Get the glow: how to make this winter your brightest, most flawless yet
Summer may have been and gone but we still want to get our glow on. While winter weather, pollution and a few too many after work drinks can take effect, we're determined to give our skin that extra 'pizzazz,' be it with skincare or makeup.
We've picked out some of the best glow-getters, from new products to old faithfuls...
Now check out the most Insta-worthybest highlighters in town.
Hourglass Ambient Strobe Lighting Blush palette, £59, Space NK
You can never go wrong with an Hourglass palette, and the brand's latest trio contains three of the prettiest blushers we've seen. Invest in this for a special pick-me-up.
BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Cream, £28, BareMinerals
This one is a big hit around the GLAMOUR office. BareMinerals' own gel formula is true to its name, taking dull and tired skin to healthy-looking in seconds. Its soft texture sinks in like a hydration boost, locking in moisture for a flawless dewy coverage.
Pixi Glow 02 Oxygen Mask, £26, Pixi
If traditional masks are more your thing, Pixi's new Oxygen mask is our top pick this year. The product floods the skin with caffeine, vitamins and antioxidants and only needs to stay on the skin for a few minutes, making it super handy for ladies who are short of time (aren't we all...)
Givenchy Hydra Sparkling Moisturizing & Embellishing Mask, £40, FeelUnique
With the most amazing texture, delicious smell and brightening results, Givenchy's latest mask really does make skin sparkle.
Glamglow Glowstarter Mega Illuminating Moisturisers, £36, available 5 July.
Not only do GlamGlow's three new moisturisers work as excellent primers while working to nourish and repair the skin, they also smell like skittles. Win!
Origins GinZing SPF40 Energy-Boosting Tinted Moisturizer, £29, John Lewis
One of our favourite glow-enhancing moisturisers, this little wonder ensures you look like you've had a full 8 hours sleep - even if you've had a bit of a rough night!
Sunday Riley Tidal Cream, £60, Cult Beauty
For skin lacking in hydration, this moisturiser will be your saviour. Sunday Riley's gel-cream contains an impressive amount of hyaluronic acid and papaya enzymes to leave your complexion looking plumped and dewy.
Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Foundation, £36, John Lewis
Chanel's latest foundation offering gives the perfect balance of glow to matte with its finish, making it ideal for combination or oily skin which still requires a little glow.
Anastasia Glow Kit - Get The Glow, £44, Cult Beauty
The latest in a long line of cult products, this palette is a beauty junkie's dream. With six shimmering highlighting powders, the Glow Kit is a January dream.
Becca x Chrissy Teigen Glow Face Palette, £45, Cult Beauty
Pick one of these up while it's still around for the ultimate celebrity-endorsed glow.
BareMinerals Invisible Glow Powder Highlighter, £25, Feel Unique
Available in two shades, this new shimmering powder from BareMinerals is stunning when applyied above the cheekbones, on the brow bone and cupid's bow.
Illamasqua Beyond Powder in Dynasty, Out 22 June.
This golden pressed powder is just as beautiful on the skin as it is in the pan. Wear it high on your cheekbones and lightly pressed on your brow-bones for the summer glow of dreams.
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Youth-Infusing Brightening Serum + Concealer, £28.50, John Lewis
This little wonder product is the perfect 2-in-1. With a creamy, high coverage concealer which brightens as well as hides and a glowing cream highlighter on the other end, it's a GLAMOUR favourite.
Laura Mercier Candleglow Sheer Perfecting Powder, £32, Space NK
Laura Mercier's perfecting powder works especially well over their accompanying Candleglow foundation, and has the glorious finish to any base. Dust it lightly across the face for a subtle, iridescent glow.
The Estee Edit Flash Illuminator in Morning Light, £22, Selfridges
We swear by this creamy formula, which works just as well mixed into foundation as it does on dotted on top of a final look.
Becca Champagne Collection Shimmering Skin Perfecter Slimline in Champagne Pop, £24, Cult Beauty
The stick version of one of our favourite highlighters ever, this adds an extra nourishing glow which stays put all day.
