I avoid using glowy/dewy finishes but it really suits you. x

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    1. Thanks dear, I can understand where you are coming from xx

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    1. Aw thanks although I'm still not 100% happy with how it looks without makeup it's a lot better than what it used to be! xx

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  10. You always have the BEST and flawless skin. The dewy look suits you marvellously!
    I'm more of a matte girl, but I do like to highlight every now and then :) x

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    1. Why thank you hun I just wish I didn't look so tired without makeup, haha! xx

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  11. you look gorgeous your skin is glowing with radiance

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  12. This is a great look! It gives the skin a nice healthy glow, kind of dewy without it looking oily.

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    1. Thanks darling, and that's the look I crave since I have no extra oils in my skin haha xx

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  13. You look great:) This makeup suits you. I love glowy and dewy finishes too.xx

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  14. I have heard nothing but great things about the Wake Me Up foundation!! Hmmm might have to order this one!!! Great application!! Thanks for sharing!

    Kendra

    www.beautybykendrac.com

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  15. You did a great job :)

    http://www.betzysmakeup.com/

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  16. You have beautiful skin! And nice post and make up. Like it! <3

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  17. your bare ski is really nice to begin with! :) I also combine my mac strobe cream with my liquid foundations. :)

    maxie <3
    http://www.maxinemarcelino.com/

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  18. I just followed too! love your makeup looks! :)

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