Our essentials for perfecting your glowy complexion

by Sean Mitchell · Published May 27, 2026 · Updated May 27, 2026

Following the fashion and beauty trends that favor clean, effortless looks , glass skin has become a staple in recent years, seen on the faces of stars like Dua Lipa and Hailey Bieber.

Numéro lists its secret ingredients for achieving a perfect glowy complexion.

Dua Lipa for Augustinus Bader.

A glowing complexion to shine all summer long

While new makeup trends are gaining momentum – from gothic smoky black to ultra-romantic carmine red – the glass skin look seems to be here to stay. On social media, we’re swooning over selfies of stars like Dua Lipa , Hailey Bieber , and Selena Gomez , whose glowing complexions embody an aesthetic in the vein of the clean girl and quiet luxury.

A touch of mascara, a beautiful beige lip, and a rosy blush are all it takes to enhance an already radiant complexion. But this effortless look actually requires a few specific makeup and skincare steps to achieve a glowing face , as if you’ve just stepped out of a spa treatment . Numéro reveals its essentials for perfecting your glowy complexion and radiating all summer long.

Perfecting your glass skin

The Dua skincare range in collaboration with Augustinus Bader

Mixsoon’s Bean Essence

Ilia’s Base Face Milk.

Step 1: Nourish your skin

We’re not revealing any secrets here. To achieve a radiant complexion, you obviously need to deeply nourish your skin to obtain that elasticity, or at least that glowy look . Queen of the no-makeup aesthetic , yet always impeccably made up, Dua Lipa is therefore one of the leading figures of the glass skin trend . Even better: she has a skincare line developed in collaboration with Augustinus Bader – a pioneering brand in skincare and cosmetic innovation .

While we recommend the Ultimate Radiance Complex and the Revitalizing Cream , we couldn’t possibly overlook Mixsoon’s Bean Essence . A firm favorite among our products, this essence has a syrupy texture that’s applied to the face, leaving skin radiant and supple. For oily skin, we recommend Ilia’s Face Milk Base : its fluid, lightweight consistency spreads easily, providing a plumping effect.

Hydro Grip Gel Tint by Milk

Mac SkinFinish highlighter.

Step 2: Perfect your foundation base

The second step obviously concerns the complexion. Say goodbye to thick, difficult-to-apply foundations. Instead, opt for ranges with liquid textures – but still offering decent coverage. Halfway between a foundation and a CC cream, Milk’s Hydro Grip Gel Tint is our favorite.

Its water-rich formula provides easy, hydrating application and, above all, an ultra-glossy finish. It can be applied to small imperfections or all over the skin. To perfect a truly glowy complexion , we suggest mixing it with MAC’s Skin Finish highlighter . Its luminosity blends perfectly with the radiance of the Milk foundation, creating a flawless, glassy skin effect.

Curél’s Intense Hydration Mist.

Rhode’s Glazing Mist.

Step 3: Enhance and shine

Last but not least : mists. Skin is nourished, the complexion is perfect. Finally, let’s talk about mists, as pleasant to use as they are essential for achieving a radiant complexion. After completing your makeup, spritz your face with the Intense Hydration Mist from the Japanese beauty brand Curél . Because, in fact, the secret to long-lasting makeup lies in hydrating the skin.

Its small size also makes it easy to slip into your bag for a quick refresh throughout the day. Finally, a key step in our routine (tested and verified by the Numéro editorial team ), Rhode ‘s Glazing Mist is generously applied all over the face. Like the brand’s founder, Hailey Bieber, it provides a radiant and glowing complexion for several hours. A must-have that perfectly rounds out our list of essentials.

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