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Dew the Most: How I Get Glowing Skin Without Highlighter

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Remember when highlighter was the moment?✨ Swiped on every high point of the face, from cheekbones to cupid’s bow, we chased that blinding glow like our makeup bag depended on it. But these days? We’re all about that natural radiance.

No more glitter overload—just dewy, healthy skin that looks lit from within. The secret? Hydrated, plump skin and glow-boosting formulas that do the most without looking like you tried.

Ahead, I’m sharing the products that give me that real-skin glow—no highlighter needed.

Skin Prep = Glow Goals ✨

Today’s glow? It’s not about sparkle—it’s about skin that looks fresh, juicy, and naturally radiant. The key? Smart prep that works with your skin, not over it.

For deep hydration that leaves skin plump (never greasy), I love the Skinfix Triple-Lipid Peptide Cream—perfect for normal to dry skin days. If you’re on the oilier side, the Hanyul Artemisia Soothing Cream is a must. It’s featherlight, calming, and keeps that healthy glow in check—no extra shine.

Need help with dark spots or dullness? Add the Auro Skincare G Serum to your routine. It brightens, detoxifies from the sun and pollution, and helps fade discoloration before it even starts. Want extra dew? The Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum layers beautifully and provides a lit-from-within boost without the need for makeup.

Real glow starts with skin that’s loved, hydrated, and prepped to shine—naturally.

Glow-Up, But Make It Effortless 💧

Once your skin is prepped and juicy, it’s time to take that glow to the next level—with just a few makeup moves that keep things fresh, dewy, and never overdone.

First up: a glow-boosting base. I reach for the Saie Glowy Super Gel Illuminator—it adds the prettiest soft-focus sheen that catches the light just right (no glitter, just glow). Then, instead of full-face foundation, I dot a tiny bit of my fave complexion product on the back of my hand and blend only where I need it—think under the eyes, around the nose, and any redness. Less is more here—we want that real skin to shine through.

And don’t skip this final step: a refreshing setting mist. It locks in moisture, amps up that natural glow, and gives your skin that “I drink water and mind my business” energy. 💦 Current obsession? This one right here.

My Glow-Go-To’s 💖✨

These are the ride-or-die products I actually use when I want that real, dewy skin moment—no filter, no highlighter required.

  • Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream – Ultra-plumping, hydrating, and rich in all the right ways. This is my skin’s treat-yourself moment—especially when I need that cushiony, lit-from-within glow. Bonus: it’s refillable 💜
  • Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops – Part serum, part glass-skin magic. I layer this under (or over) makeup for that juicy, reflective finish. It’s hydrating and helps even tone with niacinamide. Dew levels: 💯
  • MERIT Great Skin Instant Glow Serum – Lightweight but glow-heavy. This is my “I don’t want to feel anything on my skin, but I want to look radiant” go-to. Niacinamide + hyaluronic acid = skin that looks and feels good.
  • Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Gel Cream Moisturizer – If your skin craves hydration without the weight, this is it. Cloud-like texture, major dew factor, and layers beautifully under SPF and makeup.

These staples keep my skin prepped, plump, and glowing—before I even think about makeup. Trust, your glow starts here.

Radiance, Unfiltered ✨

Once you’ve got your glow routine down, you won’t miss highlighter for a second. These skin-loving favorites do all the work—no sparkle, no filters, just real, radiant you.

Tag @BeautyLeeBar when you’re serving glow—we love a lit-from-within moment 💖

Say Goodbye to Blemishes With This Spring-to-Summer Routine

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As the seasons shift, so should your skincare routine. Heavy creams and thick occlusives? Not it. With warmer weather settling in, your skin needs lighter layers, targeted treatments, and ingredients that soothe, brighten, and balance—especially if you’re dealing with breakouts, dark spots, or sensitivity.

Whether navigating the tail end of spring or already feeling the summer heat, this routine is built to calm flare-ups, fade marks, and keep your skin hydrated without overwhelming it. These are the real ones I’ve been using—some old favorites, some new staples—and yes, those microdart patches actually helped stop pimples in their tracks.

