If you've got an urge to splurge, throw your bread at Giorgio Armani's bestselling Ecstasy Lacquer Lip Gloss. Cantor says, "I love that this super-pigmented gloss is a combination of a lipstick and lip gloss in one. It provides long wearing coverage that doesn't budge and stays shiny and bold for hours. Also, you can apply any of the 22 shades of this gloss over an eye primer or long wearing eyeshadow to create a glossy eye that lasts."
Think of this product as equal parts skin care and equal parts glow-creating machine. "This oil will transform your skin," says Metz. "You can apply it alone to give your skin a natural glowing look, or you can mix two drops into a full coverage foundation [or bb cream or tinted moisturizer] to luminize your base."
If the above is just a bit too spendy for your wallet, the next best thing is Weleda Skin Food. It's somewhat of a "well known secret" in the makeup artist world, with Katie Jane Hughes and countless others touting its ability to give good glow. The cult-favorite has been around since 1926 and boasts a nature-infused formula of calendula, chamomile, lanolin, beeswax, and botanical oils.
Talk about a multitasking glossy hero. In addition to creating a glossy look where applied, Cantor says, "This balm has many other uses, like healing sunburns and soothing skin irritations. It comes in six shades and is perfect to use on your lips or cheeks for a glossy effect. When applying to your cheekbones, I recommend surrounding the area with a light dusting of setting or translucent powder before applying the gloss to prevent spreading."
Tackle two birds by using a foundation that doubles as a serious hydrator. Not only will your skin look great, it'll create a moisturized, glossy sheen across your face. "This foundation, which is packed with marula and jojoba oil, is fantastic for an everyday glow-y look. Also, I like that it feels like I am wearing only a moisturizer when I apply it," says Metz.
