Cupcakes and Cashmere

How To: Dewy Make-up

August 10th, 2009

I keep hearing that matte make-up is going to be huge for fall, but I still think there’s nothing prettier than a dewy finish. It radiates light and makes your skin appear fresh, young and energized. Here are my steps to achieve a glowy look that’s perfect for daytime.

Products I use:

-Tinted Moisturizer: Laura Mercier.
-Bronzer: Bare Escentuals.
-Concealer: TimeBalm.
-Shimmer Powder: MAC.
-Highlighter Cream: benefit.
-Eyelash Curler: Shu Uemura.
-Mascara: Maybelline.
-Cheek Stain: Tarte.

http://dresseduplikealady.blogspot.com Cammila
Just marvelous! I’m also partial to Spotlight by Benefit. It’s a rosy tinted liquid highlighter — so it looks a little more believable on a pale skintone like mine.
http://stylecrumbs.blogspot.com/ Farrah
Great tutorial! And you’re so beautiful, as always
Elyse
I love this look! Could you maybe do a tutorial for matte makeup though?
http://pretty-peachy.blogspot.com Laken
I love that you do tutorials! Thank you
http://thelovelydove.blogspot.com Carissa
great tutorial. I am a fan of the dewy look as well. you look gorgeous in the end result, but I have to say, you looked just as stunning at the beginning. no fair! luckily, I have the bronzer you used and I believe I have some highlighting products by benefit somewhere in the bottomless pit called my makeup train case!
http://asweetconcoction.blogspot.com/ connie
gorgeous gorgeous..you are!
http://www.holadesign.blogspot.com Hola!Design
I love a dewy finish! you look so pretty!
http://www.modernmommablog.com modernmommablog
I’ve always been a matte make-up kind of girl. I never knew how to try the dewy look. Thanks for the tips. I’ll give it a try.
http://www.frenchcloud.blogspot.com french cloud
voila! you look gorgeous.
Courtney
Thanks for the tips, love it!
http://www.femmedigital.co.nr Angelina
This looks great! So natural!
Meg
Face Stocholm has a highliter named Dignity and it is amazing!
http://podszewka.blogspot.com/ Podszewka
I will try make up like u )) hehe
Vivian
Just lovely! I’m a fan of the dewy look too – which is sometimes difficult w/my dry skin. Our steps and products are almost identical but I use Stila’s tinted moisturizer w/SPF.
Q:on the Tarte cheek stain – do you find it makes you breakout at all? I love their cheek stains but after a few days of it, I seem to start breaking out from it.
http://allthingsloverly@blogspot.com mindy
i’m so trying this….thanks for the tips! i’m sure it doesn’t hurt that your skin is absolutely flawless!
http://www.innyvinny.com Alicia
I tried a lower-key version of this today and man!!!! It worked beautifully. Thanks for the tutorial! =D
http://jesuismichelle.blogspot.com/ Michelle
You’re pretty fantastic at this.
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http://www.shop.bench.co.uk/outlet/womenswear/jackets/quad-pocket-shorty-snow-coat/BR039/ Anna Harison
Thanks for all the tips cool post!
http://www.jewellerygossip.com Jewellery Gossip
How funny that is my exact make up and process…got the same colourings! you look fab
http://elephantine.typepad.com Rachel
so pretty!
nathalia
gosh you look amazing. this bronzer is perfect! which color do you use?
http://www.classictwist.blogspot.com Laura
Great look!! You have inspired me to go re-do my make-up before happy hour tonight
http://apinkypromise.blogspot.com Megan
gorgeous skin! i also love the dewy look. matte looks so… so…. fake and make upy
http://mypreciousconfessions.blogspot.com cocorosa
I love this!!! I really want to try this too! fabulous tutorial!!
xoxo
http://www.malmow.blogspot.com Mallory
I found your blog through stumbleupon, and spent the rest of the week reading the entire thing. I just wanted to thank you, because I tried this how-to today, and I look AMAZING. I’m definitely going to keep reading.
http://www.pomegranateandpatchouli.blogspot.com Alya
Perfect. Love these posts! I use Laura Mercier’s tinted moisturizer too. It’s perfect!
