Quick, don’t over-think it! Dewy or matte? Matte or dewy? 🙂
For everyday stuff and real life, I prefer dewy, because I think it looks more natural and less “done.”
But when I’m going to take pics, I definitely prefer matte. I just think it looks much better in photos — less shiny and not as distracting. It’s also easier on the pores.
But with shimmer, I still like to wear a little on my upper cheekbones, so even when I do matte skin, I can get a nice contrast between the matte and the shimmer, which I like.
How about you? Do you prefer dewy or matte skin?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S.
Kiss & Make-up says
March 14th, 2014 at 9:28 amOh matte, definitely! I have oily skin and large pores, so when my skin glows it just looks extra oily and just not very attractive.
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Karen says
March 14th, 2014 at 10:01 amI feel ya on the large pores, girl. Do you do anything to mellow them out before you apply your face makeup? Primers or anything? I’m always looking for a new fix.
Happy Friday!
Gowthami says
March 14th, 2014 at 9:35 amI love dewy look for everyday and matte for photoshoots :).. btw you look stunning! xo Happy weekend <3
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Ruchita says
March 14th, 2014 at 9:47 amI pefer matte with a bit of shimmer. When my face gets dewy, it’s more like shiny all over the place, which I don’t like. I alway have those oil blotting sheets on hand for touch-ups.
TGIF!
Karen says
March 14th, 2014 at 10:00 amTGIF, Ruchita! What are you and the kitties doing this weekend?
Ruchita says
March 14th, 2014 at 2:24 pmNothing too exciting – just more unpacking of boxes. At least I can stay home and do that in my PJs. I hope Tabs lets you sleep in tomorrow! 🙂
Fancie says
March 14th, 2014 at 10:05 amI love dewy looks! I’m more on the dry side so I like to make my skin look all glowy and sexy
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Lucy says
March 14th, 2014 at 10:09 amI prefer Matte as I get really shiny through the day anyway and am very self conscious of it, nothing seems to work! Plus I have quite large pores around my nose and cheeks so anything to not draw attention 🙂
Jacklyn says
March 14th, 2014 at 10:18 amCan I say semi-matte? I prefer to be more on the matte side of things, since I have combo-oily skin, but I don’t like to look too flat. Right now my favourite foundations for getting that semi-matte finish are Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua and NARS tinted moisturizer, topped with a bit of powder.
Natalie says
March 14th, 2014 at 10:21 amI’m on the semi matte bandwagon as well, I have normal to dry skin which looks best with a glow but not too much! Too much shine and I look awful!
Telma says
March 14th, 2014 at 10:23 amDewy dewy dewy!
Allison C says
March 14th, 2014 at 10:51 amI like the idea of matte, but I find it’s too uncomfortable to wear. So I guess I’m on the semi-matte bandwagon, too. But since I wear either BB or CC cream most often, I’m mostly wearing dewy 😉
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Lauren says
March 14th, 2014 at 10:55 amCan I have a little of both (would that be mattewy? ha) I need matte for my oily skin but it can look a bit flat, so I like to use MAC Fix+ to bring a little life back to my face
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Lauren says
March 14th, 2014 at 11:28 amMatte! I have combination skin so it drives me nuts when I see my chin or forehead all shiny 🙁
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Natalie says
March 14th, 2014 at 12:17 pmMatte! All the way.
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Sarah says
March 14th, 2014 at 12:46 pmUm…so that TGIF picture with Tabs is just awesome! Exactly what I needed this Friday afternoon! Also the eye makeup look you have on is amazing! Would love to see a tutorial or list of product used?
Happy Friday!
-Sarah
Marisa says
March 14th, 2014 at 1:20 pmDewy, just as long as dewy doesn’t become greasy of course! l 🙂
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ericca says
March 14th, 2014 at 1:44 pmI prefer dewy or atleast satinfinish foundation.However, summer is coming up, i think I will try a more matte foundation for photo if I can pry myself off of MAC face and Body.
Tami says
March 14th, 2014 at 2:00 pmMatte — I, too, have large pores and they’re oily.
Jessie says
March 14th, 2014 at 2:22 pmI prefer matte for sure! I already have very oily skin so dewy doesn’t work out for me. I don’t like to over do it with a matte look though- I don’t want that fake ultra matte powdery look! I’ve been looking for a new matte foundation to try and have noticed that hardly any (if any) of them have good-for-your-skin ingredients like a lot of the dewy foundations have. Not fair!
Chelsea says
March 14th, 2014 at 5:24 pmLove dewy looks, especially since I have dehydrated skin and it’s hard to achieve, LOL. However, my heart condition makes me sweat really easily, so, especially in the summer, I have to use mattifying products.
Shekinah says
March 14th, 2014 at 5:37 pmTGIF! Tabs is so cute. 🙂 I prefer Matte. My skin is a combination of oily + dry. I don’t think dewy will look good on me.
hanna says
March 14th, 2014 at 5:52 pmDewy is just too hard for me to pull off.
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LISA says
March 14th, 2014 at 7:49 pmI’d love to have somewhat dewy skin but residing in dry, dry Northern Alberta, Canada it’s a non-issue as even in the summer it’s dry, dry, dry. Humidex? I’m sorry I don’t know that term? Ha! Every time I go on vacation the 1st thing I notice as I’m getting off the plane is the significant increase in humidity.
I’m surprised I haven’t shrivelled into an prune by now (thank heavens for moisturizer)!
Jessica says
March 14th, 2014 at 9:18 pmLike the dew on the lawn in the morning. Dewy all the way! However, my go-to is getting a little harder because of changes in my skin with age. Leaning a little more toward dewy with a touch of matte these days. I like the Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer over Cerave moisturizer for right now.
Iris says
March 14th, 2014 at 9:36 pmI prefer matte. Dewy looks a bit too sparkly for me. Once tried a powder with slight shimmer and didn’t like it at all.
Erin says
March 15th, 2014 at 3:43 amI have large pores and old acne scars so about the dewiest I can go is NARS TM. I prefer a finish between them, sort of like a satin!
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Anna says
March 15th, 2014 at 1:38 pmI prefer the Look of dewy- but I need a foundation that won’t transfer/wipe off easily, and will not make my oily t-zone greasy.
Because of this I wear more matte foundations, which are longer wearing. I would love to have a long-wearing, non-transfer, LUMINOUS foundation, but every one I’ve tried seriously accentuates fine lines and wrinkles. (any suggestions?) 🙂
Sylirael says
March 15th, 2014 at 2:54 pmI prefer what I call ‘light dewy’. So, not 100% matte, but not so ‘dewy’ that I feel I’m verging on just looking shiny. Not even oily, just shinier than skin usually looks.
I guess I’m going for that elusive ‘luminous’ texture. 😛
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sabitha says
March 16th, 2014 at 2:02 pma mix of both. i think if it’s too matte i tend to look dull since I have dry skin but I don’t like looking like a grease ball