Five top tips to fake a gorgeous glow

Glowing skin looks good and makes us feel great, so how do we achieve it without the budget of a movie star? Follow these five simple steps to fake a gorgeous glow and the compliments will soon be flooding your way.

Keep it hydrated

Whilst this post is all about discovering how to fake a gorgeous glow, it doesn’t help to try and create it naturally as well. Well hydrated skin really glows with an energy that you just can’t fake. Start by cleansing your skin to get rid of any dead skin cells and old makeup. Wipe the cleanser off with a micellar water rather then a toner as it can dry the skin. Pat the skin dry and apply a moisturiser that has luminising qualities, then finish off with a luminising primer.

Try Clarins Beauty Flash Balm

It’s all about luminosity when you want to fake a gorgeous glow

Your foundation should be nourishing without oiliness so try to aim for a luminous foundation. You want your skin to glow, not shimmer so you don’t look like you’re heading to the roller disco with your friends. The idea is to keep your natural skin visible, whilst concealing any blemishes for a luminous natural look.

Try Japonesque Luminous Foundation

How to create a gorgeous glow on darker skin

If you have darker skin it’s all about using dimension and depth to create a gorgeous glow. Use a base that is a few shades lighter then the skin under your eyes on the top of your cheekbones, on your T-zone and on your chin. Blend a slightly deeper shade in everywhere else and keep powder to the central vertical of your face with less on the sides so it can catch the light naturally.

Highlighter is a great way to add dimension and look great

Highlighting is the best way to accentuate a feature such as your eyebrow bone or cheekbones. Warm up a pea sized blob of cream highlighter and lightly dab onto your cheekbones, brow bones and the bridge of your nose to subtly draw attention. If you’re pale go for a pearl shade and a gold or champagne shade if you have darker skin.

Try Technic Highlighter

You can get a gorgeous glow whatever your skintype

Oily skin? Fret no more  as you can still achieve a gorgeous glow. Use a light moisturiser all over then apply a mattifying primer on areas such as the T-zone. Do the rest of your makeup as shown above and then blot any remaining oily areas with blotting powder.

Try L’Oreal Paris Revitalift Magic Blur

Reveal your skins inner glow

Want a glow without the hard work? A few drops of these mixed in with your foundation or used alone will show your skin in a flattering light.

Dior Capture Totale Dreamskin

I hope these help you to create a gorgeous glow. If you love the post and think your friends are looking for glowing skin tips please give it a share on Twitter, Pinterest and Facebook.