Get Your Glow On: How To Get a Glowy Makeup Look
Because fresh, dewy skin is always in.
Some genetically-blessed people have naturally even, effortlessly dewy skin, and that’s wonderful for them. But the rest of us often need a bit of help to give our skin that coveted luminosity. While maintaining a consistent skincare routine is the best way to achieve your skin goals, you can also use glowy makeup to add radiance to your complexion. If you’re not sure how (or what to use to get that glow), keep reading. Ahead, we’re outlining a simple glowy makeup routine that works for low-key days and glam nights alike. Plus, we’re sharing some of our favorite tricks for faking naturally glowy skin with makeup.
Hi everyone, my name is Abby Nef and in today's video I'm going to show you how to get a natural glowy no makeup makeup look featuring all products from L'Oreal Paris. So let's get started. Our first product is the L'Oreal Paris Infallible Pro Glow Foundation. I'm going to be using color nude beige. I start off by putting the product on the back of my hand, but you just want to be able to control the amount. If we're doing glowy skin, we want our skin to show through. Blend it with a brush or with your hands. It's lightweight coverage and it feels very buildable. My favorite technique to getting your skin to look like glass, to look like it's glowing, is to start with a little bit and layer on as you go. Less is more, especially if you want your skin to look like skin. By doing a tiny bit, we're just canceling out any hyperpigmentation, any acne scarring, red spots, sunspots, and we are just neutralizing our base. And to me, that is a perfect flawless finish. And then on this side, I'm just going to use the brush and blend it in. It feels so invisible on the skin. It's one of my favorite foundations. To emphasize the glow, we're going to be going in with the L'Oreal True Match Lumi Gotion. This is in color light glow. It is the most incredible multi-use product. You can use it as a highlighter. You can use it to brighten up parts of your face that you want to illuminate or you can use it as a base under your foundation or just wear it alone if you just want to have that really glowy, dewy skin without foundation. Whatever you prefer. But you can see how this blends in. It just leaves you with this glass dewy skin finish. So, what I'm going to do is just kind of add it to the parts where I put the foundation already and amplify the high points. Bring it onto my nose, my brow bone, and then also at the high points of the cheeks. And you could put this everywhere if you want. You can mix it with your foundation or you can just wear it on its own. Next up is the L'Oreal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer. Favorite concealers I've ever used. This is in color medium. It has those skin loving ingredients that you need to hydrate the under eyes to keep them from looking dry, wrinkly. So, you can see it's a very lightweight but blendable concealer and it perfectly matches my skin tone, which is what we want, especially if we're doing a no makeup makeup look. I feel like the closer you are to your natural tone, the less you have to add. And I'm just going to use a concealer brush. Putting it on the back of your hand first always allows more control, which is what we want for a very dewy, glowy, no makeup makeup look. I prefer to go in with the brush to place the product where I want it. And then I'll use my fingers for the heat of my fingertip to really melt that product into the skin. I always bring the concealer onto the lids. Got a couple sunspots here, on my nose. This is the L'Oreal Paris Lumilay Liquid Blush in color dewy. Worth it. We're going to put that again on the back of our hand. And we're just going to use our fingers for this because it's the best way to get a natural flush of the cheeks going. Plus, you can see how pigmented this is. So, we really want to get rid of a lot of the product so we can make it look as natural as possible. And color worth it is my favorite color. It's such a perfect flush of pink. I can't really explain it other than just you can see the before and after. It is so stunning on the cheeks. Put a little bit of the blush on my nose just because that's where you'd get kissed by the sun. On my lid, I like to put a little bit just because it ties the look together. Next up is the L'Oreal Paris Paradise Lay Shadow Stick in color twinkly rose. It just is my favorite way to apply any type of eyeshadow. You can either put it on directly like this and then use your finger to buff it out. It's buildable, so you can start with a little bit and then increase if you want an even more dramatic look. But adding a little shimmer to your eyes, especially in the inner corner, is just going to make them pop. So, you can see easily also the before and after. The L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Washable Mascara is one of the best mascaras I've ever used. Literally my favorite mascara of my entire collection is the L'Oreal Lash Paradise. And for a very natural look, you could do brown. They have a great brown as well, but for this black tone, I go into the root, wiggle, wiggle, and pull. And then I just use the very tip of the wand and just get it into the inner corners. The last product I'm going to be using is the L'Oreal Paris Lumlay Glass Highlighter Stick and this is in color glossy pearl. It is the most iconic highlighter. I have been using this for years. One of my favorites. It has that super glassy finish and it's not too glittery. It's not sparkly and it just emphasizes your skin in such a way that it just makes it look so healthy and radiant. putting it on the high points of your cheeks, right on top of that blush, right on top of that concealer, and it just ties everything together, and it brings such a natural finish to the high points of your cheeks. It just makes you look healthier. I like to bring it down the bridge of my nose and on the brow bones, and I always like to bring it on the cupid's bow and the center point of my lips. And there you have it. If you want to learn more about where to get these products, just head to Parisusa.com. Links are below.
How To Get a Glowy Makeup Look That Lasts
The key to getting a glowy makeup look that looks natural lies in choosing the right products and applying them correctly. Follow our glowy makeup tutorial below and get your glow on.
Step 1: Prime your face
Whether you’re after a natural glowy makeup look or want something with a bit more oomph, you’ll want to prime your face—this simple step helps your makeup adhere better and last longer. We recommend using an illuminating makeup primer such as L’Oréal Paris Prime Lab Up to 24H Dullness Reducer, which has an instant brightening effect and visibly evens skin over time . Use your fingers to smooth the lightweight formula onto clean, dry skin before proceeding to the next step in your glowy makeup routine.
