The Celeb MUA Trick That Makes Skin Tint Look Glowy, Not Greasy

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This summer, we want to look glowy and sun-kissed, not greasy and sweaty. But with the wide array of glowing complexion products available, that distinction is getting harder and harder to achieve. Whether it's glowing tints or highlighters, we're yearning for a glow that looks natural.

We went to an expert to get all the details on how to achieve that coveted summer look. We tapped Tina Turnbow, celebrity makeup artist and founder of The Bare Magazine, to tell us everything from the specific step-by-step guide to what not to do that trendy makeup look by ourselves like a total pro.

Apply glowy tints or highlighters to the tops of cheekbones, brow bones, the bridge of the nose, and the cupid's bow.

Use your fingers to blend or tap in your highlighter.

Don't rely only on highlighters or glowy tints; layer cream blush and concealers for a natural glow.

Tina Turnbow's Makeup Product Recommendations for a Glowy Complexion: HALEYS Re-fract Smoothing Highlighter & HALEYS Re-wind Blurring Full Coverage Concealer

Where to Apply Glow Tint So Skin Looks Dewy, Not Greasy

According to Turnbow, highlighters and glow tints should be applied to the high points of the face. These high points are where the sun hits your skin, such as the tops of cheekbones, brow bones, bridge of nose, and cupid's bow. Avoid the T-Zone area, which is where sweat normally accumulates. "I personally love Haley's Re-fract Smoothing Highlighter Powder as it has a golden hue," Turnbow told E!

Another tip is to double-check your makeup before leaving the house. "Making sure to check they're luminous, not greasy in proper light after doing makeup," she said. Plus, use your fingers to blend or tap in your highlighter instead of packing it with a brush.

HALEYS Re-fract Smoothing Highlighter

Made without carmine powder, this gold highlighter gives your skin a luminous sheen that lasts all day without emphasizing texture.

L'Oreal Paris Makeup True Match Lumi Glotion

This top-rated multitasking lotion is super hydrating and promises to deliver a luminous, glitter-free glow.

Sacheu Liquid Glow STAY-N Liquid Highlighter

Infused with hyaluronic acid, this highlighter is a skin enhancer with a sheer tint that gives your skin an instant, all-day healthy glow.

Naked Sundays CabanaGlow Mineral Glow Serum Drops

Glow with Naked Sunday's CabanaGlow serum drops. These magic-in-a-bottle illuminating drops feature tinted SPF 50 mineral serum protection.

Saie Mini Glowy Super Gel

Powered by supercharged ingredients like brightening rosehip seed oil and moisturizing glycerin, Saie's Super Gel can be used as a lightweight makeup primer or a highlighter.

The Secret to a Natural-Looking Glow, According to a Celeb MUA

Turnbow's key advice for a natural-looking, glowing complexion is to only use powder strategically. "I achieve a natural glow by not using too much powder, just in the T-Zone and leaving the tops of cheekbones dewy," she told E!.

Another tip from this celebrity makeup artist is to layer cream blush and concealer; don't just rely on a glowy tint or highlighters. "I try to use creamy (cream blush) products as well as a cream concealer that's light but has coverage," she said.

HALEYS Re-wind Blurring Full Coverage Concealer

Formulated with antioxidant-rich Vitamin E, this concealer delivers full coverage in a weightless cream-to-powder texture that instantly blurs imperfections.

Milani Conceal + Perfect Longwear Concealer

The Milani Conceal + Perfect Concealer promises full coverage while being super creamy, smooth, and blendable, and it feels great on the skin and lasts all day.

Clinique Even Better All-Over Full Coverage Concealer

Infused with hyaluronic acid and caffeine, this full-coverage concealer is tested and approved by dermatologists and ophthalmologists, and it's safe for sensitive eyes.

e.l.f. Putty Blush

This affordable blush features a putty texture that's velvety, lightweight, and buildable that melts into the skin and leaves behind a natural glow.

Editor's Pick

JUNG SAEM MOOL Artist Cushion Blush

This Korean cushion blush is infused with hyaluronic acid, peach biome, and panthenol to hydrate, soothe, and condition your skin and delivers a fresh, dewy flush to your cheeks.

NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Sweet Cheeks Soft Cheek Tint

This cheek tint is pigmented and lasts all day while being lightweight and buildable. It promises to feel like second skin with a dewy finish.

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