How to Achieve that Red Carpet Glass Skin Glow

Awards season always reminds us that skin really can look dewy and flawlesss, and the look is magnificent behind a camera lens. It’s the type of radiance we mere mortals dream about when we see celebrities walk the red carpet—or is it? Celebrity makeup artists have a three step magic makeup hack to make that look a reality.

Priming the Skin

Any makeup artist will tell you that good skin prep is the foundation of any makeup look. The better you skin-care prep, the better your skin will look regardless of the finish you want. So to make the skin look youthful and hydrated, it’s essential to do just that - prep the skin with hydrating products. Makeup artists recommend the Becca Backlight Priming Filter or Weleda Skin Food to nourish the skin. Invigorating the skin pre-application is not only limited to products but can also include a lymphatic drainage massage which helps reduce residual puffiness for a more sculpted effect.

The Mixing Hack

The key is to not use a single foundation, but mix together a foundation and skin tint together. A popular hit with celebrity makeup artists is Charlotte Tilbury's Flawless Filter Foundation. This hack is also super useful if you’re struggling to find the right shade of foundation for your skin, as you can easily mix two different shades together to get your perfect colour. Depending on the amount of coverage you desire, you shouldn’t need to use too much product at this stage. Apply the product using a really damp beauty blender, after all Beautyblender founder, Rea Ann Silva, says the sponge was always designed to be used wet. You should immediately see at application that the result is little to no texture on the skin and a gorgeous glow.

The Glazed Effect

Light highlight is a must have for a glass-like finish. At this point the skin itself will look fresh and dewy but you’ll be able to emphasize the effect and build dimension with highlights. Opt for highlighting balms over powder formulas and apply it to the high points of the cheek, nose and a little in the inner corner of the eye.