Oily Skin & Dewy Skin

Depending on your skin type, some skins will produce more of less oil. While most people with oily skin see it as a problem as they struggle to get their make up to stay on, having oilier skin is better in the long run as this moisture will help the skin youthful for longer. Oily skin is often associated with acne, but as long as the skin is being properly looked after with regular cleansing then the pores shouldn't become blocked.

The interesting thing is that while most people don't like having oily skin, it is the inspiration for any dewy, glowing make up look that you see. The dewy look aims to make the wearer look very healthy and radiant, without looking overly sweaty. However in some images, you can see that the 'wet look' effect has been designed to look like sweat. In the real world most women wouldn't go out in this very extreme, borderline sweaty look. So why is it so popular in advertising and editorial beauty? I think that it is because this look promotes heath. Skin looks its best after exercise which is why we are constantly trying to re create that perfect natural flush or sheen on the cheek bones. This has inspired the highlighted trends such as strobing which are designed to bring out the high points of the face (which are normally where you get oily naturally!) using shimmery illuminators to fake that glow.

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