Our Go-to Dewy Makeup Look Using Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk
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Get a lit-from-within, no-makeup makeup glow using Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk, Neo Nude and YSL products for light, buildable coverage and natural sculpting. The step-by-step routine covers prepping with the Luminous Silk Hydrating Primer, applying foundation with a very fluffy brush, targeted Touche Éclat placement, cream contouring and a 100ml YSL setting spray finish.
Quick Takeaways You Need to Know
- Apply Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Primer with a brush; Shea Butter adds hydration and grip.
- Use one pump of Luminous Silk foundation, kiss it onto a very fluffy brush and apply thin layers.
- Brighten under eyes, down the nose and on the chin with YSL Touche Éclat for lift and definition.
- Press Neo Nude A-Contour into cheek hollows with fingers for a subtle, natural shadow.
- Pat Neo Nude A-Highlight for a sheer jewellery glow, then mist with YSL Top Secrets Setting Spray 100ml.
These steps prioritise sheer, hydrating formulas and simple techniques so skin looks alive rather than masked; use fluffy tools for foundation, fingers for cream products and a final ultra-fine mist to blend everything together for a lasting dewy finish.
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Beauty Tips:
- Use a brush when applying a hydrating primer.
- Swap your sponge or densely packed brush for something more fluffy when applying the Luminous Silk foundation. The fluffier the better.
- Apply a very light layer of foundation to the skin and build it up as necessary, for glass like skin. Less is definitely more with this routine.
- Add a natural contour by using a lightweight concealer to highlight just below where you would usually contour, for instant definition.
- Use your fingers to melt cream products into the skin.
How Can I Achieve a 'No-Makeup' Makeup Look?
The key to achieving the perfect 'no-makeup' makeup look is a combination of technique and using the right formulas. We suggest using sheer formulas and a light hand to create a subtle, glowy look.
We take inspiration from Ross Andrewartha’s glowy makeup routine using products from Giorgio Armani and YSL. This routine shows you how to use these much loved, high end products in a way that brings out the best in your skin and adds the perfect amount of luminosity to your complexion.
Your Step by Step Routine for a Dewy Makeup Look:
Step 1: Add luminosity with a hydrating primer
Step 1: Add luminosity with a hydrating primer
Prep your skin with the radiant . Lay this primer on with a brush like you would put on a face mask. The Shea Butter in this formula adds hydration and bounce to the skin, as well as grip for the foundation to follow.
Step 2: Apply Luminous Silk with a fluffy brush
Step 2: Apply Luminous Silk with a fluffy brush
The key to applying the is to use a fluffy brush. The fluffier the brush, the better result you will have with this foundation. Use one pump of the foundation on the back of your hand and gently “kiss” the product with your brush before sweeping a thin layer of foundation across your face, slowly building it up.
Step 3: Work the magic with Touche Éclat
Step 3: Work the magic with Touche Éclat
First, apply the under the eyes, down the nose and on the chin to add some brightness. Then, try some invisible sculpting techniques by highlighting just under where you would regularly contour. By brightening this area of the face you can create a natural contour and add some extra lift to the whole complexion.
Step 4: A very subtle contour
Step 4: A very subtle contour
Using the , gently apply the product to the hollows of your cheeks and press it into your skin with your fingers to create a natural shadow.
Step 5: Add a flush of colour
Step 5: Add a flush of colour
Use the concentrated on the apples of the cheeks, using a small fluffy blush brush to massage in the product.
Step 6: Highlighter that's like jewellery for the skin
Step 6: Highlighter that's like jewellery for the skin
Use the to add a subtle glow to the skin. This sheer formula is like jewelry for the skin and can be patted in with your finger tips.
Step 7: Luscious lips that shine
Step 7: Luscious lips that shine
Apply straight out of the bullet for glossy lips that steal the show.
Step 8: Finish with an ultra-fine mist
Step 8: Finish with an ultra-fine mist
Finish off your look by misting your entire face with the luxurious . This ultra fine mist adds a boost of hydration and will help your makeup set and merge beautifully with the skin.
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