AM Routine

Start with a gentle cleanse to refresh your skin and prep for the day ahead. A pH-balancing formula, such as the Calm + Restore Gentle Nourishing Oat Face Cleanser, is great for those with dry and sensitive skin. Formulated with colloidal oatmeal, it gently cleanses without stripping, soothes irritation, and supports the skin barrier—perfect for sensitive, dry skin. Oatmeal cleansing milk also helps clear away dead skin buildup that blocks pores while leaving the skin with a natural radiance. Then use Bright & Balanced Aloe Vera Leaf Face Wash, which calms inflammation, hydrates with aloe vera, and helps keep blemishes in check without over-drying your skin. While the skin is still damp, apply either the Snail Rescue Blemish Busting Toner or Bolden Skin Brightening Toner.

Let the skin air dry, then layer on a serum. For daytime use, you can’t go wrong with the Physicians Formula Skin Booster Vitamin Shot Hydrating Hydratant and Physicians Formula Skin Booster Vitamin Shot Brightening Éclaircissant—or try pairing the Hydrating Hydratant with the Vitamins and Sea Beauty Dead Sea Minerals & Vitamin C Complex Toning Skin Serum. These serums help even skin tone, reduce hyperpigmentation, boost hydration, minimize dark spots, and protect against signs of aging—leaving your skin visibly brighter, more radiant, and giving it that Hollywood-meets-K-beauty luxury glow. Best of all, they don’t feel sticky, oily, or greasy, and they won’t clog pores or cause breakouts.

Once the serum has been absorbed, lock in hydration with a gel or water-based moisturizer like the Snail Rescue All-in-One Oil-Free Moisturizer. If you want your blemish scars to fade faster, follow with the Bright & Balanced Aloe Vera Spot Cream. Don’t let the name fool you—it’s not a heavy cream. The texture is gel-like, absorbs easily, and even if you apply too much, it won’t leave your skin feeling sticky or greasy. It settles beautifully into the skin.

Finish with a non-greasy, non-comedogenic sunscreen like the Suntouchable Invisi-Stick—preferably SPF 50 or higher—to protect your skin. And last but definitely not least, spot-treat active breakouts and blemishes (old and new) with the Mario Badescu Drying Lotion Blemish Spot Treatment.

PM Routine

When wearing makeup and SPF, it’s essential to start your nighttime routine with the Erase It All Makeup Cleansing Balm with Vitamin C to fully break down dirt, oil, and buildup. Always apply it to dry skin and massage for two minutes before rinsing with warm water. Follow up with a second cleanser—this can be the same one from your AM routine, or you can switch to the Snail Rescue Purifying Cleanser for a deeper clean.

Once your skin is clean and dry, pat in an exfoliating toner to help remove dead skin cells and boost luminosity. Use this step 2–3 times per week to avoid over-exfoliation. Next, apply a hydrating serum to help maintain skin elasticity, followed by a gentle retinol to support collagen production. If you’re new to retinol, start with a small amount and use it every other night to build tolerance.

REN’s Overnight Glow Dark Spot Sleeping Cream is another excellent product to incorporate into your PM routine—it works overnight to help fade dark spots and even out skin tone. Finally, finish with an eye cream and a nourishing night cream to lock everything in.

If you like a touch of color even at night, swipe on a lightweight water lip stain for a soft, just-bitten look—no stickiness, no transfer.

The Bottom Line

Healthy, radiant skin comes down to smart ingredients, steady habits, and a routine that works for you. This season, skip the overwhelm and stick with what your skin actually needs.

Dewy Setting Sprays That Will Make Skin Glow All Over

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Highlighter isn’t the only makeup product you can use to achieve an ethereal glow. You can further enhance radiance and counteract dull skin by finishing your look with the right setting spray. Dewy setting sprays can do a lot for your skin — like boost luminosity, extend the wear of your makeup and keep skin free of shine. To help you make your glass skin dreams come true, we rounded up nine of our favorite dewy setting sprays, below.

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NYX Professional Makeup Plump Finish Setting Spray

  • Keep your makeup fresh and your skin looking plump with this supercharged dewy setting spray. The unique formula contains five electrolytes and vitamins — including aloe, magnesium, zinc, citric acid, and biotin — to plump and hydrate skin so you look moisturized, not oily.

Dermablend Lock and Last Setting Spray

  • Lock your makeup in place for up to 24 hours with this long-wearing dewy mist. One spritz makes makeup smudge-, transfer- and water-resistant; plus, it works to hydrate and soothe your skin, so your makeup feels comfortable even through the longest days.