Step 2: Add luminosity
Next, amplify your glowy base with L’Oréal Paris True Match Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Enhancer. The luminous formula hydrates and adds a hint of radiant color for healthy-looking, glowing skin. If you’d prefer a subtly glowy no-makeup makeup look, you can wear this multitasking product alone as your base. Otherwise, continue on to step three.
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Step 3: Apply foundation and concealer
Next, even out your skin tone with a lightweight, medium-coverage foundation, such as L’Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation. There’s a lot to love about this hydrating formula. It’s oil-free, fragrance-free, and non-comedogenic; comes in 47 skin-adapting shades, and offers a natural-looking, skin-like finish. We recommend applying it with a makeup sponge for a truly seamless-looking blend. If there are any areas you’d like a bit more coverage (like your under-eye area), reach for L’Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer. True to its name, this hyaluronic acid-infused concealer provides medium coverage with a radiant finish ideal for glowy makeup looks.
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Step 4: Boost your bronze
When we think glowy, we think beachy—and there’s nothing beachier than sun-kissed, bronzed skin. Fake a natural summer glow (sans sun damage) with L’Oréal Paris Infallible Up to 24H Fresh Wear Soft Matte Bronzer. The soft powder formula adds natural-looking warmth to the skin and comes in eight shades to flatter a variety of skin tones (and undertones). Plus, it’s sweatproof, waterproof, and humidity-proof, so you don’t have to worry about it melting off when temperatures rise. We recommend using a large, fluffy brush to lightly dust the buildable bronzer onto areas you’d naturally tan, such as your cheekbones, nose, and the center of your forehead at your hairline.
Step 5: Highlight your high points
As far as we’re concerned, no glowy makeup look is complete without highlighter. The aforementioned Lumi Glotion is great for this purpose—just snag a shade slightly lighter than your base color and tap it onto the high points of your face to give your skin added luminosity.
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Step 6: Define your arches
While defined eyebrows aren’t strictly essential for a glowy makeup look, we’d argue that it’s a little detail that helps pull your look together. Fortunately, you don’t have to do much to give your brows a little definition—just brush a brow gel, such as L’Oréal Paris Unbelieva-Brow Longwear Waterproof Brow Gel, throughout your arches to add color and give them shape.
Step 7: Reach for eyeshadow
Here’s where you have a decision to make—namely, whether you want to keep it low-key or lean into glowy glam. If the former, you can go forgo the eyeshadow. But if you want a little more glow, it’s time for eyeshadow. Play up the golden tones in your glowing base with L’Oréal Paris Infallible 24 HR Eye Shadow in Amber Rush, a gorgeous, coppery shade that wears up to 24 hours without fading or creasing. Apply the luxurious shadow all over your lid, then define your crease with a slightly darker hue (we love Bronzed Taupe)
Step 8: Line your eyes
Next, lightly trace your upper lash line with a brown pencil eyeliner such as L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Last Waterproof, Up to 24HR Pencil Eyeliner in Brown. Flick the liner upward at the outer corner of your eye to create a soft, subtle wing that perfectly frames your eyes.
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Step 9: Swipe on mascara
Finish your eye makeup with a few coats of mascara. Rather than your classic deep black, we recommend leaning into the warm, bronzy tones of your glowy makeup look with a dark brown option, like L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Panorama Washable Mascara in Black Brown. This volumizing mascara includes a multi-level bristle brush that coats each lash for corner-to-corner volume that resists flaking, smudging, and clumping for up to 24 hours.
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Step 10: Add lip gloss
As far as we see it, a hydrating lip gloss is the perfect accompaniment to a glowy, bronze makeup look. Our pick: L’Oréal Paris Glow Paradise Lip-Balm-in-Gloss with Pomegranate Extract. The lightweight, non-sticky formula instantly moisturizes and conditions while giving lips a sheer wash of natural-looking color. We love the shade Feathery Flur for a barely-there nude lip moment, but if you prefer brighter lips, try Angelic Daydream—the warm coral shade practically screams summer.
Step 11: Seal the deal
Last but definitely not least, lock your glowy makeup look into place with L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Spray and Set Makeup Oil-Free Setting Spray. The non-comedogenic formula helps set makeup into place for all-day, smudge-proof wear.
4 Must-Try Tips for Glowy Makeup
The above tutorial is just a jumping-off point: Ultimately, you can customize your glowy makeup look any way you want (for example: swap the nude gloss for a bold lip). That said, there are a few things you’ll want to keep in mind to ensure your makeup looks as radiant as you’d like. We break down our top tips below.
1. Use a glow-enhancing lotion
One of the easiest ways to make your skin look more radiant is to reach for an illuminating lotion, like L’Oréal Paris True Match Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Enhancer. There are several ways to wear this versatile product, including on its own or under makeup. Or, for an extra dewy-looking finish, mix a pea-sized amount of the glotion with your favorite moisturizer and apply it to your face (and body!) for a seriously glowy, fresh-looking finish.
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2. Opt for warm-toned blush
Glowy makeup and sun-kissed makeup go hand-in-hand, and you can lean into those beachy vibes by swapping your cool-toned blush for a slightly warmer, sunnier tone. We love L’Oréal Paris Infallible Up to 24H Fresh Wear Soft Matte Blush in Fearless Coral.
3. Try self-tanner
Get a glowy look that lasts by adding self-tanner to your self-care Sunday ritual. Whether you opt for a mousse, cream, or spray-on formula, make sure to thoroughly exfoliate first to ensure a smooth, streak-free finish.
4. Keep your skin hydrated
Dryness and flakes are the enemies of glowy makeup. Make sure to keep your skin hydrated by following a consistent skincare routine that includes (at a minimum), a cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen.
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