The Golden Hour Glow: Naturally Glowy Makeup Tutorial

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 Photographers call the hour before sunset the “golden hour” because the sun is at the perfect location to provide lighting that’s universally flattering. The light hits your face at just the right angle, and your skin looks like it’s lit from within. Recreating the golden-hour glow is my latest makeup addiction. I’ve been searching for the perfect combination of illuminating foundation, glowy setting sprays, and shimmering highlighters to give my skin a heavenly glow even when I wake up looking like I haven’t slept for a week. While I haven’t perfected my technique yet, I’ve been loving the products that I’ve discovered all the way. If you’re looking for makeup that makes you healthy and fresh instead of powdery and dull, these products are worth a look!

Since I’ve been focusing on creating perfectly lit skin, I’ve been gravitating toward more natural eye makeup. The Pixi Mesmerizing Mineral Palette in Plum Quartz is still a favorite, and I’ve been choosing the Pixi Endless Silky Eye Pen in Bronze Beam over my normal black. For this look, I also used Pixi Lash Booster Mascara in Blackest Blue to achieve natural eyelashes with the tiniest hint of navy blue. This mascara is a lot more natural than my normal choice, but it’s a great change to keep the look light and fresh.

Creating the perfect lip is my favorite part of any makeup routine, and I love using a natural nude combination for this natural makeup look. The Pixi Shea Butter Lip Balm in Honey Nectar is a satin-finish lip balm with tons of pigment, and it’s a great nude lip on its own; however, a coat of the Pixi LipLift Max in Petal Ice really sets it over the top. Maybe it’s just me, but I can’t resist a glossy lip. This lip gloss is pillowy soft and has a gentle peppermint scent that makes me want to apply it every three seconds! These two lip products are definitely purse-worthy.

GET THE LOOK:

TONER: Pixi Glow Tonic | PRIMER: Pixi Flawless Beauty Primer (also comes in a mini size)     FOUNDATION: Pixi Illuminating Tint & Conceal | CONCEALER: Pixi Correction Concentrate in Brightening Peach | HIGHLIGHTER: Pixi Eye Bright Kit in Fair/Medium | BRONZER: Pixi Beauty Bronzer in Subtly Suntouched | EYESHADOW: Pixi Mesmerizing Mineral Palette in Plum Quartz | EYELINER: Pixi Endless Silky Eye Pen in Bronze Beam | BROWS: Pixi Brow Powder Palette Shades of Brows     MASCARA: Pixi Lash Booster Mascara in Blackest Blue | LIPS: Pixi Shea Butter Lip Balm in Honey Nectar and Pixi LipLift Max in Petal Ice | SETTING SPRAY: Pixi Glow Mist

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