The Effortless Glow: My Go-To Makeup Routine

Hey hey ♥️

If you know me, you already know I love a glowy, natural makeup look. I mean, who doesn’t? I’m sure many of you can relate, but I don’t like when makeup feels heavy. I get that at work on set enough. I like that effortless finish that makes your skin look radiant and fresh and like you’re wearing nothing. Over the years, I’ve tried so many products, and these have been recommended by celebrity makeup artists on set. I’ve finally found the products worth the money and ones I can’t live without.

In this blog, I’ll be sharing my current go to makeup routine to give that perfect summer glow. Minimal product, maximum glow. 

If you’re into that no makeup makeup look. This is for you. 

Skin first, always: 

I’m no makeup artist but after spending majority of my time with them, they forever talk about how good makeup starts with good skin prep. If your base isn’t prepped properly, the product moves and tends to stick to dry skin making it look cakey. 

I always begin with the Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream. I do personally find it quite oily, so I only use a small amount and really massage it into my skin. It creates a dewy glow that allows your makeup glide on. I usually use this when I’m heading to an event or want my skin to look extra radiant.

If you’re curious at how I managed to transform my skin and get that perfect glow, check out my full skincare routine here. 

No foundation, no problem:

I’ve removed the foundation step from my makeup routine. I struggled to find a good foundation that I liked. Instead, I substituted it with the Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter (shade 4.5 Medium) which is really lightweight in my opinion. I apply the tiniest dot to my cheeks and forehead and blend it out using my fingers. It gives that healthy even base.

A soft fix:  

For concealer, I swear by the Nars Soft Matte Complete Concealer. For years I used the Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer but once I got my hands on this one, I’ve never gone back. This can be slightly drying but as long as your skin is hydrated and prepped well, it blends seamlessly. 

Right now, I’m in between shades so I mix two shades (shades Ginger & Amande) on the back of my hand and apply it to my skin with my fingers. The coverage is amazing. 

 If I’m tanned, I use the Refy Concealer (shade 13) which is in a deeper shade. This is lighter and has a liquid consistency instead of cream. I switch between the two depending on the coverage that I want.

The subtle sculpt:

Next, I go in with the Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Bronzer (shade Medium). It’s the perfect shade and adds a nice touch of warmth to my skin while highlighting my features. It softens the look. 

Naturally rosy:

For blush, I use the Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush (shade Love). It’s very pigmented so, I use the tiniest dot on top of my cheekbones and blend with a brush. It gives the skin a healthy flush without overdoing it.

My favourite product in the whole routine is the Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand (shade Pillowtalk). This product accentuates everything. It adds the most beautiful sheen and ties the whole base together. I apply a small amount over my blush. 

Time to set it: 

To finish and lock everything in, I use the Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Powder (shade Tan). This product is genuinely a real-life filter. I press it under my eyes, forehead, and above my lips. It sets the makeup so it will last all night AND it still keeps that glow!

Eyes, Brows, lips:

Mascara – I’m obsessed with the OGEE Volumising Mascara. It lengthens and defines my lashes with zero clumps. 

Then for eyebrows, I use the NYX Control Freak Clear Eyebrow Gel to brush my brows into place and keep them looking tidy.

Finally, for lips, I use the Refy Blur Liner (shade Umber) to softly line and define my lips and then I smudge it out with my fingers so it looks natural. I finish with the Fresh Beauty Therapy Lip Balm to leave the lips looking soft and plump

And that’s it—my current makeup routine that I can do in under 15 minutes and always feel good in. It’s fresh, glowy, and still lets my skin breathe. Whether I’m heading to a meeting, a coffee date, or just running errands, this routine always leaves me feeling confident but still me.

These are the products I keep coming back to because they truly work. Most of them I discovered through working with incredible makeup artists over the years—and now I can’t imagine my beauty bag without them.

I have more beauty routines over on my Tiktok Page.

Let me know your holy grail makeup must-haves, or if you end up trying any of these, in the comments below. Trust me, these products will help you achieve that perfect minimal glow!

Lots of love,