How do you make your skin glow?

[Gryffindora]

I thinking more skin care than make up but up for both! Mine looks dull whatever I do. I rely a lot on face powder to set make up which I don't think helps...

It sounds boring but this is what helps my skin:
Glycolic overnight peel x2 per night
Products with hylauronic acid
Keto diet
No booze
2 litres+ water, 1 or 2 cups of coffee.

x2 per WEEK

Something with Vitamin C in it. I use the Samantha Sona Day Serum and noticed an almost immediate glow to my skin. It's got Kakadu Plum and Quandong which has something like 50 times as much Vitamin C as a lemon. Or an orange. Can't remember which. Either way, it's really good and I've had the bottle for ages as you only need a small amount.

Also only use face powder on your t zone.

lots of water, veg, exercise and SLEEP. without these no products will help!
Products wise - I like glycolic acid and an nourishing oil like kheils. Make up - BB cream or tinted moisturiser with a touch of strobing cream mixed in.

Do any of you use cream blush and have you found a decent one that stays on? I use Benefit Dandelion powder and I love the colour (I’m pale but with a tendency towards redness so it’s just the right soft shade) but I sometimes think the powderiness makes my skin look a bit flat.

Exfoliation and a mist setting spray rather than powder. Powder your t zone only. MAC strobe cream is great for a subtle glow

@AgentCooper My favourites are Glossier cloud paint and Daniel Sandler watercolour

I swear by the Superdrug version of Pixi Glow tonic. It's dirt cheap but really makes such a difference to my skin.

I've recently bought FutureDew by Glossier - amazing stuff. It feels a bit greasy / heavy when it first goes on (I was ) but after a few minutes it soaks into the skin and leaves a really lovely, dewy glow.

I've been using it for a couple of weeks now with no breakouts (but I will caveat that by saying I am not prone to them anyway).

Absolutely agree with TableNiner.

Glossier and Daniel Sandler are really good.

I also like MIracle touch blush by Max factor.

An acid peel will take the top layer of dead skin cells off and your skin will glow. I use The Ordinary AHA and BHA red mask, it's amazing and has more of an instant brightening effect than any other skin care product I use. Revolution do a similar one, either works well.

Highly recommend Beautypie Glycolic and Qi ranges - I've tried a lot in my time and these are the best for a great glow - and drinking water lots as mentioned.

Flawless filter by Charlotte Tilbury.

I just got The Ordinary no brainier set. 5 days on and I’m already feeling more glowy! Although it might be the lovely sunshine too.

Lots of water, healthy food, and slapping on a face oil within 60 seconds of getting out the shower. I read this recently and have started doing it and my skin does look and feel better already!

Water, water, water, water. Most skincare products are full of chemicals that can damage the epidermal layer of the skin. I exfoliate my skin weekly and moisturise daily. I use nivea moisturiser - basic with minimal chemicals, and I found a great product by Nars. It's called skin glow and it's a tinted bronzer that you use under foundation. I absolutely love it as it's not too much, and just gives you a nice fresh healthy glow.

@MadamShazam what face oil do you use after a shower?

OP - I agree with the drinking lots of water and good diet recommendations, especially salmon.

@Trex100 I just use a Superdrug Vitamin E facial oil, which I have used for years. It doesn't break my skin out, it actually helps to clear up any little spots I get, and its less than £5.

I have no idea about skincare because I'm rubbish at anything other than moisturiser.

But in terms of make up, Iconic London's illuminator is brilliant! I do one blob mixed with moisturiser for my whole face, then a few drops down cheekbones. I love the effect and it really feels like I'm alive instead of drab and dreary.

I PROMISE I don't work for them, but there's a great deal at the moment where you can get the illuminator, plus the prep and set spray, and a full size mascara (which is actually really good although I still prefer my Benefit Roller Lash) for £36.

I also love Mac's strobe cream for when I want a more subtle look- I just do moisturiser and eyebrows plus a smudge down cheekbones. It's a lot more subtle than the Illuminator but still good.

I like Rimmel Jelly blush, I find it gives a sheer, natural flush. Use on top of foundation but before any dusting of powder. A little goes a long way.

I finish with Mac Prep and Fix spray in Goldlite as a setting spray as it also gives a glowy look and helps powdered finishes look less powdery or set, and more glowy.

But also, as PP have said, if you don't get enough sleep it really shows. No amount of makeup can conceal a lack of sleep on me.

Clean face with warm water and muslin cloth
-Air dry
-Serum
-Moisturiser

every morning

I'm using the prevage month long peel and already seeing results a week in. It's pricey but I'm indulging in lockdown. Also Qi and hyaluronic products from Beauty pie are amazing. I dermaplane too.