Swap a Full Face of Foundation for Targeted Concealer
Another tip for keeping skin look as glow-y and natural as possible? Hughes tends to eschew a full face of foundation for targeted application of a lightweight concealer. She often reaches for Glossier Stretch Concealer, $18, especially for a lighter, less made up look.
Use Eye Brushes for Everything
As for her application method, Hughes has a surprising hack here too: "I'm a big, big fan of using eye brushes for the face," she said, explaining that the smaller brushes allow for greater precision. (Watching her buff on the tiniest bit of cream concealer with a fluffy eyeshadow brush was indeed mesmerizing.) For our money, we're big fans of the Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Tapered Blending Brush, $24.
Fan Brush + Face Oil = Highlighter
You'd think some form of highlighter would be key to the ultimate dewy makeup look — but Hughes surprised here too: She actually used oil (Elemis Superfood Facial Oil, $55, to be exact) to create the enviably glow-y look, brushing the stuff on with a light hand, using a fan brush.
Primer and Powder? Not for Everyone
Another hack? You might not actually need primer or powder, especially if you have dry or normal skin (Hughes asserts that they're better options for those with oily skin).
That said, if you do decide to add primer to your makeup look, less is more — "one half pump will do," says Hughes. She also recommends Elemis' new Pro-Collagen Insta-Smooth Primer, $78, saying that it's "not silicone-y" and "not plasticky" (a must with any primer worth its salt).
