I was at my local Sephora only a few days ago and I saw the Ciaté London Dewy Stix – Luminous Highlighting Balm. I had actually never heard of it before so I swatched it and it was so pretty; BUT, it was sold out in store and also on the Canadian Sephora website (it has since been restocked). Who knew this little shiny thing was so popular; so I started looking up glossy cheeks/face gloss. Hence, the inspiration behind this post. Once upon a time, the only ‘gloss’ going anywhere near my face was on the lips.
Who knew that face gloss was now an actual ‘thing’.
Love it or Hate it, Face gloss has taken the beauty world by storm and it is basically what it sounds like, a gloss for the face to give you a natural, luminous and dewy look. Face Gloss provides a colorless finish and sheen on bare skin or on top of foundation and it can also be used alone over the eyelids for a glossy, modern look or mixed in with your usual eyeshadow. Face Gloss is the Dewy New Way to Highlight. Basically, face gloss is applied in the same way you would a highlighter — that is, to the high points of your face, like your cheekbones, above your outer brows, and at your cupid’s bow, in order to catch the light as you move. This gives your skin a healthy glow and is perfect for anyone who likes that dewy, fresh faced look.
Here are some of the best face gloss and glossy lid products to shop now…
Ciaté London Dewy Stix – Luminous Highlighting Balm
A highlighting balm that adds a gorgeous wet dewy glow to any skintone. Instantly bring a lit-from-within-glow to your complexion with this low shimmer, dewy, wet-look illuminator. Formulated with murumuru butter and hyaluronic acid, this weightless, non-tacky balm provides natural, healthy-looking radiance on any skin. It’s the perfect finishing touch on bare skin or on top of makeup.
Kevyn Aucoin The Exotique Diamond Eye Gloss
A versatile and ultra-modern eye gloss that transforms any eyeshadow color for a patent leather, high-shine effect. This versatile gloss is the finishing touch whether you’re in front of or behind the camera, and it’s perfect for achieving the high-shine effect without a sticky finish. The non-sticky, lightweight formula is comfortable to wear all day. It can also be used to highlight cheekbones and add a sheen to the lips, or wear it alone to create the perfect nude eye look.
A hydrating, long-lasting, do-everything skin salve that’s packed with antioxidants and natural emollients to nourish and repair dry, irritated skin. The dense, waxy texture stays in place to seal in moisture wherever it goes.
This is a clear, non-sticky, liquid face gloss in a sleek tube for on-the-go application that brightens and highlights features. Just apply it all over face for a vibrant glow, or glide it along the cheekbones for a spotlighting effect.
A colour-free gel formulated for full-on shine. Adds polish, shine and highlights to bare or made-up skin. May be used on the face or any part of the body where shine is desired.
Yves Saint Laurent Eye Gloss Smudger
This Eye Gloss Smudger offers a wet and shiny effect to the eyes. This glossy top coat eye gel gives an unprecedented glossy and wet effect to your eyes. Its non-sticky texture offers a fresh finish and can be used on bare eyelids or on top of any eyeshadow.
H&M All Over Shine Face Gloss Face Shine
A clear, creamy face gloss for on-the-go application that brightens and highlights features. The lightweight formula provides a colourless finish and subtle sheen on bare skin or on top of foundation. Apply to your entire face for a vibrant glow, or along your cheekbones for a spotlighting effect.
This brightening, illuminating gloss adds luster to dull, tired skin while balancing and maintaining moisture. Apply it alone for a quick boost, or as a last step in your makeup routine for an editorial-worthy finish.
What do you think of this makeup trend? And would you like to see a glossy look from yours truly? Let me know below!
xo ❤
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