Issue / After Glow

by Anokhi Admin

After Glow

Aug 10, 2013

Spring makeup is all about sheer colour kissing the face, illustrating skin that is fabulously luminous, effortlessly flawless and beautifully dewy.

Let’s face the facts; people will look at your hot new handbag or fab new outfit right after they have surveyed your face. So, whether your look is simply luxe or romantic chic this spring, don’t leave the house without glowing skin. Many different types of products can give you the dew. Focus on adding glow/shine to the lower temples and high cheek bones, with softer additions to the high forehead, down the bridge of the nose and chin.

SCRUBBING IT IN

Exfoliation should be top priority for all who are skin-conscious. Make sure to slough away excess dead winter skin build up that January and February left behind. This ensures not only deeper absorption of skincare which helps bring out the skin’s natural radiance, but also helps makeup look much more natural and last longer on skin. For makeup minimalists, exfoliation is imperative.

GLOTION

Many switch to a lighter, oil balancing moisturizing lotion, come spring/summer. However, you can utilize your heavier winter cream or even a heavier night cream for that sheen look. Warm the cream between fingers and press onto lower temples and high cheek bones. This cream layering trick will give you a natural sheen and healthy looking skin. (Great for makeup minimalists or makeup beginners.)

LET’S CALL IT EVEN

Another common makeup switch between seasons is going from foundation in winter to a sheer foundation for the warmer months. Ideally, a tinted moisturizer (one with SPF) or even just a wash of bronzing gel will suffice for simple coverage and even skin tone. Look for an illuminating formula that doesn’t leave the skin matte or flat looking, and you will get a glowing review.

SHEER MADNESS

Look for sheer colours in cream formulas as opposed to powders. Cream cheek colours look extremely natural and preserve the texture of skin while providing a luminous finish. Oil-free formulas with green tea extracts are great for all skin types, especially sensitive skin, as they calm and reduce inflammation in the skin. Some cream cheek colours have extra sheen for that very slick look.

A BRIGHT IDEA

The best kept secret in the industry is brightening/illuminating creams. A good sheer brightening cream will not only illuminate and make skin glow, but it will hold moisture in the skin. Plant extracts in these products will keep the skin revitalized and fresh looking throughout the day. You can use this before foundation – for a discreet glow – or right on top of it. Using light brighteners before concealer underneath the eye refracts light in the eye area, thus, adding to the overall illumination of the face.

SHIMMERING SENSATION

The easiest way to get a quick dewy finish: lightly dust shimmer powder over a tinted moisturizer or bronzing gel. The powder will set the tint and last all day but will give you a natural glow. It’s a light makeup, high shine look. Avoid the glitterati look and seek a shimmer powder with fine pigments. The finer the pigment, the more sophisticated the glow. You can get shimmer powders in baked formulas (instead of pressed), which are easy to apply or tubs of loose shimmer powder – both provide great sheen. You can layer on top of cream cheek colour as well for a dewy hue.

FINISH IT OFF

A finishing cream is great for that added dew on cheeks, and it won’t break down your makeup. It’s ideal to reapply throughout the day you when want to renew your glow.

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