How to Create a 5-Minute Dewy Makeup Look Using Only Drugstore Products

Now that you’ve got your products, it’s time to put them to good use. This simple, five-minute routine is designed for those who want maximum glow with minimum effort. It’s all about quick, effective steps that enhance your natural beauty.  

Step 1: Prep and Prime Your Canvas

The secret to a great dewy look starts with your base. After your skincare, a luminous primer can be your best friend. It can help smooth the appearance of your skin's texture, add a look of radiance, and help your makeup last longer. Here’s how to do it:

Moisturize: Always start with a well-hydrated face. Let your moisturizer fully absorb for a minute.  

Apply Primer: Take a pea-sized amount of the Professional Makeup Plump Right Back Primer + Serum and warm it between your fingers.

Pat, Don't Rub: Gently pat the primer onto your skin, focusing on the center of your face and any areas you want to smooth out. Let it set for 30 seconds.  

A common mistake is using too much primer, which can cause pilling. Remember that a thin layer is all you need to create a glowing, grippy base for your foundation.

Step 2: Apply Your Base and Add Color

Now it's time for foundation and blush. We're using lightweight, blendable formulas to keep the look fresh and skin-like. The goal is to even out your skin tone, not mask it. You'll know you're doing it right when your skin looks like a healthier, more radiant version of itself. The products should melt together seamlessly, leaving no harsh lines—just a soft, dewy flush of color.

Step 3: Highlight and Set Your Look

The final steps are all about amplifying that glow and making it last. A touch of liquid highlighter on the high points of your face will catch the light beautifully, and a dewy setting spray will lock it all in.

Apply Highlighter: Dot the Highlighter Stick on the tops of your cheekbones, the bridge of your nose, and your cupid's bow.

Blend: Use your ring finger to gently blend the highlighter into your skin until there are no hard edges.

Set Your Makeup: Hold the Professional Makeup Dewy Setting Spray about eight inches from your face and mist lightly to set your look and add an extra layer of glow.

Don't go overboard with the highlighter. The goal is a natural-looking sheen, not a disco-ball effect. The setting spray will meld all the layers of makeup together, giving you that perfect, long-lasting dewy finish.