Dewy Skin Makeup Products That Photograph Beautifully

Dewy skin is having a moment and honestly I think it is here to stay because it just looks so good in photos. That lit-from-within glow that makes skin look healthy and awake is what everyone is after and the right products make it genuinely achievable even on days when your skin is not cooperating on its own.

Here are the products I reach for when I want that dewy photographable glow.

Illuminating Primer: e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter

I have talked about this before and I will keep talking about it because it is that good. Mix a drop into your foundation or wear it alone under a tinted moisturizer and it gives you the most beautiful glowy base. It photographs exactly like those stunning skin photos you see on Instagram. Under $15 and available at Ulta and Amazon.

Dewy Foundation: Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation

This foundation has a semi-dewy finish that photographs beautifully without looking greasy or overdone. The coverage is buildable and the formula feels comfortable all day. For a more affordable option try the L’Oreal True Match foundation which also has a natural dewy finish. The Charlotte Tilbury is at Sephora, the L’Oreal is on Amazon.

Glow Drops: Rare Beauty Positive Light Silky Touch Highlighter

A few drops of this liquid highlighter mixed into moisturizer or dabbed on cheekbones and the bridge of your nose creates that ethereal glow that looks incredible in natural light and in photos. The formula is not glittery, it is genuinely luminous. Find it at Sephora or on Amazon.

Setting Spray Not Powder

When going for a dewy look, skip the setting powder and use a hydrating setting spray instead. Urban Decay All Nighter or the Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray both extend wear while keeping that glow intact. Setting powder will mattify and you want to avoid that. Find setting sprays on Amazon.

Cream Blush for That Fresh Flush

Powder blush over a dewy base can look patchy. Switch to a cream formula like the Milk Makeup Bionic Blush and press it into your cheeks with fingertips. It melts right into a dewy base and gives you that natural healthy flush that looks like you just came in from a walk. Check Amazon for options.

One Thing to Watch

Dewy skin on oily skin types can slide into shiny territory quickly, especially in summer. If you tend to get oily, do a light dust of translucent powder only in your T-zone and keep the rest of your face dewy. The contrast actually looks intentional and keeps you from looking like you just ran a mile.

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What is your go-to product for that dewy glow? Drop it in the comments below.

So glad you are here. xo, Pam