Healthy skin is all about that dewy glow that everyone from J.Lo to Kim Kardashian sports. A great beauty routine is the cornerstone of getting skin that radiates, but an arsenal of the right products doesn’t hurt either. Here’s what the top makeup artists keep in their kits to create drop-dead gorgeous dewy looks that are never greasy or oily.
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Sisley Floral Spray Mist
Who uses it: Amber Dreadon, Pati Dubroff, Jo Baker and Melanie Inglessis
Dreadon applies it before putting moisturizer on the skin and massages the products in to get skin that looks hydrated and fresh. “It’s also the perfect final step for makeup. A light mist of it sets everything in place and allows skin to look dewy and not too matte,” she says. $100, sisley-paris.com
Orlane Morning Concentrate
Who uses it: Matin
“Mix one pump with any foundation for a dewy finish with longevity, without the need to use powder,” says Matin. neimanmarcus.com
Becca Iconic Shimmering Skin Perfector
Who uses it: Kerry Cole
According to Cole, the effect of this skin perfecter is a sophisticated, high-shine finish. “It amplifies your features and creates a dewy glow. It can be layered on lightly for an everyday look or layered on more heavily to create a bold highlight.” $41, sephora.com
Temptu Airpod Foundation with the Temptu AIRbrush Makeup System 2.0
Who uses it: Elle Leary
Leary favors Temptu because, “It leaves skin looking really dewy, but also wearable. I finish it off with finishing powder down the T-zone to matte the center of the face while still keeping the look overall glowy.” $125, temptu.com
Smashbox L.A. Lights Blendable Lip and Cheek Color in Hollywood & Highlight
Who uses it: Lori Taylor-Davis
“This is a great multitasking product, which can be used on the top of the cheekbones and center of the lips to create a lighter, fuller lip, as well as the corners of the eyes for a wide-eyed look. You can even mix it with concealer or foundation,” says Taylor-Davis. $29, smashbox.com
IT Cosmetics Hello Light Anti-Aging Powder Illuminizer
Who uses it: Brett Freedman
“I love how finely milled it is. It gives a seamless, almost mother-of-pearl finish, which is so unusual in a powder. Just a touch of this product can make a powder blush or powder shadow have the light-reflecting appearance of a dewy cream,” he says. $24, ulta.com
Laura Mercier Foundation Primer in Radiance and Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen
Who uses it: Benjamin Ruiz
Ruiz relies on this combo when she needs skin to look dewy and fresh. “This go-to combination is the ultimate glow on-the-go!” $20 and $44, lauramercier.com
Chantecaille Future Skin Foundation
Who uses it: Andre Sarmiento
Sarmiento has mastered dewy skin on the red carpet. “I like skin to look real and alive, which is why I use this foundation. It lets me create touchable-looking skin that has this ‘fresh from the facialist’ glow. The makeup blends into skin for a dewy finish that seems like it’s your own radiance shining through your skin,” he says. $75, nordstrom.com
Guerlain Meteorites Primer
Who uses it: Marcus Monson
“Using an illuminating primer gives skin a dewy look without looking glittery.” $74, nordstrom.com