Obsessed with natural-looking, glowing skin? You’ll be right on board with the glowy makeup look. Makeup this summer looks clean, natural and dewy, giving the vibes of a laidback Aussie summer.
It’s low effort but high impact. Radiance-enhancing foundations and multi-purpose tinted serums converge with liquid gold highlighters, while warm and shimmery eyeshadows, blushes and bronzers pair beautifully with a glossy lip for a healthy-looking complexion and luminous glow.
With a wide array of illuminating products available to suit any skin type and desired level of glow, there’s no shortage of ways to customise this universally flattering look for your individual style.
Ace the base
Create the perfect canvas with a lightweight foundation or tinted moisturiser to help provide a smooth and even base. Keep it simple with a multi-tasking complexion balm or gel, such as Clinique Sun-Kissed Face Gelee Complexion Multitasker or Luk Beautifood Instant Glow Tinted Complexion Balm.
Try adding a few dabs of highlighter or, better yet, an illuminating primer under your choice of base for natural-looking luminescence that seems to shine from within. Conceal under-eye circles and discolouration with a creamy concealer.
To really amp it up a notch, layer serum under and over a lightweight foundation for a “glass skin” effect. Your skin will look so hydrated it will positively glow.
Goddess eyes & luscious lips
Soft, shimmery eyeshadows in shades of bronze, brown and rust paired with a smudged winged eyeliner set the scene for effortless summer nights. Sweep a lighter shade on your lid (blush will also work), then blend a darker shade in the outer corner of your eye and along your bottom lash line, followed with a shimmery bronze powder across the lower half of the upper lid for a bronzed goddess version of the smoky eye. Add a pop of pale gold on the centre of your lids and at the inner corners of your eyes to open, and finish with a lengthening and volumising mascara.
Lip colours that work best with this look complement the natural shade of your lips. Look at the inside of your lip and opt for lip products that resemble this shade or are just a touch warmer to enhance your inner sun goddess vibes. We’re loving a high gloss for this glowy summer look, but just about all lip textures and finishes will work well when paired with balmy skin and a bronzed complexion.
Blushed bronzed & highlighted
Blushes, bronzers and highlighters can mimic the look of the sun’s rays on your face and radiate a luminous effect. Bonus points for using these products on your eyes in lieu of eysshadow for a softer daytime look.
Use a peach-toned blush to add warmth to your complexion while creating a natural-looking flushed finish. The hint of pink in peach shades complements most skin tones, offering a radiant yet subtle glow. For the dewy look, try a cream blush and blend well for a subtle flush of colour.
Sweep a gold-toned bronzer across the high points of your face, the forehead, cheekbones and bridge of the nose – to create a sun-kissed effect. Choose a bronzer with finely milled shimmer particles for a sophisticated glow without any chunky glitter.
Complete your sun goddess transformation with a gold-hued highlighter. Apply the highlighter to the tops of your cheekbones, brow bones, and cupid’s bow to create the illusion of beaming, healthy skin.
