Truth be told, I'm never not trying to maximize my glow. Radiant skin (with just a little brow gel and mascara [1]) is my ideal beauty look regardless of the season, so I try to curate my routine with gentle and hydrating cleansers and exfoliants that will boost my skin's overall health and makeup products that are infused with even more skin-care benefits and illuminating particles.
At the end of the day, the products you choose should complement your individual skin type, but I decided to share a few of the buys that help me get my glow on. Check them out ahead.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Bounce Back Jelly Cleanser
I always look for ultragentle and hydrating cleansers that will effectively remove dirt and excess oil without stripping my skin, like the e.l.f. Cosmetics Bounce Back Jelly Cleanser [2] ($6). This particular formula is enhanced with coconut juice, aloe vera, and cucumber extract.
Keys Soulcare Be Luminous Exfoliator
Adding in an exfoliator that your skin can tolerate is a glow-boosting game changer. These formulas are designed to exfoliate dead skin, leaving you with a more radiant complexion. The Keys Soulcare Be Luminous Exfoliator [3] ($22), which transforms from powder to foam, is formulated with both lactic acid and mung beans to defeat dullness.
Skinbetter Alto Defense Serum
Vitamin C has been so helpful in evening out my skin tone and fading dark spots. In my opinion, the antioxidant-rich Skinbetter Alto Defense Serum [4] ($220) is worth every single penny.
Avene Tolerance Extreme Cream
Rich, gentle moisturizers leave my skin extra dewy, which I like to amplify with my primer and foundation. I've been using the Avene Tolerance Extreme Cream [5] ($38) on and off for years.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Glow Up Primer Serum
After applying moisturizer, I like to prep my skin for makeup and enhance my glow with a primer that focuses on radiance or illumination, like the e.l.f. Cosmetics Glow Up Primer Serum [6] ($10). I love that this particular formula is made with hyaluronic acid, which is known to hydrate and plump up the skin.
W3LL People Bio Tint Multi-Action Moisturizer SPF 30
You can count on the W3LL People Bio Tint Multi-Action Moisturizer SPF 30 [7] ($30) to deliver a sheer and glowy veil of coverage. The creamy, lightweight formula blends in with ease, whether you're using your fingertips, a sponge, or a brush.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Baked Highlighter
Highlighter is a must when creating a luminous skin look. I love that the e.l.f. Cosmetics Baked Highlighter [8] ($4) leaves behind a subtle shimmer, too.
W3LL People Dew Your Makeup Mist
A spritz of setting spray is the final step in my routine. The multiuse W3LL People Dew Your Makeup Mist [9] ($15) helps increase the longevity of your makeup and creates a slightly dewy finish.