There’s a difference between dewy and sweaty—and when summer hits, achieving that radiant glow without crossing into greasy territory is an art form. Luckily, you don’t need to overhaul your whole routine. Just a few strategic tweaks (and the right formulas) can leave your skin looking fresh, hydrated, and naturally luminous.
Here are 4 easy makeup hacks to help you get that sun-kissed, dewy summer look—without the melt.
1. Start with Lightweight Hydration
Dewy skin starts with hydrated skin—but in the summer, thick moisturizers can feel too heavy.
Use a featherlight option like Perfect Facial Cream. It gives your skin the moisture it needs without clogging pores or making your base slide off in the heat.
Let it sink in before applying foundation to create the perfect canvas.
2. Choose a Radiant, Breathable Base
Skip full-coverage formulas that cake in the heat. For summer glow goals, opt for a buildable foundation that mimics your skin’s natural radiance.
The Glow Compact Cushion is a summer essential. It’s breathable, buildable, and packed with skincare benefits to help your glow come from within.
Apply with a damp Perfect Blender for a skin-like finish that stays fresh all day.
3. Set Strategically—Not All Over
You don’t need to mattify everything. Instead of powdering your whole face, just set the T-zone and under-eyes using the Perfect Stay Finishing Powder. This keeps the glow in all the right places—cheekbones, brow bones, and your cupid’s bow—without looking oily.
Use a fluffy brush or sponge and press the powder in gently for a smooth, soft-focus effect.
4. Use Concealer Only Where You Need It
Instead of layering on foundation, use the Perfect Cover Colour Concealer to spot-correct any blemishes, redness, or shadows. Keeping your coverage light allows your real skin to shine through—aka the key to that effortless summer glow.
Bonus tip: Add a touch of cream blush or a highlighter balm to the tops of your cheeks for an extra dose of radiance.
Glow Without the Slip
Glowy summer skin doesn’t have to mean sweaty or sticky. With breathable formulas and a less-is-more approach, you can achieve that fresh, radiant look—no matter how hot it gets.
Take the Color Match Quiz to find your perfect foundation shade and get glowing.