Urban Decay All Nighter Ultra Glow Setting Spray

  • The iconic OG All-Nighter Setting Spray gets an update with an infusion of hyaluronic acid and agave to give you a dewy, fresh-faced finish that lasts from morning to night.

IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Setting Spray

  • Infused with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, coconut water, and aloe vera extract, this dewy setting spray provides a naturally glowing finish. It also curbs excess shine and oil — and touts a yummy coconut scent.

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Set + Refresh Spray

  • Quench your skin’s thirst with this refreshing spray packed with blue agave extract and hemp-derived ingredients. It’s also infused with vitamin B3 to help nourish the skin and provide a glassy, hydrating finish.

 Milani Make It Dewy Setting Spray: Hydrate+Illuminate+Set

  • Set your skin on the path to glowing central with Milani’s versatile dewy finish setting spray that also doubles as a primer. Don’t you just hate it when you get both your eyeliner wings just right and when your foundation looks almost airbrushed but melts away through the day? The Make It Dewy Setting Spray ensures your statement stays put with a brightening boost. This is a good dewy setting spray that cloaks your skin in hydration and shines for up to 16 hours with no fading, creasing or smudging! And with its refreshing feeling, you can very well use it in crazy hot weather too. You can also wear this hydrating setting spray without any makeup for a natural-looking glow that is bound to steal hearts wherever you go.

 TATCHA Luminous Dewy Skin Mist

  • It’s well-known that TATCHA delivers some of the most eye-catching packaging, but their formulas deliver too. The Luminous Dewy Skin Mist is the best face-setting spray that gives off a soft shimmer under or over your makeup. It contains a blend of Okinawa red algae for the ultimate moisturizing benefits, camellia oil for optimum nourishment, and hyaluronic acid to quench parched skin. TATCHA’s dewy setting spray for dry skin is also infused with Hadasei, a 3-ingredient anti-aging complex. With the power of Japanese superfoods like green tea, rice, and algae, your skin will look and feel super youthful. Carry this long-lasting dewy setting spray around in your purse for an instant dose of freshness.

ORPHEUS RESSURECTION Bio-Luminous Dewy Essence

  • ORPHEUS’ award-winning moisturizing setting spray comes in a silky essence consistency that feeds irritated skin with nutrients and a luminous finish. The Orpheus Flower Cell Peptide Complex contains potent peptides, stem cells, and antioxidants that work to safeguard your skin from pollution. With the dual hyaluronic acid, the active serum deeply penetrates the skin for long-lasting hydration resulting in plump and younger-looking skin. A blend of the vitamins C, B3, B5, and E refines your pores and evens out skin tone, while a bio-luminescent flower extract imparts a shine that could put lights to shame. One spritz of this dewy finish makeup setting spray transforms your skin from within for the ultimate jaw-dropping glow.

 l.f Dewy Setting Mist

  • If you’ve been looking for a cheap dewy setting spray, your search can end at elf’s Dewy Setting Mist! Apart from keeping your makeup intact for a long time, this drugstore dewy setting spray feeds your skin with nourishing ingredients that contribute to a healthy radiance. Infused with coconut, this lightweight formula hydrates, and conditions your skin intensely so that it glows like never before. Green tea and cucumber moisturize skin and fight premature signs of aging for an ever-youthful look. Trust us, and you’re not going to regret adding elf’s dewy face mist to your vanity.
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Now that we’ve gone over the best dewy setting sprays on the market, let’s look at how you can bag the right one for you!

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How To Choose The Right Dewy Setting Spray

  • Skin type

Dewy setting sprays are ideal for dry and dull skin as they come packed with moisture or water-based formula. This helps give a soft glow to dry skin while also providing hydration benefits. Combination and oily skin types may find that dewy setting sprays make their skin even greasier, but if they don’t have excess oil, a lightweight setting spray which is also non-comedogenic may work. But dewy sprays suit dry and normal skin types better. Even mature skin will benefit from a dewy finish as the formula won’t cake up or settle into fine lines and wrinkles.

  • Formula

Ensure that the formula is lightweight and has a non-sticky and non-greasy consistency. Dewy setting sprays that are quick-drying help immensely for on-the-go touch-ups. Some sprays may have fragrance and if you’re sensitive to it, ensure to read the label to avoid it. A few setting sprays can have strong scents which may cause a reaction as they are directly sprayed on the face. You can patch test setting sprays as with every other beauty product or read some reviews online.

