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Makeup Must Haves for Dry Skin That Actually Glow

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My skin leans dry year round, so I’m picky about products that hydrate and still look flawless. These are my go to makeup picks that never cling to dry patches and always give that healthy glow.
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Base

Key to a good makeup base is applying your face lotion and sunscreen first!

 
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Such an underrated product! Mineral sunscreen AND full coverage!
Face
 
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Perfect for a “barely there” feel with light coverage! Great price point as well.
Perfecting Skin Tint for Dewy Sheer Coverage - Glossier | Sephora
 
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After I use my fingers to rub in the product, I like to use a damp sponge over top. I have been doing this for years!
Miracle Complexion Makeup Blending Sponge - Real Techniques | Ulta Beauty
 
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Sometimes a good tinted sunscreen and concealer is all you need for those No-Makeup days! I have been using Elta MD for years!
EltaMD UV Daily SPF 40 Tinted Face Sunscreen

Concealer

These 3 things have been in my makeup bag for years. They can crease but they never left my under eyes looking flakey!

 
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Extremely creamy and easy to blend. I use the shade R2!
HY‑Glam Concealer – Luminous Matte Full‑Coverage Wear
 
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I have repurchased this concealer so many times for the past 10 years!
Radiant Creamy Concealer - NARS | Sephora
 
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I love this for no makeup days! After applying sunscreen, dab this under your eyes to help alleviate the look of dark circles.
Positive Light Under Eye Brightener - Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez | Sephora
 
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I use my fingers, sponge, or concealer brush to blend in the concealer. It just depends on how I'm feeling that day!
Essential Brush - 02 Concealer - SEPHORA COLLECTION | Sephora

Bronzer

Bronzer is one of my favorite makeup products, I will swear by the Makeup by Mario one!

 
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Perfectly blends with makeup. Truly gives you a blurred, smoothed finish!
MAKEUP BY MARIO SoftSculpt® Talc-Free Blurring Bronzer
 
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Tip: I use the shade medium as a creamy bronzer!
SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Enhancer®
 
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Brush I have been using for the Mario skin enhancer
Dual Ended Cheek Brush - SEPHORA COLLECTION | Sephora
 
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I have been using this bronzer brush for the Softsculpt bronzer for years! Extremely soft, picks up the product well, and cleans well!
PRO Bronzer Brush #80 - SEPHORA COLLECTION | Sephora

Blush

Honestly, I only buy Patrick Ta blush. And for good reason! Cream and powder in ONE? With beautiful packaging and a mirror? sign me up!

 
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I have multiple shades! Having cream AND powder? Chef’s 😚 🤌🏻
Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo
 
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So this may be a makeup no-no, but I like using a fluffier brush for blush. I feel as though it helps me blend it better!
Always An Optimist Powder Brush - Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez | Sephora

Setting powder

I typically don't use setting powder unless I'm going to be wearing makeup ALL day or during the summer months.

 
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This product is able to keep my makeup set ALL day without making my skin dry
Prisme Libre 4-color Loose Powder