Tips for Glowing Skin: Skincare and Makeup for a Radiant Complexion
A healthy, radiant complexion comes from more than just good genes. Dullness, uneven tone and dehydration are common concerns, but with the right combination of skincare and makeup, you can restore vibrancy and achieve a glow that looks natural and effortless. These tips for glowing skin bring together the best of both worlds: targeted treatments that improve skin over time, and lightweight, skincare-infused makeup that enhances radiance instantly.
The Secret to a Naturally Radiant Complexion
Everyone wants skin that looks luminous and full of life. The key is understanding what causes dullness, choosing ingredients that restore brightness, and using makeup techniques that highlight rather than hide your natural features. With the right routine, glowing skin is achievable for every complexion.
Why Skin Can Look Dull
Everyday factors like dryness, stress, and environmental aggressors can leave skin looking tired and uneven. When hydration levels drop or skin is not functioning at its best, the result is a lack of radiance and more visible fine lines. The solution is consistent hydration and brightening ingredients that revive skin’s natural glow.
Vitamin C: The Brightening Essential
Vitamin C is one of the most effective ingredients for creating radiant skin. As a powerful antioxidant, it helps protect against environmental stressors while visibly brightening and evening tone.
Perricone MD’s Vitamin C Ester is a stable, potent form of vitamin C that is less irritating and highly effective. It is featured in the Vitamin C Ester CCC+ Ferulic Brightening Complex 20%, a supercharged serum designed to smooth, brighten, and support skin over time.
A Skincare Routine for Radiance
Here is how to incorporate Vitamin C Ester into a routine that supports a hydrated, glowing complexion:
Cleanse – Vitamin C Ester Citrus Brightening Cleanser removes impurities while smoothing and energising skin.Treat – Vitamin C Ester CCC+ Ferulic Brightening Complex 20% targets dullness and uneven tone with a triple vitamin C blend.Moisturise – High Potency Classics Face Finishing & Firming Moisturiser hydrates while instantly brightening. “It’s more like a lit from within look,” says Rosalba Martone, Director of Education at Perricone MD. Lightweight and non-greasy, it layers seamlessly under makeup.
How to Get Glowing Skin with Makeup
Once your skincare routine has prepped and hydrated your skin, it is time to enhance your radiance with makeup. Here is how to create a fresh, luminous look using Perricone MD’s No Makeup Skincare collection:
Step 1: Prime with Instant Blur
Begin with either No Makeup Instant Blur Priming Moisturiser or No Makeup Instant Blur Primer, depending on your skin’s needs.
No Makeup Instant Blur Priming Moisturiser is a rich, fragrance-free cream that hydrates while blurring the look of pores, redness, lines, and wrinkles. It creates a smooth, healthy-looking canvas and leaves skin soft and radiant while controlling shine.
No Makeup Instant Blur Primer is a compact balm formula that instantly blurs and mattifies skin, minimises the appearance of imperfections, and preps the complexion for makeup.
Both formulas create the perfect base, so you can choose the texture and finish you prefer.
Step 2: Create a Radiant Base
Next, apply No Makeup Foundation Serum. This lightweight formula evens out skin tone and smooths imperfections without settling into fine lines. For extra luminosity, mix a couple of drops of No Makeup Highlighter into the foundation before applying. Blend it across your face using your fingertips or a brush to achieve a natural, glowing look that feels like a second skin.
Step 3: Brighten and Add Dimension with Radiant Glow Balm
For a soft-focus glow with skincare benefits, smooth No Makeup Radiant Glow Balm onto the highpoints of your face. Choose from Pearl, Bronze, or Cool Rose depending on your complexion.
For under-eye brightness: Dab a small amount of the Pearl shade beneath your eyes before foundation or concealer alternatives. The subtle luminosity helps diffuse shadows and makes the under-eye area appear more lifted and awake. For all-over radiance: Apply to cheekbones, the bridge of your nose, or eyelids for a luminous sheen. For a natural tint: Tap onto lips for hydration and a hint of glow. For a lit-from-within finish: Layer under foundation so the glow subtly shines through.
Want more ideas? Explore our full guide: How to Use No Makeup Radiant Glow Balm
Step 4: Enhance with Highlighter
Layer No Makeup Highlighter to define your features further. Apply to the tops of your cheekbones, under and above the brows, and on the cupid’s bow. Add a soft touch to the inner corners of your eyes and the tip of your nose. The Radiant Glow Balm and Highlighter pair beautifully, one providing a diffused balm-like glow, the other adding pinpoint brilliance.
Step 5: Perfect the Finish
To keep the look fresh and radiant, skip heavy powders. “For the most glowing makeup look, skip the setting powder,” says Martone. “It will only dull your newfound luminosity.”
Glowing skin is about more than makeup. It starts with hydration and brightening skincare, then builds with smart application techniques that highlight your best features. With these tips for glowing skin, you can achieve a complexion that looks fresh, healthy, and naturally radiant all year round.
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