  • Ingredients

It is essential to invest in formulas with high-quality ingredients devoid of harmful additives. To prevent flare-ups, opt for formulas that don’t contain alcohol, fragrance, parabens, sulfates, and other harsh chemicals.

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After you’ve purchased a dewy setting spray you like, it’s time to learn how to use it for the ultimate glow!

How To Use Dewy Setting Spray

  • Step 1: Ensure that all your makeup is done, and you’re satisfied with how it looks.
  • Step 2: Shake the contents of the dewy setting spray bottle for an even mixing.
  • Step 3: Hold your dewy setting spray bottle about 8-10 inches away from your face and lightly spritz on the right side of the face.
  • Step 4: From the same distance, spray the mist on the left side of your face.
  • Step 5: Spritz once in the center of your face with your eyes closed.
  • Step 6: Wait for the setting spray to dry.
  • Step 7: Repeat if you feel the need for a brighter glow.
  • Step 8: Reapply throughout the day as and when needed to give your skin a boost of freshness.

Note: You can also apply dewy setting sprays on bare skin without any makeup for a natural glow to keep your skin looking and feeling fresh.

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Our facial skin is always exposed to dirt, pollution, and harmful sun rays. They damage the skin and strip away its natural glow. But worry not, because the best dewy setting sprays can give you a stunning glow to ensure a natural-looking makeup finish. They seal your makeup and make it last longer than usual. The products mentioned in our list have lightweight formulas that are non-greasy and keep the skin hydrated and primed. They dry within seconds of application and leave your skin with a silky texture. If you prefer vegan and cruelty-free makeup, you will find them on our list too. Most of these formulas are chemical-free and last for hours. Some of them offer anti-aging benefits and add brightness to dull and dry skin. Consider factors like skin type, product formula, and ingredients before investing in a spray. You should also avoid sprays that have sticky consistency or an overwhelming fragrance.

Comment Below Your Favorite Dewy Setting Spray!

7 Illuminating Moisturizers That Will Make Your Skin Glow

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We stan a glowy complexion and are firm believers that you can never have enough highlighter. Seriously, whether it’s a liquid formula or a powder illuminator, we can’t get enough. But if you appreciate the dewy makeup look and stay up to date on the latest makeup tips and trends, you also know that you can also achieve it with the right skincare routine. 

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One must-have for skin radiance? Illuminating moisturizer. Using one of these moisturizers gives you a lit-from-within, glowing look and a natural dewiness — you might not even need to use a highlighter. Keep reading to discover seven of our favorite moisturizers for creating a luminous finish.

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IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Rosy Tone Moisturizer

The rosy tone of this moisturizer isn’t just pretty to look at — the pigments give skin a revitalized, youthful appearance. The formula also gently exfoliates and intensely hydrates to reveal a more vibrant complexion.

Lancôme HydraZen Glow Liquid Moisturizer

This refreshing, lightweight formula provides 24-hour hydration and visibly reduces signs of stress, like dullness. The best part? Your skin will look more radiant and glowy almost immediately after application.

YSL Beauty NU Glow in Balm

Want to exude radiance without clogging your pores? This moisturizing primer’s non-comedogenic formula is infused with shea butter and glycerin to hydrate and illuminate the skin. You can mix this into your foundation or apply it under nation for a radiant finish.

Garnier Pinea-C Brightening Serum Cream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30

This three-in-one product acts as a serum, moisturizer, and sunscreen. It’s infused with pineapple and vitamin C to target dullness and even out your skin tone, while SPF 30 protects your skin from UV rays.

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Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer

Hydrate, plump, and prime your skin for makeup with this super silky moisturizer. A blend of hyaluronic acid and polyglutamic acid, it exfoliates and moisturizes for a glowing finish.

L’Oréal True Match Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Enhancer

This multi-purpose product can be used as a primer, highlighter, and full body luminizer. Flecked with a touch of shimmer, the lotion creates a seemingly lit-from-within glow no matter how you use it.

Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Gel Cream

If you’re looking to create a smooth, even base before makeup, this ultra-lightweight moisturizer is a must-try. Hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and amino acids help promote even tone, texture, and skin resilience.