A Beauty Buyer’s Guide To Guaranteed Glow
Bright + Brew-Tiful Eye Cream
£13 | e.l.f.
This is exactly the kind of affordable find I love shouting about. It gives an immediate brightening effect thanks to a really refined sheen, so the under-eye area looks well rested. It’s particularly good under concealer and punches well above its price point.
Available at ELFCOSMETICS.CO.UK
Flawless Revival Mask
£39 | Dr Sam's
This performs better than some hydrating masks I’ve tried at three times the price. A top tip: apply it about ten minutes before a shower, let the steam soften and hydrate the skin, then rinse it off afterwards. The result is plump, comfortable skin with a smooth surface that makes make-up sit beautifully.
Available at SPACENK.COM
Future Skin Oil-Free Foundation
£83 | Chantecaille
I don’t wear foundation every day, so when I do, I want it to look almost indistinguishable from good skin. Future Skin has a beautiful gel-cream texture that gives enough coverage to even everything out without ever becoming mask-like and the luminosity comes from the finish rather than obvious shimmer.
Available at SPACENK.COM
The Cell Rejuvenating Illuminator
£142 | Victoria Beckham Beauty
Powered by TFC8, the same technology used in Augustinus Bader skincare, this doesn’t just make skin look better in the moment, it supports it over time too. It gives that expensive-looking luminosity while making everything layered on top sit beautifully. Skincare, primer and illuminator in one and easily one of the best complexion products I own.
Available at VICTORIABECKHAMBEAUTY.COM
Luminous Silk Concealer
£40 | Armani Beauty
Concealer does a lot of the heavy lifting in my everyday routine and this is one of the best I’ve found for keeping the complexion looking fresh and dimensional. It has enough pigment to brighten and correct without going cakey.
Available at SPACENK.COM
Pocket Bronze
£25 | Rhode
Glow isn’t only about luminosity – warmth is just as important – but I like a bronzer that melts into the complexion rather than sitting obviously on top of it. Rhode’s creamy formula is brilliant for adding soft dimension while keeping the finish very skin-like. It’s easy to build, so I can use a little to bring life back into the face or layer it where I want more definition.
Available at RHODESKIN.COM
Ambient Lighting Edit
£94 | Hourglass
Hourglass really understands the difference between glow and glitter. The Ambient Lighting powders diffuse and soften, subtly blurring texture while still allowing light to move across the face. The effect is understated, but you absolutely notice when it’s missing.
Available at SPACENK.COM
Glowy Super™ Gel
£27 | SAIE
The texture of this is incredibly light and there’s no obvious sparkle, so the finish looks hydrated and fresh rather than metallic. I use it under my base, mixed into foundation, or pressed onto the high points of my face, depending on how much glow I want that day.
Available at SEPHORA.CO.UK
Cloud Set Loose Brightening Powder £35
£35 | Kosas
Powder is often the quickest way to kill a glow, so I’m particular about what I use. This takes down just enough shine without leaving the skin flat or overly matte. The brightening shades are brilliant under the eyes or through the centre of the face when you want everything to look a little more polished.
Available at SPACENK.COM
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