Do you prefer a luminous/glow effect or a matte finish?

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We'll tell you everything you need to know to choose the perfect makeup for your skin.

Makeup is much more than a beauty accessory: it's a form of self-expression and a powerful tool that can transform your appearance and boost your confidence and mood. Within the world of makeup, there are two clear trends: those who prefer a glow or luminous effect, and those who opt for a matte finish.

Each style serves a different purpose and suits different skin types and lifestyles. While glowy makeup provides luminosity, freshness, and a natural look, matte makeup offers a smooth and elegant finish, ideal for controlling shine and maintaining a flawless look all day long.

At Perfume's Club we tell you everything you need to know about both finishes: their advantages, which skin types they are best suited for, and some expert tips to get the most out of them.

Are you looking for skin that looks plump and healthy?

Glow makeup, also called luminous or radiant makeup , is your best ally, as it aims to reflect light and give the face a healthy, healthy glow. This is achieved through hydrating foundations, highlighters, and powders with light-reflecting particles.

Aspect	Details
Advantages	Fresh and youthful finish. Highlights facial features: cheekbones, forehead and cupid's bow. Ideal for daytime looks and events with a luminous and natural effect.
Recommended skin type	Dry or normal skin: Hydration and highlights make the skin look juicy and less dull. Mature skin: Softens fine lines and gives a more vibrant look.
Tips	Oily skin: Apply glow products only to specific areas (center of the face) to avoid excess shine. Mix the foundation with liquid highlighter for a natural finish.

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Advantages

Fresh and youthful finish.

Highlights facial features: cheekbones, forehead and cupid's bow.

Ideal for daytime looks and events with a luminous and natural effect.

Recommended skin type

Dry or normal skin: Hydration and highlights make the skin look juicy and less dull.

Mature skin: Softens fine lines and gives a more vibrant look.

Tips

Oily skin: Apply glow products only to specific areas (center of the face) to avoid excess shine.

Mix the foundation with liquid highlighter for a natural finish.

Yves Saint Laurent

ALL HOURS GLOW FOUNDATION makeup base

Foundation makeup

From 39.61 €

Guerlain

TERRACOTTA LUMINIZER compact powder highlighter

Compact powder

From 0.00 €

Sisley

LE PHYTO GLOSS

Lip gloss

From 29.54 €

Urban Decay

24/7 MOONDUST eyeshadows

Eye shadow

From 22.72 €

Do you prefer makeup with a matte finish and no shine on your skin?

Matte makeup, on the other hand, is characterized by a shine-free, even, and more sophisticated finish. It's often ideal for those seeking to control excess oil and a look that lasts longer without the need for touch-ups.

Aspect	Details
Advantages	It controls excess sebum and reduces unwanted shine. Perfect for oily or blemish-prone skin. It offers a sleek and long-lasting finish, ideal for long-lasting makeup or photo shoots.
Recommended skin type	Oily or combination skin: Eliminates shine. Skin with imperfections: Helps to blur pores and small imperfections.
Tips	To prevent your skin from looking dull, apply a subtle highlighter to strategic points (cheekbones, brow bone). Moisturize your skin well before applying matte products to prevent it from looking dry or cakey.

Aspect

Details

Advantages

It controls excess sebum and reduces unwanted shine.

Perfect for oily or blemish-prone skin.

It offers a sleek and long-lasting finish, ideal for long-lasting makeup or photo shoots.

Recommended skin type

Oily or combination skin: Eliminates shine.

Skin with imperfections: Helps to blur pores and small imperfections.

Tips

To prevent your skin from looking dull, apply a subtle highlighter to strategic points (cheekbones, brow bone).

Moisturize your skin well before applying matte products to prevent it from looking dry or cakey.

bareMinerals

BAREPRO 24HR WEAR matte liquid foundation SPF20

Foundation makeup

From 32.66 €

Rimmel London

LASTING FINISH matte powder foundation

Compact powder

From 8.87 €

Catrice

THE DUSTY MATTE eyeshadow palette

Eye shadow

From 5.68 €

Maybelline

SUPERSTAY matte ink

Lipsticks

From 12.39 €

Tip: Ideally, combine both finishes for a balanced and versatile makeup look. Apply matte makeup to oily areas like your forehead, nose, and chin to control shine and keep your makeup looking fresh. A touch of glow on your cheekbones, cupid's bow, and the center of your face will add luminosity, freshness, and dimension.

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Do you prefer a luminous/glow effect or a matte finish?

Are you looking for skin that looks plump and healthy?

Yves Saint Laurent

ALL HOURS GLOW FOUNDATION makeup base

Guerlain

TERRACOTTA LUMINIZER compact powder highlighter

Sisley

LE PHYTO GLOSS

Urban Decay

24/7 MOONDUST eyeshadows

Do you prefer makeup with a matte finish and no shine on your skin?

bareMinerals

BAREPRO 24HR WEAR matte liquid foundation SPF20

Rimmel London

LASTING FINISH matte powder foundation

Catrice

THE DUSTY MATTE eyeshadow palette

Maybelline

SUPERSTAY matte ink

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