It’s normal to obsess over those shiny glowy faces of the global stars, wondering how on earth the stars manage to earn that look so effortlessly. Saying that Priyanka Chopra and Hailey Bieber definitely roll up on the queue as top head-turners with that bright, dewy soft look, as we witness on social media.
And here their makeup artists reveal the secrets behind those alluring shiny looks on board, as mentioned in an article by Vogue.
1. Hydration is the key to start
“To me, a modern complexion is fresh and flawless-looking skin that is lightly matte on the T-zone but still glowing at the high points of the face. It starts with healthy, hydrated skin. Following a skin care regimen and doing routine skin maintenance is always beneficial – knowing what works best for your skin and using the right products and tools for application is also key. The products I use to enhance my own complexion are primer, foundation, concealer, powder, bronzer, blush and highlighter.”
2. Primer is priority
“Primer helps enhance the look of the make-up you apply and ensures it lasts all day. I love an overall flawless, smooth complexion and to achieve that, start with base products: primer, foundation and concealer. A primer that can ensure this smooth base has staying power is key and it’s quick and easy to apply. I’ve been using Hourglass’s new Vanish Airbrush Primer and it works wonders. It’s a translucent gel that helps to absorb oil, blur imperfections, minimise the look of pores, and smooth fine lines. It’s multipurpose – it doesn’t just ensure make-up lasts, but it also helps to create a seamless finish.”
3. Find the right foundation
“Choosing a good foundation starts with preference and skin type. If you have dry skin, I would use a hydrating foundation with a luminous and dewy finish. If you have oily skin, I recommend looking at a more matte foundation, or incorporating an oil-absorbing primer into your routine.”
4. How do you apply your base
“I like to apply foundation with a brush, starting at the centre of the face and blending it out towards the hairline. After your foundation, add concealer where needed – specifically under the eyes, around the nose, middle of the forehead, bridge of the nose, and the centre of the chin. This will add extra coverage to those areas and brighten up your complexion. Apply powder to set.”
5. Grab your highlighter
“[After you’ve set your foundation], apply bronzer to the areas of the face where the sun would naturally hit to give skin warmth and dimension, and add a youthful flush of colour by applying blush to the apples of the cheeks. For extra glow, add highlighter to the high points of the face, such as the cheekbone and brow bone.”
6. Define your eyes
“I always advise lightly contouring the eyes by applying a wash of light brown eyeshadow onto the eyelid and underneath the lower lash line. Curl the lashes and apply mascara to open the eyes and make them pop, then lightly fill in brows and apply brow gel to set them in place. And to finish? Apply a tinted lip balm to add colour and hydration.”