With Autumn in full swing, its dewy skin’s time to shine! With searches for the phrase up 2,000% in the past week, it’s clear consumers are shifting their focus to a more hydrated look coming into the colder months of the year.
London Fashion Week shone a light on the ‘laminated skin’ trend, emphasizing dewiness and hydration to their fullest effect. Check out this easy routine to help you achieve the dewiest skin possible this autumn.
Step 1 – Cleanser, AMELIORATE Clarifying Facial Cleanser, RRP £15
· Freshly cleansed skin is key to achieving the optimal dewy look, this cleanser is perfect as it uses AMELIORATE’s LaB6 formula to clarify and gently cleanse skin, leaving it feeling rebalanced and hydrated whilst refining the appearance of blocked pores. Try double cleansing to remove any excess product with your first cleanse, then use the second cleanse to nourish and hydrate the skin.
Step 2, Moisturiser – ESPA 24-Hour Replenishing Moisturiser, RRP £48
· An ultra-hydrating moisturizer is vital to achieve the dewiest look possible as the skin needs to be as hydrated as possible, this ESPA cream is perfect. Leaving skin feeling replenished and soft, Myrrh, Frankincense and Neroli replenish, while Vitamin E helps protect the skin barrier. Nourishing Evening Primrose and Jojoba also work to deeply moisturise leaving skin silky smooth and creating the perfect base for creating that glass skin effect
Step 3, Primer – Illamasqua Beyond Veil Primer, RRP £34
· This primer is the perfect product to deliver a flawless, visibly smoother complexion, the perfect base for the dewy skin look. With a lightweight gel formula and fine shimmer pigments, this primer blends on effortlessly to deliver a luminous, natural-looking glow for a lit-from-within base, whilst maintaining moisture levels to prevent dryness
Step 4, Concealer – Illamasqua Skin Base Lift Concealer, RRP £24
· The dewy look is not about seeking full coverage but creating a healthy complexion, which is why this concealer is perfect for concealing any blemishes as it illuminates the skin whilst providing light-medium coverage. Skin Base Lift visibly lifts and brightens, containing Vitamin E and Avocado Oil, its smooth texture allows for easy application and blending
Step 5, Foundation – Illamasqua Beyond Foundation, RRP £33
· The perfect foundation to create a dewy, glass-like skin base, this foundation is an absolute must-have. The ultra-lightweight formula provides sheer coverage to enhance the natural appearance of the skin, creating an illuminated glow. Enriched with replenishing ingredients to quench and hydrate, Hyaluronic Acid draws moisture to the surface of the skin to plump and hydrate, while Vitamin E helps to maintain a healthy-looking complexion
Step 6, Liquid Highlighter – Illamasqua Beyond Liquid Highlighter in Daze, Epic, OMG, RRP £24
· This liquid highlighter can be used to highlight the high points of the face, or it can be mixed with the Illamasqua Beyond Foundation to give that ultimate dewy glow. The lightweight formula of the liquid highlighter glides across your skin, leaving a dewy, subtle finished look, while never sinking into pores and creating a cakey, overdone aesthetic
Step 7, Setting Spray – Illamasqua Hydra Setting Spray, Dewy, RRP £20
· Designed to hydrate, this setting spray aims to keep your makeup fresher for longer whilst keeping the skin nourished. The vegan mist gives an instant revitalised feel, equipping makeup with strong staying power whilst creating a flawless, dewy finish, vital for that glass skin effect
Step 8, Powder Highlighter – Illamasqua Beyond Powder, Dare, Deity, Epic, Daze, OMG, RRP £
· The perfect finishing touch for the ultimate glass-skin finish, this powder highlighter is a necessity. Available in 5 shades, a little goes a long way with this product which is baked with finely milled powders and shimmer, apply to the high points of the face to perfect the dewy look
