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Matte vs. Dewy Skin

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Matte vs. Dewy Skin

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When it comes to foundation finishes, we tend to think of two types of textures: the dewy finish and the matte finish. The dewy look is one that is luminescent, radiant, and youthful. On the other hand, the matte finish is one that is velvety smooth, polished and refined.

Dewy finish foundations are generally light-reflecting, with light to medium coverage. It’s about looking natural, and creating that natural shine that is apparent on healthy skin. To this end, tinted moisturizers are actually also great for a dewy-finish (if you have good skin to not require extra coverage ☺).

Matte finish foundations tend to be absorb the light, be of medium to full coverage, and impart little to no shine. It’s slightly less natural looking, but has that ability to create a polished, sophisticated complexion. It’s perfect for those with oilier complexions, as they help absorb and control oil.

I personally really like the dewy finish. Many people may argue with me on this, but I feel that it’s generally harder to maintain the dewy finish look than the matte one. Especially if you have slightly oiler skin, a dewy-finish foundation can easily settle into a greasy looking complexion.

Photos from http://www.luuux.com/health-beauty/dewy-vs-matte-finish and http://beautysorority.8flo.net/2011/03/19/dewy-versus-matte-makeup/

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I wish I could get my skin to look dewy and not oily especially for winter when my skin changes and becomes more dry. This comment has been removed.

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Does anyone know if there's a foundation out there that gives med coverage and a dewy finish? This comment has been removed.

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I wear matte foundation, but my secret to adding a dewy finish is Bare Minerals Hydrating Mineral Veil believe it or not ;) Love that stuff! This comment has been removed.

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@makeupinspiration:

Love the dewy finish, but you're right, it's hard to perfect. Thanks for the tips on foundations though! This comment has been removed.

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@passionforbeauty:

Great article!! I like dewy in the summer because its freshers and more natural and matte in the winter This comment has been removed.

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I love the luminous, dewy look, but it often depends on the time of year and skin type. If someone is oilier, then they typically opt for matte. This comment has been removed.

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I love the dewey look - it's so fresh and pretty! This comment has been removed.

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