Struggling To Get Dewy Skin? These 3 Sneaky Factors Might Be To Blame

Some folks will say that matte makeup is making a comeback, but dewy, healthy skin never goes out of style.

Over the past few years, more beauty lovers have realized that a healthy complexion naturally glows, making even matte looks appear plush and pillowy instead of cakey and dry. 

A truly dewy, almost wet-looking complexion will come a whole lot easier if you use facial oils. The concept can be intimidating for those who are acne-prone, as oils tend to be associated with clogged pores, but that's not the reality. 

Many oils are deemed noncomedogenic, meaning the chance they clog your pores is quite low. A few examples include rosehip seed oil, jojoba oil, and grapeseed oil. Look for one of these acne-prone oils if you're concerned about breakouts. 

Skin care is much deeper than surface-level treatments. In fact, a radiant complexion is often the result of tons of behind-the-scenes work related to nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle choices. 

Nutrition and hydration are two major players: As a general rule, make sure you get enough water every day and limit your intake of high glycemic index foods, like processed sugar. 

If you're already committing to those basics, consider adding an extra skin supplement to your routine. Research favors ingredients like vitamin C, hydrolyzed collagen peptides (yes, it should be that specific form), ceramides, and hyaluronic acid—feel free to click on each ingredient to learn more.

Don't get me wrong, some modern foundation formulas look pretty close to real skin. Still, that luminous complexion you work so hard to achieve might fall short under a thick layer of foundation, even if the formula claims to have a glowy or dewy finish. 

Give less foundation a shot by only applying it to areas you want to enhance and buffing it out to blend. The same goes for concealer—less is more, so your real skin can shine through. If you'd like to mask breakouts, dark spots, or other skin concerns, simply choose a formula that boasts coverage as opposed to slathering on more product. Loading on layers of product can easily make you look cakey.