Dewy Skin Foundation Routine

Dewy, glassy skin is the most coveted makeup look right now. It's luminous, fresh, and looks like healthy skin from within. Here's how to achieve it perfectly.

Skincare First: The secret to dewy makeup starts before you even open your makeup bag. Use a hydrating moisturizer and let it fully absorb. Add a few drops of facial oil if your skin needs extra hydration.

Step 1 — Hydrating Primer: Use a water-based, dewy finish primer instead of a matte one. Apply it all over your face and blend with your fingers. It creates a smooth, hydrated base.

Step 2 — Choose the Right Foundation: For a dewy look, choose a foundation labeled 'satin', 'luminous', 'dewy' or 'skin-like finish'. Avoid matte foundations — they'll counteract everything you're doing.

Step 3 — Application Technique: Apply foundation with a damp beauty sponge using a pressing and bouncing motion (not wiping). This sheers out the product and melds it with your skin for a natural look.

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Step 3 — Application Technique: Apply foundation with a damp beauty sponge using a pressing and bouncing motion (not wiping). This sheers out the product and…

Step 4 — Cream Products Only: Use cream blush and cream highlighter instead of powder versions. Powder kills the dewy look — cream products melt into skin and glow naturally.

Step 5 — Strategic Highlighting: Apply liquid or cream highlighter on the high points of your face — tops of cheekbones, bridge of nose, brow bone, and Cupid's bow. Blend with your fingers.

Step 6 — Minimal Powder: If you need to set, use powder only on the T-zone where you get oily. Use a damp sponge to press translucent powder gently — this prevents a cakey look.

Finishing Touch — Facial Mist: Spritz a hydrating facial mist or setting spray all over your face at the end. This blurs any powdery areas and gives your entire face a fresh, dewy glow.