Sorry lazy gals, there's no way around it: the dewy skin effect is difficult to fake. You can't just dust on shimmer powder and hope for the best. Because what's really beautiful about dewy skin is that it is a natural glow that looks like it's coming from within your complexion, not on top.

Luckily, this isn't that hard to do. The key is hydration, hydration, hydration. Your skin is constantly craving moisture so if you give it the right mix it will perk up instantly. Then, all you need are a few key brightening products and your face will glow more than Gwyneth Paltrow's at the Oscars.

Keep reading to see how you can master dewy looking skin in just four steps.

Whether you use a peel, scrub, or glycolic-infused cleanser, nothing helps plump up dull skin like sloughing off dead skin cells. Try to exfoliate in one way or another at least twice a week to keep your complexion looking fresh.

While you might be focused on a dewy complexion, don't forget about the rest of your body. Start by getting rid of unwanted leg and body hair -- there are so many effective, DIY products that give you the same results you'd get at a salon. We especially love Veet Ready-to-Use Wax Strips Legs and Body, which is formulated with almond oil and vitamin E to make skin extra-soft.

Here's one step that gets skipped far too often. Even if you never forget to apply moisturizer, worship night cream, and practically bathe in serum, you're skin still needs the special kind of TLC that can only come from a hydrating mask. Why? Think of it like this: even if you eat relatively healthy you still probably need to take vitamins. Well, a mask once a week is an intense, concentrated dose of all the medicines (antioxidants, vitamins, and acids) your skin needs in one sitting. Opt for a brightening one, which will instantly give skin a natural glow.

For a long time face oils had a bad rap. Most women avoided them for fear they would clog pores, cause breakouts, and make their T-zones look like an oil slick. Now we know that is not the case. In fact, just a dab of face oil mixed in with your foundation is the easiest way to get an even, beautiful complexion -- without that dry, cakey effect.