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What do you wear under foundation for a dewy finish?

31 replies

ThankGoditsChristmas · 25/02/2024 11:05

Hi all,

The title says it all really! I was watching a video yesterday and the lady applying had a beautiful glow to her skin before even putting on the foundation and it looked lovely. What can I do to achieve the glow? I don't use anything under my make up at present and any primers I've tried have done nothing. Any ideas please 😊

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WhereAreWeNow · 25/02/2024 11:27

Elf Halo Glow does this. It's a massive bottle and you only need a drop. You can mix it in with foundation or apply before.
It's about a tenner.

tomago · 25/02/2024 11:30

Charlotte tilbury Hollywood flawless finish. And use a glowy foundation and some glowy finishing powder- hourglass do some nice ones

Moonshine5 · 25/02/2024 11:31

Elf do a dewy spray (after foundation).

WhoaJayShettybambalam · 25/02/2024 11:34

Another vote for Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood flawless finish.

egowise · 25/02/2024 11:36

I mix a liquid highlighter with my foundation, then set with a dewy setting spray.

dudsville · 25/02/2024 11:36

After I've cleansed, put serums on and my lotion then I add a layer of elizabeth arden 8 hr cream. It's the vaseline like stufff that's in the tub rather than the tube. I put foundation on over this and then check in on it about an hour later with a make up sponge to tidy up any overly "dewy" spots!

samestyle · 25/02/2024 11:37

Niod photography fluid

everycowandagain · 25/02/2024 11:39

NYX dewy finishing spray over the top of foundation, gives it a lovely light dewy finish and holds it in place longer

ThinkingAgainAndAgain · 25/02/2024 11:40

Becca backlight is a similar product

QueenAstrid · 25/02/2024 11:41

I use Pixi Glow primer for this

SnugRoseRobin · 25/02/2024 12:34

Charlotte tilbury Hollywood flawless finish or elf halo glow for the dupe

kerstina · 25/02/2024 13:12

Another vote for Becca Backlight . Elemis superfood glow moisturising primer I like too.

NiceUnusualDifferent · 25/02/2024 20:34

Vieve skin nova. Beautiful stuff

teaandtoastwithmarmite · 25/02/2024 20:38

How do people apply their setting spray? I find if I just spray myself in the face lol it makes my make up damp and dry patchy

olympicsrock · 25/02/2024 20:45

I use a facial oil instead of moisturer. I then apply a light foundation and achieve a glowy finish.

BangingOn · 25/02/2024 21:02

Glossier Futuredew is amazing for this.

AgathaX · 25/02/2024 21:06

Serum, then a fairly basic moisturiser, then foundation.

JaneSeymourTheOnlyOneHeTrulyLoved · 25/02/2024 21:10

Pai drops are good, can’t think of the official name! I use the lightest shade, might be Champagne.

CT Flawless Filter is excellent but I hate the wand applicator.

pokebowls · 25/02/2024 21:20

kerstina · 25/02/2024 13:12

Another vote for Becca Backlight . Elemis superfood glow moisturising primer I like too.

@ThinkingAgainAndAgain I thought Becca had gone. Is it back?

ThinkingAgainAndAgain · 25/02/2024 21:25

pokebowls · 25/02/2024 21:20

@ThinkingAgainAndAgain I thought Becca had gone. Is it back?

Well I never. I had no idea it had been discontinued/gone under. I have two in my stash so will use sparingly!

pokebowls · 25/02/2024 21:38

@ThinkingAgainAndAgain sad huh. They did some beautiful products. Smashbox rehashed them for a bit but I'm not sure if they dropped it in there. And I think smashbox withdrew from the uk market anyway ☹️

Legselevens · 25/02/2024 22:09

Primer helps my skin

43ontherocksporfavor · 25/02/2024 22:12

Vit c serum and light reflecting foundation.

CinnamonJellyBeans · 25/02/2024 22:53

I've got the becca backlight (brand no longer exists) and the ELF Halo glow.

SheepAndSword · 26/02/2024 03:43

I used Laneige spray recently as I was interested in Korean skincare, that worked