Keep skin fresh-looking and glowy with these insider tips.
– KEYS SOULCARE
Glass skin. Honey skin. The “glazed donut” skincare trend. There are many ways to say “radiant” these days, but the rumors are true — a dewy, gleaming appearance transcends the trend cycle. This timeless beauty look is all about maintaining an effortless, fresh-faced glow without feeling greasy.
It’s time to tap into the power of soulcare to reveal your inner (and outer) luminosity. We’ll dig into soul-centric rituals that turn up the brightness, whether you’re after a head-to-toe body glow or want to mix things up with a dewy makeup look.
WHAT IS DEWY SKIN?
The dewy skin trend or movement is all about skin that has a healthy-looking and glowing appearance, not overly matte, dry, or greasy. Dewy skin prioritizes nourishing hydration, fresh-feeling skin (like how brand new your face feels after you exfoliate, for example), and help protect your skin from the sun with rigorous reapplication of SPF.
By extension, people are also obsessed with dewy makeup looks — which are all about added sheen and glimmer — and a full body glow, brought to you by shine-enhancing lotions and nourishing body oils.
HOW TO GET DEWY SKIN
The real secret to unlocking dewy skin? It’s all about hydration and consistency. Follow these five tips to create a daily skincare ritual to help pave the way for your healthiest-looking complexion.
TIP 1: CLEANSE + EXFOLIATE
A dewy look starts with a clean base, so grab your favorite moisturizing face wash and get to work. Pump the Golden Face Cleanser into wet hands and work into a gentle lather. Slowly massage your skin in circular motions as you breathe in the calming sage and oat milk scent. As you rinse your skin with warm water, repeat the affirmation: “I am devoted to this moment.”
Next, buff away dullness with Be Luminous Skin Exfoliating Powder with Lactic Acid, which helps remove impurities that can dull down the skin’s luminosity. Sprinkle a small amount of exfoliating powder into the palm of one hand and add water to create a creamy foam.
Gently massage foam into your skin, being careful to avoid the delicate eye area. Rinse away with warm water, and pat dry with a clean towel.
TIP 2: TONE + BALANCE
Continue hydrating with our Tranquil Essence (a soothing and hydrating toner). A moisturizing agent like a skin essence — which has been a K-beauty staple for decades — can help give you a boost for longer-lasting glow.
This essence contains aloe and bamboo leaf extract to provide a soothing dose of antioxidant-rich hydration for supple skin. After cleansing, pour this toning essence onto a cotton pad or the palms of your hands. Pat it into your face and neck to set it into your skin.
Then, pair your essence with the balancing Promise Facial Serum. Niacinamide helps brighten while zinc PCA helps reduce the appearance of pores for smooth-feeling skin.
TIP 3: MOISTURIZE + PROTECT WITH SUNSCREEN
Dewy skin requires some transformation. After toning and balancing out the look of skin, add a moisturizing layer of Skin Transformation Face Cream, which contains bakuchiol and ceramides, plus malachite and hyaluronic acid. Simply massage a generous amount into the skin until fully absorbed.
Sun protection is another must-have. Apply Protect Your Light Daily Moisturizer with SPF 30 to the face and neck whenever you expose your skin to the sun, and don’t forget to reapply at least every two hours.
TIP 4: SPRITZ ON A FACE MIST
Keep your Reviving Aura Face Mist on deck for any time, anywhere spritz of grounding moisture. Nourish your skin and nurture your soul with a refreshing burst of hydrating rose water and revitalizing witch hazel.
HOW TO GET THE DEWY MAKEUP LOOK
The dewy skin trend is one that’s here to stay, and we’re all for it. Follow these three steps to illuminate your natural beauty and up your everyday glow with skincare-makeup hybrids.
TIP 1: BRIGHTEN + BLUR
Accentuate your natural radiance with It’s Like Skin 2-in-1 Concealer + Tint, a skincare-makeup hybrid that gives you buildable, light-to-medium coverage and a dewy finish. The dermatologist-developed formula is a non-comedogenic blend of brightening niacinamide plus squalane.
TIP 2: ADD A POP OF COLOR + SHINE
Magnify your radiance with a lit-from-within-glow found in Let Me Glow Illuminating Priming Serum, which primes skin with niacinamide to help brighten and balance the look of your complexion. Antioxidant-rich rose water helps to replenish skin with hydration. Its sheer, golden hue complements every skin tone with a luminous warmth.
Once your base is in place, it’s time to express yourself. Color is your opportunity to play with any hue. From cheeks to lips, let creamy and comforting tints show your true colors. Our Sheer Flush Blush and Comforting Lip Balm are your partners in shine.
Choose warm, complementary tones to lightly brighten your appearance, or kick things up with bolder, deeper tones to emphasize your favorite features. Each offering is buildable, with a sheer color you can intensify in just a few strokes.
TIP 3: GO FOR THE GLEAM
Complete your dewy makeup look with a head-turning shine. Let Gleam On be the skin-loving highlighting balm that keeps you glowing. The crystal-infused balm is made with a radiant blend of crushed amethyst and mica to help provide luminosity. Gleam On glides on. Use the creamy-smooth offering alongside cheekbones, under brows, and wherever you desire an extra highlight.
HOW TO ACHIEVE A FULL-BODY GLOW
A full-body glow can be both physical and a state of mind. On days when you want to glow a little brighter well, everywhere, use these head-to-toe glow tips:
TIP 1: START WITH A BODY EXFOLIATOR
The skin on our bodies deserves the same loving care we give to our faces. One way to level up your full body glow is in the bath or shower with a clarifying body scrub. Mind Clearing Body Polish uses bamboo charcoal to physically exfoliate dull, dry skin while lactic and glycolic acids act as chemical exfoliants to smooth the look of skin.
Massage a generous amount of body scrub onto wet skin in a slow, circular motion. Use 2-3 times per week or before shaving for soft-to-the-touch skin.
TIP 2: LATHER UP WITH A HYDRATING BODY WASH
Another cornerstone of dewy, healthy-looking skin is to reach for a hydrating, rich body cleanser.
After gently exfoliating, lather up the creamy gel Renewing Body + Hand Wash in your hands. As you begin to massage the body wash into the skin, savor the comforting sage and oat milk scent and recite the affirmation: “I love myself as I am.”
TIP 3: TRY A BODY OIL
Another secret to full-body glow? Don’t forget about your favorite body oil. That’s where Sacred Moisturizing Body Oil with Marula Oil comes into play. Its formula contains marula, baobab, and jojoba oils that help hydrate, brighten, and balance the appearance of skin, imparting a radiant glow.
After your shower, dry off with a towel before dispensing a few drops of body oil into the palm of your hand. Begin to massage this lightweight, non-greasy feeling oil into the skin of the body with intention. Take a moment to appreciate areas of the body that carries you throughout the day — paying special attention to the feet, shins, knees, elbows, and collarbones. Enjoy this moment of calming massage as you recite the intention: “Everything I do is an act of creation.”
Are you #TeamDewy? Fancy yourself more of a glass skin enthusiast or glazed donut devotee? Sound off in the comments.
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