The Best Beauty Hacks for Dewy Skin

When you have dry skin, there’s one goal that’s likely top of mind: getting dewy skin. In fact, dewy-looking skin continues to remain a popular beauty trend year-round. After all, what’s not to love about fresh, gleaming skin that looks fabulous from any angle? The only downside is that achieving the coveted beauty look may be easier said than done. The good news is that you can get closer to your goal of dewy-looking skin with a quality skin care routine and a tiny touch of face makeup—even if your complexion is naturally on the dry side. Add the following beauty hack to your routine—then find more ways to help keep your dry skin looking dewy all day long.

THE ULTIMATE BEAUTY HACK FOR DRY SKIN

Want to make your dry skin look beautifully dewy? There’s a pretty simple way to do it. Just mix a dab of the L’Oréal Paris True Match™ Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Enhancer with your moisturizer. (Need a moisturizer pick? Try the L’Oréal Paris Hydra Genius Daily Liquid Care - Normal/Dry Skin.) Yep, it’s really that easy! When you apply this skin care-meets-makeup hybrid to clean skin, you can expect the slightest hint of coverage that glows from the inside out thanks to its hydrating formula. Don’t believe us? To see for yourself, squeeze the creamy formula, along with moisturizer, onto a makeup blender, like the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Blend Artist Foundation Blender. Stipple the mixture onto your face and admire your easy, off-duty-model beauty look.

HOW TO INCORPORATE THIS BEAUTY HACK INTO YOUR ROUTINE

Now that you have a super-easy beauty hack for illuminating dry skin, it’s time to make sure the rest of your beauty routine is radiant and up to par. Since there’s a fine line between glow and grease, be sure to follow the beauty tips below for luminous, dewy skin.

STEP #1: EXFOLIATE

It’s a good practice to gently exfoliate your skin to slough away dead skin cells from its surface one to two times a week (or as tolerated by your skin). When dead skin cells build up on the surface of your skin, they can lead to dull, extra dry-looking skin. To ensure that your face looks radiant and smooth, try using the L’Oréal Paris Pure-Sugar Smooth & Glow Grapeseed Scrub to buff away any surface buildup.

STEP #2: PERFECT YOUR BASE

To create the lightweight, dewy coverage you’re seeking, this is where you blend your moisturizer and highlighter together. Buff the mixture over your face with a beauty blender or foundation brush for a luminous finish. 

STEP #3: USE CREAMY CONCEALER, BLUSH, AND HIGHLIGHTER

After applying your base, add some of the L’Oréal Paris True Match™ Super-Blendable, Multi-Use Concealer under your eyes, in the middle of your forehead, and down the bridge of your nose. This will help brighten your complexion while concealing any skin care concerns. Next, chisel your cheekbones with a little well-placed blush and highlighter, like the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Longwear Blush Shaping Sticks and the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Longwear Highlight Shaping Sticks. Gorgeous!

STEP #4: KEEP A FACIAL MIST IN YOUR BAG

To finish your look, and to refresh it throughout the day, give your skin a quick spritz of a facial spray for ultimate glow-y goodness. Personally, we’re fans of the L’Oréal Paris True Match™ Lumi-Shake and Glow Dew Mist, as it awakens skin with healthy hydration for a natural, dewy glow.

7 MORE DEWY SKIN HACKS TO TRY

We may have shared the ultimate hack for dewy skin, but there’s plenty more where that came from. Below, find seven more hacks for transforming dry skin into a dewy masterpiece.

DEWY SKIN HACK #1: MAKE IT LOOK NATURAL

When it comes to the perfect glow, it’s important to remember that the trick is for it to look natural. To avoid looking shiny, simply dab highlighter or facial oil along your cheekbones and the bridge of your nose.

DEWY SKIN HACK #2: DON’T GO OVERBOARD WITH THE REST OF YOUR MAKEUP

Dewy skin will steal the show, so don’t pair it with other eye-catching makeup trends unless you want to look overdone. Instead, use matte products on the rest of your face and opt for nude lips.

DEWY SKIN HACK #3: EXTEND THE DEWY LOVE TO YOUR LIPS

If your whole face looks beautifully dewy, keep the trend going with a glossy lipstick in a natural hue. We love the L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Shine Lipstick in Sparkling Rose.

DEWY SKIN HACK #4: GRAB A VITAMIN C SERUM

While makeup can do wonders in creating the appearance of dewy skin, if you want to encourage your dry skin to become dewy for the long haul, it all comes down to your skin care routine. Add a vitamin C serum, like the L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Derm Intensives 10% Pure Vitamin C Serum, to your daily regimen. This particular serum is formulated with 10% pure vitamin C and can help restore a healthy radiance to your skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Smooth it onto your skin morning and evening after cleansing.

DEWY SKIN HACK #5: USE A FACE MASK

A face mask is another skin care must that can help you achieve a glowing visage. Try the L’Oréal Paris Pure-Clay Detox & Brighten Face Mask, which is formulated with three pure clays and charcoal. This mask helps to draw out impurities to leave you with a purified, radiant complexion.

DEWY SKIN HACK #6: KEEP A HYDRATING PRIMER HANDY

It’s always smart to prep your skin for makeup with a primer. Primers help makeup last longer and smooth your skin for a seamless application. If you use a hydrating option, you get the benefits of a primer plus a soft and luminous finish—which is perfect for dewy skin! We love the L’Oréal Paris Visible Lift Radiance Booster. Formulated with nourishing oils and iridescent pearls, this primer hydrates, protects, and boosts the radiance of your skin.

DEWY SKIN HACK #7: USE AN SPF

Using sunscreen with broad-spectrum SPF not only protects your skin from dangerous sun rays, but it also keeps your skin looking youthful to help promote a dewy, radiant finish. According to the Food & Drug Administration, it is recommended to use a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 every day.

Want to carry your glow down past your neck? Once you’ve achieved the perfect dewy glow on your face, read about 3 Body Glitter and Shimmer Products for Glowing Skin.