THE “DEWY” LOOK

No matter what season I’m in, I love it when my skin is moisturized to the max and glowing. With the arrival of the colder months in a few weeks (hello, dry skin), now is the perfect time to create new beauty and skincare habits. Here at Vanity Stories, the dewy, fresh skin looks, whether you decide to rock a bare face or favor a more natural approach to your makeup. The best part? It’s easily achievable and will have your skin looking and feeling its best! Follow these four simple steps for your perfect dewy look.

Start with a Clean Base

Before you reach for your favorite beauty products, take the time to thoroughly cleanse your skin. No matter what makeup you look for, maintaining healthy and balanced skin should always be at the top of your to-do list. Remember that your skin is bound to change; just because you may have combo skin doesn’t mean that it can’t be dry and flaky sometimes. Change your skincare routine accordingly to reflect your skin’s needs! For instance, incorporating a brightening serum into your regimen can hugely improve the look and feel of your skin.

Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize

If you, like me, have spent most of your summer in heavily air-conditioned environments that have zapped all the moisture from your skin, it’s time to bring it back! I always recommend adding a hydrating moisturizer to your routine no matter the time of year. Layer it over a serum, and your skin will have a strengthened moisture barrier, improved elasticity, and intense hydration. It can help plum and prep your skin for that perfect, dewy makeup look.

Capturing the Light

The key to a dewy makeup look is dependent on one major component: light. You can cheat this by finding a great gel highlighter to bring light and warmth to your face. I recommend using one that’s lightweight and breathable so that your moisturized skin can skin through with just a hint of added glow. Pro tip: try mixing it in with your everyday foundation for more coverage and illumination.

Kissable Lips

No makeup look is complete without moisturized lips. I love ultra-hydrating lip balms that aren’t sticky and do well layered beneath other lip treatments. Combat dryness and dehydration by looking for a lip balm with all-natural ingredients such as mint, peppermint oil, and beeswax.

And there you have it! The perfect simple, everyday dewy look that will keep your skin moisturized and happy. Will you be the next to try it?