Give your skin a perfect glow by trying out these 5+ tips

Ever notice how some people, especially celebrities, tend to look flawless and fresh all the time? Truth be told, they struggle with striking the right balance just like everyone else does. If your skin's looking a little worse for the wear, these tips will help change all that.
Good makeup always starts with good skin care, so that's where to begin. Glowing skin is happy, healthy, hydrated skin, so plan on exfoliating two to three times per week (or less if your skin is sensitive) to keep the renewal process rolling. After that, pick tricks from the others listed below. You're certain to find some that will leave you looking radiant in minutes.
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1. Exfoliate then hydrate
Keeping skin exfoliated can mean the difference between flawless makeup and a blotchy result. Dead skin cells grab liquid foundation and absorb the moisture, which can leave makeup looking uneven. Watch the quick tutorial to see how to properly use an exfoliating cleanser. Pay close attention to the amount of pressure you use. The exfoliating product should do the work for you, so don't scrub your face like you might scrub your sink.
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2. Highlight before foundation
If you need to fake a dewy glow, you're in luck. Many liquid luminizing products exist on the market that work both under and over makeup. In fact, cosmetics companies have upped their game and created luminizing primers as well. Check out the tutorial to see how a little premakeup strobing can leave you looking fresh and fabulous.
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3. Use a low-watt highlighter
Occasionally, too much of a good thing really is too much. Take highlighters, for instance. They comes in so many shades, and they are very easy to overapply. The effect is not only obvious, but it can also look really unnatural. For the most natural highlight, use a light hand. In this quick tutorial, you'll see the difference color choice makes as well. Not every color works on every skin tone, so test them in the store before you take one home.
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4. Let liquid makeup set before applying powders
When it comes to getting ready, you're probably always in a hurry. But if you rush and apply powder products while liquid foundation is still moist, you'll end up with more cake and less glow. Patience is a virtue, so check out this quick tutorial to see what you can do while you're waiting for the foundation to dry. No matter how rushed you are, this is one of the few tips that you should make time for.
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5. Use powders sparingly
Once you achieve the perfect glow, there's always mid-day to consider. It's normal for your face to get a little oily, so how do you tamp down the shine without losing the glow? As you'll see in this video, you need to powder selectively. Dusting your entire face will strip off that glow.
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