http://dstyle4me.blogspot.com/ D
i was away for a week and missed your blog. love your how to’s.
http://www.friendinfashion.blogspot.com friendinfashion
Love your DIY’s – simple to follow and fabulous results!
x
http://www.kirafashion.com.br kirafashion
so perfect!!!
Peta
I am loving the look. Can I ask what shade of bronzer you use? And do you own any of the beneFit concealers? I am in Australia and so most of these products are cheaper to buy on-line, but harder to match your skin tone. I also use the tinted moisturiser in Sand, so I am guessing the concealers/bronzers would suit as well. Is the cheek stain ‘flush’?
sorry for the questions! great blog. I stumbled on it via Cup of Jo and have spent the last few days trawling old posts – thanks for sharing!
MSL
Gorgeous but you do have an advantage before ever beginning the make-up process!:)
Don’t forget to apply SPF everyday–you live in sunny CA and that tinted moisturizer with SPF ain’t gonna cut it. You will thank me for it when you get to be about 40 and things start becoming noticeable. Can I suggest La Roche Posay–the BEST–you won’t even notice under make-up yet you get the broadest SPF available (CVS Pharmacy).
Becky
I love that you have helped me figure out what to do with my makeup! I am desperate for more!!!!
Question… do you think there is a cheaper product you could substitute for the highlighter cream/pencil? I don’t know that i can spend $20 right now but i really really want to try this!!! Any suggestions??
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thank you!!
http://www.the-blisslist.blogspot.com Shannon
Great tips!
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http://closettokitchen.wordpress.com Meg
Looks great, is that a Tarte cheekstain?
http://emilygdriscoll.blogspot.com/ Emily Driscoll
Thank you so much for putting these up they have really helped me!! Love you blog!!
http://anabridgedlife.blogspot.com kim
great tutorial! i’m going to go home and try this one out! thanks!!
http://cubiclechicblog.com Lindsay
Beautiful! What would you recommend for those of us who are naturally pale? Thanks!
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Wow thanks for the tips. Great help.
Chyna
i wanna try that, but parents wud freak if i had makeup awn, they like, stole my mascara cuz they didnt kno i had it!!
luks soo pretty tho…
lucy
pretty
http://hollyarabella.blogspot.com holly
This is such a beautiful look! Another way to achieve a ‘dewy’ look is to do all face makeup other than eyes and sit in a hot bath for a few minutes. It’s like a two in one of getting clean and achieving a ‘dewy’ makeup look – result!
Natalie
Just tried this tonight and I love it! My new summer routine, I think! Thanks
http://www.ispybeauty.com Sharzad Kiadeh
Great tips! You are super cute! XO
kait
Just bought Glamour magazine and saw you in the Favourite Fashion bloggers: ) amazing blog ill be following all the time!
http://godbeyandgant.blogspot.com Susan @ {Godbey & Gant: vintage and couture bridal}
This is lovely! Nicely done…
I’ve just uploaded a video tutorial for the dewy/natural makeup look… have a look
http://godbeyandgant.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-beauty-natural-look.html
http://www.twitter.com/aurhea Rhea
so nice, pretty & simple i love watching/reading a very easy makeup tutorial <3 and i love your blog!!
YOULINE
i AM LOVING THIS BLOG!!!!
Marshi
i love the steps .
you should try eyebrows henna tatto. it will give u bolder and deeper eye color. choose light shade of brown
Alexis
This is such a great way to do make up. I did it last night for a party and i got so many complements
http://www.fabfashionbuys.com Heather
I never knew the whole white highlighter pencil thing. That makes so much more sense than cover-up under the eyes. I was looking at some pics from this summer and I had huge raccoon eyes. I’m trying this for sure.