How to Get a Gorgeous Dewy Makeup Look in 5 Simple Steps

Start With a Matte Primer (Yes, Really!)

It may sound counterintuitive, but prepping your skin with a matte primer instead of an illuminating one is key for creating the perfect canvas for a glowing, non-greasy look. The L’Oréal Paris Prime Lab Up to 24H Matte Setter will create a smooth base for makeup and prevent excess shine from cramping your radiant style. This mattifying, salicylic-acid infused primer controls shine and ensures that makeup will last for hours while rebalancing oily skin with continued use over time. 

If you decide to skip face makeup altogether, we recommend going with the YSL Beauty Nu Glow In Balm, which moisturizes and illuminates all on its own.

Apply Your Foundation

Once you’ve prepped your base, it’s time to get dewy. Grab an illuminating, lightweight foundation like the Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care & Glow Serum Foundation and apply it to your face using a damp beauty sponge. This will allow the makeup to go on lightly and smoothly. If you need to cover any spots or blemishes, use a cream concealer and blend well into the skin.

Add Some Blush

When going for natural, luminous skin, there are two things to keep in mind with blush: Don’t go overboard and blend well. For a naturally flushed look, we recommend using a shimmer-flecked peach shade like the EM Cosmetics Heaven’s Glow Radiant Veil Blush in Persimmon and applying it just to the apples of your cheeks.

Swipe on Some Ultra-Shiny Lip Gloss

Top off your look with a glossy lip. Just a few swipes of the NYX Professional Makeup Fat Oil Lip Drip in My Main will give you a lasting, juicy-lipped finish.

Lock in Your Makeup and Enhance Your Glow With Setting Spray

For one last glow-inducing touch, use a non-mattifying setting spray. The Urban Decay All Nighter Vitamin C Setting Spray is a favorite because it leaves makeup looking radiant but shine-free.