5 steps to glowy, glass skin with NARS Cosmetics
Inspired by the popular ‘skinimalism’ trend, natural, glowy makeup has become a must-have look form many. The look combines supple hydration with effortless radiance, creating the coveted ‘glass-skin’ effect. Although this look is incredibly sought after, it can be hard knowing what products to use and how exactly to apply them in order torecreate yourself at home.
With the help of Cherelle Lazarus, senior makeup artist at NARS Cosmetics, we have curated a 5-step guide to help get you ready to glow...
Step 1: Skin Prep
Prepping skin is a crucial step for every makeup look which many of often forget to add to our routine. It gives the face nourishment and radiance before our glass-look makeup is added.
“Full skincare should be applied before you start to apply the products needed for a glass skin,”
“Moisturiser should be applied all over, massaging the product into the skin until it disappears. I like to apply most of my products with fingers. It will ensure that all the products used are blended into the skin well.”
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Step 2: Primer
“Radiance Primer can be applied in all the areas where you want the light to bounce off the skin. I specifically concentrate on the high points of my face first, then distribute what's left evenly into my skin.”
But how does this primer give us that glass skin illusion?
“A radiance-boosting complex instantly revives skin. The soft pearlescent finish reflects light for immediate radiance. Plus, the broad-spectrum SPF is a great way to protect your skin.”
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Step 3: Blush
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Step 4: Foundation
Foundation acts as the perfect skin-perfecting base, minimising the appearance of imperfections for a flawless finish.
“Use as little as one pump of our Light Reflecting Foundation to even out the centre of the face. [Blend with] your fingers for a skin like finish,”
Matte foundations typically take a backseat when it comes to the glass skin look, which makes finding a radiant foundation an absolute must. Luckily, NARS Light Reflecting Foundation is equipped with light-reflecting technology to help capture your radiance with every application:
"Our Light Reflecting Complex improves the skin’s ability to capture light and optimise light by bouncing off the surface of the skin, giving instant luminosity,”
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Step 5: Conceal
Enriched with skin-loving ingredients, it seems this radiance-boosting formula isn’t just your average concealer.
“It gives you seamless coverage that is both lightweight and reflective against light. Vitamin E hydrates while light diffusing technology instantly blurs imperfections and fine lines!”
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I've always been someone who has been fascinated by makeup and beauty. How it can liberate and empower individuals to express themselves and allow people, me included, to feel more confident. Growing up in a female household who are all beauty oriented has allowed me to experiment with makeup from a young age. My absolute go-to makeup look is a glowy, natural look and I've recently started doing faux freckles- to feel sun-kissed even in the British climate. Cream contour, blush, and highlight are my makeup bag must-haves- with makeup revolution bright light highlighter being my absolute favourite. When it comes to skincare, I have never been someone to have a full routine. I like to keep it simple with a light moisturiser and of course, my Bondi Sands tinted SPF.
