Do you know how to ‘face gloss’?

If you’ve ever wanted to recreate that post bikram glisten or the glow of a supermodel, then forget about all those sparkly powders and strobing sticks - this is the only product you need: a face gloss or wet-look highlighter - it’s the new way to give your face a hyper-natural, lit-from-within-radiance.

If stats are anything to go by, then Pinterest have revealed the search term was up by 89% in 2019. Its USP is it can run the gamut from being realistic and glowy, to a full-on wet-look sheen, and works well on all skin tones, types and ages.

You can layer it over foundation base and powder or apply straight onto bare skin – simply pat over lids, lips and cheekbones, over brows and ever so lightly on the bridge of the nose. The results make you look like you’ve been guzzling litres of Evian and living in a Swiss commune, instead of the inner smoggy city and Champagne-swilling you’ve really been enjoying. Read on to see how you can join the glossy posse.

1. If you’ve applied too much powder or foundation and your face looks flat, a pat of face gloss will bring it back to life in an instant.

2. Use the smallest amount and dab onto cheekbones, the cupid bow, brow bone, lightly on the bridge of the nose or over lips (try centre of the lower lip to make it appear bigger), oh and on the lids too.

3. However, if using on the lids always opt for waterproof mascara, or else you’ll suffer from a mascara meltdown.

4. A setting spray like Huda Beauty Resting Boss Face can help to give it longevity.

5. Carry it with you on the go and it will add a gentle sheen when your face starts showing signs of midday fatigue.

6. And if you need a face gloss dupe – then maybe practise with a little Vaseline or Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant.

A balmy texture that comes in 4 skin-flattering colours that adds a tint and gloss, along with a very light sprinkling of highlighting pearls all in one handy tube.
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This dual-sided pot contains one section with a supernatural, suits all tones, vitamin E-loaded illuminating balm and at the other end, a hyaluronic acid gloss that can be used on eyes, lips, or cheeks. It’s not greasy or sticky and all the face-friendly ingredients mean it’s feeding your skin hydration while making you look good at the same time.
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This is a highlighter-come-face-gloss and glides easily on, adds a little shimmer and radiance in one great on-the-go stick - plus super budget-friendly too.
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This is a hybrid highlighter-meets-face gloss and adds a lovely dewiness and sheen to skin courtesy of the solid oil core, and comes in three flattering shades. Our favourite is Moonstone – for an otherworldly glow.
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