If your Spring beauty goal is to look like you’re effortlessly glowing from within, look
no further because I’m going to share my top picks for radiant and bouncy skin!
“Cloud skin” is most definitely in and it’s all about that youthful, fresh, je ne sais
quoi, but it’s not as elusive and out of reach as you might imagine! I’ll share my top
makeup and skincare products that will help you achieve that coveted luminous
halo.
Having a brilliant skincare routine is first and foremost in achieving that angelic glow. Prepping your skin with the proper products for your unique concerns is the best way to create a healthy foundation upon which to build. This means employing products that depuff, exfoliate, and moisturize your skin to ensure that it is smooth, bright, and hydrated before applying makeup. It's always best to slough off dead skin cells so that your complexion appears refreshed and rejuvenated rather than uneven and dull. I recommend exfoliating one to two times a week. For an easy-to-use fool-proof at-home treatment, I love COSMEDIX PHA Hydration Peel. In no time flat it will banish dead skin cells leaving your complexion smoother, radiant, and hydrated. All of this, without any irritation. The winning combination of Phytic and Lactic Acids is gentle yet effective at readying your skin for makeup application.
Deep moisturization is also key to achieving a fresh, youthful glow. Orpheus
Resurrection Bio Shield Cream is one of my favorites, especially when applied
before your complexion cosmetics. Infused with Ceramides, Peptides, Squalene, Shea Butter, Niacinamide, Vitamin E, and a host of nourishing botanical oils and extracts, it provides intense hydration and rejuvenation to the skin, making it the perfect beautiful base for applying makeup Apply a pump or two of this rich plumping cream to your face and gently massage it into your skin for immediate radiance. It works wonders to replenish and restore your skin to a silky-smooth state by sealing in moisture.
As we all know, daily application of a UVA/UVB SPF is key for both our beauty and health. But this is especially important after any exfoliating treatment, as our fresh baby skin is even more sensitive to environmental and UV damage. Alastin
HydraTint Pro Mineral Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 36 is a great all-mineral
formulation that provides broad-spectrum protection while also giving your skin a
glowing finish. This lightweight formula also provides more long-lasting hydration,
and it evens out your skin tone blurring imperfections, and creating a flawless base
for your makeup. This sunscreen pairs perfectly atop your moisturizer, adding a
hint of warmth and just enough luminosity.
Don’t sleep on moisturizing your lips! For a deeply nourishing lip treatment, I
recommend Kosas Plump & Juicy Lip Booster Buttery Lip Treatment. Wow,
that’s a mouthful! This buttery lip-boosting treatment is a game-changer. Not only does it provide instant relief and deep hydration to dry or chapped lips, but it also plumps your pout. It feels amazing to apply, and my lips feel smoother and softer after each use. I love to apply this product in place of lip gloss, this way my lips are always cushiony, soft, and full – cloud-like!
Cloud skin is the coveted result of combining proper skincare and flawless complexion products with a natural finish. A blurring primer that evens out skin tone and texture is essential for creating a smooth and healthy-looking skin canvas and I’ve got a fantastic one in mind. For the ultimate cloud-like makeup base, try Mally Perfect Prep Neutralizing Primer. This hybrid formula transforms from a liquid powder into a creamy finish when applied. It comes in three skin tones, and it dries down within seconds without settling into fine lines and wrinkles. Best of all, it is formulated to stay put, and sometimes it is all I need for complexion perfection. Other times, I can layer concealer and foundation on top – either way, your makeup won’t break up when transitioning from day to night.
Like a cloud, these coverage products feel weightless on the skin. The Juice Beauty
Stem Cellular CC Cream is designed to provide sheer coverage that evens out skin tone out and blurs imperfections. It has a finish that is natural and radiant, so it looks like your skin, just better. The coverage is customizable, so you can just even things out without looking or feeling heavy. I only apply a pea-size, stippling it on with a Beauty Blender, and voila, glowing skin that beckons all the compliments!
For a medium to full coverage foundation with added sun protection, I really love Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25. The creamy texture of the foundation glides on smoothly and blends seamlessly with your skin, creating a natural-looking healthy skin finish. It is available in a TON of shades and undertones, so you're sure to find the perfect match for your skin tone. I think this buzz-worthy foundation delivers the perfect amount of glow, giving your skin a youthful, bouncy appearance.
Take the next step to complexion perfection by setting your look with a lightweight finishing powder to get that smooth, never-cakey finish that’s also radiant and helps correct any dark shadows. This step will also ensure that your makeup looks fresh and lasts all day. My top pick is Laura Geller Filter Finish Radiant Setting Powder, a gorgeous soft-focus powder that is formulated to brighten your skin and blur any imperfections. I love a soft corrective glow that doesn’t add any weight or texture to my skin, therefore I’m a big fan of micro-fine powders and this one is chef’s kiss
Finally, a lightweight setting spray will melt all the other steps together beautifully and create a subtle glow and suppleness, while locking your makeup in place. It can also be spritzed on throughout the day to refresh your skin. I’m obsessed with Kosas Plump & Juicy Spray-On Serum which has the most incredible scent, hydrating properties, and finish. It keeps my complexion looking fresh and flawless and my makeup doesn’t melt, fade, or cake. It’s the perfect hydrating mist that delivers balanced and bouncy cloud skin.
The cloud skin trend is easier to master than you might think when you employ my
suggested product recs and focus on prioritizing your skin prep, creating a flawless
complexion, infusing subtle hues, and applying finishing touches to finalize the look!
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