Glow-Giving Products | Skincare to Makeup

One if the most important beauty lessons I've learnt is that no matter whether you're dry, oily, combination or normal; it's possible for your skin to be dehydrated and to look dull. Of course, getting the balance of nourishing, shine-controlling, blemish-busting and glow-giving products in your routine is tricker if you're combination like me! So whatever your skin type, these are my favourite glow-enhancers, whether you want to boost your skin's natural radiance, add it in later with makeup or do a bit of both.

Skincare

Oskia Renaissance Cleansing Gel | £28 | post

I've mentioned many a time how I feel about this cleanser (in short: far too expensive for what I expected it to do), however I can't deny that it leaves my skin looking and feeling fresher. It contains vitamins as opposed to AHAs so it's not one for if your looking for a dramatic result, however it maintains the glow whilst being gentle enough for everyday use.

Pixi Glow Mud Cleanser | £18 | post

I've also mentioned before that this was more what I expected the Oskia cleanser to be like. Look past the slightly rubbish packaging (I think most of the lettering rubbed off within a fortnight of me buying this!) because inside is some really good stuff. I love the smell, I love the way it feels on my skin (it's almost gel-like in formula) and best of all; I love the results. This contains AHAs, which are chemical exfoliants. Unlike a toner, you are rinsing this off but I still save this for once a week, when my skin is looking particularly lacklustre. Immediately after rinsing it away, my skin looks healthier and more glowing so it's the perfect quick fix.

REN Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask | £32 | post

This isn't the most expensive mask in the world but when I could buy a cute new top for the price of a skincare product I do expect results. As you may have guessed by this being included here: it delivered! It's unlike any mask I've used; it has a gel texture and smells quite fruity. I use a couple of pumps, leave for ten minutes then rinse. The results really are incredible! My skin is left so glowing that I did a double take the first time I ever used it. This may not be great for very sensitive skin though and I only use it once a week as it's pretty intense.

Merumaya Gentle Exfoliating Toner* | £17.50  

My Pixi Glow Tonic was running out when Merumaya asked if I'd like to give their AHA toner a go. I've had some real issues with my skin following an allergic reaction; once it had cleared up it was left the driest it's ever been. I was hesitant to go back to my usual AHA-based products as they aren't the best for sensitive skin. So instead of a face scrub or more intensive exfoliants, I was only  using this. It's so gentle and didn't irritate my skin during that time when it was so sensitive. It does a great job of removing dead skin cells, taking care of the dryness and giving my skin a much-needed boost of radiance. Even though my skin has recovered and is more or less back to normal, this is one I reach for.

REN Wake Wonderful Night-Time Facial | £32 | post

For a little bit of an overnight glow-boost I've been loving this little cream face mask. I just pop it on in place of a night cream before bed and by morning my skin looks more radiant and fresh. It's not as intensive as the Glycolactic Mask but it's more suitable for sensitive skin and can be used more regularly and as a top-up in between stronger products.

Makeup

Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser | £29 | post

When my skin is dehydrated and I want a light, natural base I reach for this. It feels hydrating but doesn't make my skin really shiny. It gives enough coverage to even out any redness and gives a natural, radiant skin-like finish. It also doesn't irritate my skin or feel heavy in the slightest; it just lets everything breathe.

Nars Sheer Glow Foundation | £31 | post

This is a funny one as it isn't really a 'sheer glow'; it's a medium coverage with a satin finish. It's not matte but it does give this inner luminosity to the skin. This is pretty much a glowing foundation for combination and shine-prone skin, which is why it's my holy grail!

Bourjois Radiance Reveal Concealer | £7.99

If you want an all-in-one correcting and brightening concealer then definitely give this a go. The shades are a bit rubbish but the deepest shade works for me. I think it definitely contains some form of light-reflecting particles and is perfecting whilst feeling very lightweight on the skin.

YSL Touche Eclat | £25 

I really don't know what I was doing before but I just can't finish off my base makeup without a highlighting concealer these days! I still use a normal corrector or concealer but I just add this as a finishing touch to brighten up the dark circles under my eyes. 

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Dim Light | £38 | post

I do think this is far too expensive for what it is, as it wasn't life-changing for me but if you can get it as part of a palette then it's better value. After I've let my under-eye concealer 'dry' off a little bit, I finish it with this highlighting setting powder. It's fairly neutral in tone and has a shimmer-free pearly finish, which means that for those 'no makeup' makeup days it works nicely as a subtle highlight on the cheekbones and down the centre of the face as well.

Becca x Jaclyn Hill Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Champagne Pop | £32 | post

When I want that full-on dewy highlight, it just has to be Champagne Pop! I absolutely love how creamy and easy to blend the formula is and how smoothly it applies. It doesn't sit on top of the skin, it just gives it the most amazing glow. It's a sort of champagne gold colour with a hint of peach.

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush in Mood Exposure | £32 | post

I'm not very impressed these have gone up in price and are now on the wrong side of £30, making the purchase that bit less easy to justify... However it still is my all-time favourite blusher shade! It gives the skin that gorgeous, glitter-free 'lit from within' look and I love the plummy-mauve colour of it. It applies beautifully and has a good but natural level of pigmentation.

What are your favourite glow-giving products?

 

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