Make-up - Matte & Dewy Skin

Tips:

• It is very important to prep the skin to achieve a healthy looking glow. If you have the time, use face-masks to create the best canvas (can be homemade and natural) or leaving moisturiser to sit and soak in the skin, especially if the skin is dry and dehydrated.
• Experiment with damp brushes or sponges to create different finishes, a damp sponge will help the product into the skin. 
• Always prep and prepare the skin when focusing on beautiful skin. Use a tinted moisturiser before you start any foundation or concealer coverage for an extra glow. 
• Use a suitable primer to build your canvas to work with. Use a mattifying primer if the skin is oily. Don't use too much product and be sure to blend out the product so there aren't any harsh lines.
• Apply concealer after the foundation where needed to the shadowed areas on the face and to any imperfections to cover up. But don't use too much as you want it to appear natural.
• Foundations do not always necessarily have to be applied all over the face, they can be applied in the centre/forehead and blended out for a more flawless natural finish. Don't use too much product as you want the skin to be as natural looking as possible.

First have a chat/consultation with your model to see what skin type they have. The drier the skin, the more moisture they will need however it is still possible to create a dewy finish on oily skin. Think about using a matte foundation mixed with a highlighter or liquid illuminator in areas where you want the glow. Start with matte in the centre with the highlighting products more towards the outer face. Start lightly, keeping it looking natural for a radiant finish and avoid highlighting any pores.

Below are some editorial images I have found which demonstrates matte and dewy skin. Both are popular trends that are equally seen in magazines and catwalks. 

Images from: http://jamienelsonphoto.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/shoot-with-gucci-westmanrevlon-beauty.html?view=sidebar

http://www.fashionmagazine.com/beauty/2015/05/11/dewy-skin-trend/

Equipment:

• Brushes
• Sponges
• Moisturisers
• Toners
• Tinted Moisturisers
• Primers
• MAC Strobe Cream
• Foundations
• Concealer
• Translucent Powder
• Highlighter

Before

Steps: Matte Skin

1. Place the cape around your model to protect clothing.
2. Remove any makeup, paying particular attention to the eyes where mascara gets left.
3. Prep the skin using moisturiser and allow to skin in to rehydrate, pay attention to drier areas of the skin, especially when creating a matte look.
4. Apply a matte primer to the skin.
5. Apply a light layer of liquid foundation to the skin and blend and buff out. 
6. Take a small concealer brush and apply colour correcting concealer to under the eyes and any imperfections on the skin. 
7. Apply a small amount of translucent powder to the skin to complete the matte finish desired. 

Steps: Dewy Skin

1. Place the cape around your model to protect clothing.
2. Remove any makeup, paying particular attention to the eyes where mascara gets left.
3. Prep the skin using moisturiser and allow to skin in to rehydrate, pay attention to drier areas of the skin. 
4. Mix MAC Strobe Cream with liquid foundation and blend into the face to give a even coverage. 
5. Take a small concealer brush and apply colour correcting concealer to under the eyes and any imperfections on the skin. 
6. Add any highlighter to the areas of the skin that the light hits first e.g. cheekbones, forehead, brow bones, nose, cupids bow and chin.

I am used to creating a matte finish as I do this on myself every day so it was different to make the skin completely dewy and glossy looking. I enjoyed creating this although I did want to go in with powder to mattify the skin! I think I definitely need to expand my kit more with different illuminators and different types of primers to ensure that I can easily create these looks on different skin types and tones.