Blame it on fashion’s ongoing love affair with athleticism, which has moved well past wearing sneakers in the front row. Backstage at spring shows from Alexander Wang to Bottega Veneta and Marc Jacobs, makeup prescriptions ranged from well-moisturized to post-gym flush to sweaty. The real-life translation? Humidity-embracing foundations, blushes that ensure radiance, and highlighters that fake a post-facial glow. “[A dewy finish says] you’re confident about your skin,” explains makeup artist Daniel Martin of the phenomenon.
Of course, not everyone wants to steer their appearance toward shine. For every luminous face walking the spring runways, there was a clean, fresh, velvety-skinned counterpart sitting front row who had taken care to camouflage even the slightest hint of oil. For those genetically predisposed to unwanted luster, nothing communicates defying-the-elements poise like a perfectly matte face. “You don’t have to worry about touch-ups—once you’re done [with your makeup], you’re done,” says Martin, who has been applying Dior’s Diorskin Airflash Spray Foundation on clients walking the red carpet for a full day of shine-free photos.
Whichever camp you’re in, with temperatures rising steadily from now until September, it’s time to stock up on eight of the season’s best matte and dewy finish foundations, blushes, and eye shadows.
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