For some us, summer is synonymous with luminous skin and a sun-kissed glow. Just imagine spending an hour mattifying your face with your powder only to have it melt off midday with sweat trickling down your face. Talk about a hot mess. Obviously, when it comes to achieving that beautiful summer glow, many still find themselves reaching for their powder or cream highlighters. But that was so yesterday.
So what else could rival our favourite cult beauty product? Look over to face gloss. Unlike your usual highlighter, a face gloss gives off a beautiful, juicy, sweat-induced sheen that’s reminiscent of wet, glistening skin.
The main difference between a highlighter and a face gloss? A face gloss is more transparent, comes with no pigment or shimmer, and is a universal product that would suit any skin tone. Wear it alone or on top of your foundation for that coveted iridescent glow.
If you’re considering getting your hands on one to spruce up your look, consider these picks to add to your rotation.
1. Milk Holographic Face Gloss
Known as one of the dewiest and most underrated “highlighters” to date, a face gloss like this one by Milk Makeup gives skin a reflective, dewy finish that looks wet. This gloss can also be applied all over your face or even on specific areas to add that holographic effect on your skin that you’ll be able to see even from a mile away.
Milk Holographic Face Gloss, USD$10. Available at Milk Makeup.
2. Gucci Beauty Éclat De Beauté Effet Lumière Gel Face Gloss
This face gloss has not made it to Singapore just yet, but be sure that when it does, it’s going to be a hit. Available on Net-A-Porter, this coveted face gloss by Gucci Beauty is a multi-functional face gloss that’s formulated with a gel-like texture that glides on seamlessly onto the skin. Not only does it feel lightweight but it also doesn’t feel oily on the skin! Add a light layer on key areas to add a veil of transparent illumination to your skin or use it to sculpt the features of your face.
Gucci Beauty Éclat De Beauté Effet Lumière Gel Face Gloss, USD$46.15. Available at Net-A-Porter.
3. Make Beauty Face Gloss
Make Beauty has been well known in the beautyverse for its OG Face Gloss and for good reason. Living up to the trend, this face gloss is everything you’d expect it to be — it’s colourless, adds a nice glow to the skin without the shimmer and not to forget, it’s also enriched with vitamins! Suitable for all skin types and tones, this face gloss can be dabbed over foundation or even powder for that highly raved dewy look.
Make Beauty Face Gloss, $40. Available at Net-A-Porter.
4. Kevyn Aucoin Glass Glow Face Highlighter in Crystal Clear
This universally flattering shade by Kevyn Aucoin creates a brilliant well-hydrated finish that’s clear and glossy — it can also be used on the face and body. But the best part is, it’s also formulated with Passion Fruit Oil and Marula Oil that smooths onto the skin effortlessly, hydrates your skin and reduce redness. Within the collection, you’ll find other shades to choose from including Prism Rose, Spectrum Bronze, Cosmic Flame, Solar Quartz, and Pixie Dream.
Kevyn Aucoin Glass Glow Face Highlighter in Crystal Clear, $42.72. Available at Lazada.
5. Fenty Beauty Match Stix Glow Skinstick
This highly raved Match Stix Glow Skinstick by Fenty Beauty might not be your conventional face gloss but it certainly does its job when it comes to giving your skin that natural-looking dewy sheen. The stick glides over the skin like silk leaving a subtle glow without the shimmer or glitter. All you need is a light layer, be it with or without makeup, for a fresh-faced finish that doesn’t look or feel greasy.
Fenty Beauty Match Stix Glow Skinstick, $39. Available at Sephora.
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