I have waited forever for this to happen. For years people have been dying over the Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer ($44). In fact, I have stopped more than one person to ask them how they got their dewy glow, and this product was always the answer. Unfortunately I just couldn't get the same effect. Something about my skin just doesn't love it. So imagine how excited I was to hear about the new version of this cult fave: the Nars Velvet Matte Skin Tint ($44). Same awesome highlights: oil free, SPF 30, but it's matte. Not super matte, just perfectly perfect matte with a hint of radiance. Run, don't walk.

The first stop on the By Terry makeup train is this Hyaluronic Hydra-Primer ($61) which has a refreshing and moisturizing water-like feel, but dries to a soft matte finish. 

I don't really know what to say about the Light Expert Click Brush Foundation ($65)  except that I think I have finally found the perfect foundation (again). Seriously, though, the texture is smooth as silk and it's built right into the brush for one-click application. Perfect for travel, too.

I hate powder-y powder, so imagine how happy I was to find the Hyaluronic Hydra Powder ($60) which actually moisturizes as it sets.

The Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow Primer ($55) is, according to Tilbury,  a miracle fix to turn around tired, dull, dehydrated skin in a flash. It’s powered by a breakthrough Fluorescent Core Light Diffuser that “steals UV light from its surroundings and re-emits it as skin luminosity” which sounds super hi-tech but actually is just a fancy of way of saying that it will disguise and transform drab, sleep-deprived skin.

I love to use this Chantecaille Liquid Lumiere ($39) on cheeks for an added glow on top of whatever else I’ve put on my face. My favorite is the “sheen” color, which blurs imperfections and evens out skin tone. It also comes in a tube small enough to keep in your bag for a little dewy boost anytime of day or night.

 

I 'm old, but not THAT old, so you can imagine how hard it is to admit that I love a product by Estée Lauder. But I do! The Double Wear To Go Compact ($45) is awesome for a few reasons: For starters, the makeup comes out into the compact via the touch of a button, and from there you put it directly onto the sponge or a brush, so no hand contact which means less germ-y application. But the real love is for the incredible hydration it gives.  It has an intense tri-moisture complex and leaves skin looking smooth and natural with a great glow.
 

Giorgio Armani has long been known for his incredible foundations, which are all modeled from fabrics and textures, so they are silky, lightweight and gorgeous. His newest, the Maestro Glow ($64), is no exception and might actually be my new favorite, especially for winter. It’s a bi-phase elixir, which means it combines skincare oils with pure pigments to create an incredibly nourishing, sheer glow finish.

Rosewater sprays have been a long-time favorite for a quick hit of hydration, but this Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater from Mario Badescu ($12) takes it to a whole new level. So there’s rosewater, obviously, but the addition of herbs and aloe means there’s even more good stuff to help hydrate. This spray also works to set makeup and can undo the damage of indoor heat and outdoor cold.

No parabens, sulfates or phthalates, the Becca Backlight Priming Filter ($38) is a great primer for sensitive skin.  The glow here comes from crushed pearls, and the consistency is kind of a whipped lightweight fluid. Whatever any of that means, what I know is that it minimizes lines and wrinkles and gives you a healthy glow.

Facial oil is kind of controversial, and while I’m still unsure what side of the fence I’m on, what I do know  is that I’m in love with this Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Oil ($42). It’s much lighter than your typical facial oil, absorbs in seconds, and leaves behind a youthful, dewy finish. Plus, it has 15 essential and lipid-rich plant oils that make it really good for you, too.
 

Another brilliant tinted moisturizer that does so much more, the Chantecaille Just Skin Tinted Moisturizer ($69), is a versatile 3-in-1 product that perfects skin. It provides great coverage, has some serious anti-aging benefits and offers an SPF of 15. The finish isn’t quite as glowy as some others, but it is hydrating and has a super lightweight texture that dries to a luminous finish.


 

The key to a dewy look is to stay away from powders, so I like to use a cream blush. Some can be thick and difficult to work with, but the Beach Sticks from Charlotte Tilbury ($45) are the perfect consistency. They glide on, blend seamlessly and give you the perfect amount of glow. And they can also be used on lips. Formentera is a great all around berry blush color and the Ibiza is perfect for a bronze glow

Another powerhouse facial spray, the Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist ($48) is full of squalane, red algae and a HADASEI-3 complex, which, while I have no clue what it means, sounds intense. What I do know is that it’s a great hydrator and leaves a subtle glow behind.

The Illamsqua Satin Primer ($36) is lightweight and moisturizing with Vitamin E added in for a little extra oomph. It really locks your foundation, but can also be worn alone for a natural, dewy effect. Or, if you want to lighten the load of your foundation, mix a little into it and prepare for perfection.
 

The Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer ($43) is a cult favorite and for good reason.  First of all it has an SPF of 30. Second of all, it acts a moisturizer. So there’s the fact that you’ve just cut down your morning routine by two steps. But the real beauty of this product is in the finish. It’s not heavy at all, melts into skin and leaves behind a perfectly luminous and radiant glow.

Dr Perricone is known for his serious anti-aging products, but what I love him for is his “No Makeup Makeup” line, specifically the No Foundation Foundation Serum ($60). It has an SPF 30, is sheer as can be yet covers flawlessly, all the while making sure no one knows you’re wearing anything at all. Equally as sensational is the No Blush Blush ($35) which adds just a hint of dewy color and a perfect flush.
 

Chantecaille Cheek Gelée ($39) comes in one shade: happy. And it is just that. It’s a hydrating gel-cream that is somewhere between a sheer wash of color and a stain. And the color is a perfect shade of radiant, youthful, windswept glow.


 

Talk about powerhouse products, the Virgin, Organic, 100% pure Nilotica East African Shea Butter ($24) seems to be the cure-all for any skin ailment you might have. Great for ragged cuticles and dry hair, I love it as a makeup setter. It’s super moisturizing, adds a subtle glow and won’t clog pores. Just heat a teeny bit in your palms and press into your skin as a last step. Your skin will thank you.

I am not a fan of the full makeup monty on weekends. I need a little something to take the edge off, but going for broke just isn’t my thing. Enter Perricone’s line of No Makeup No Makeup. I’ll be writing about more of the collection next week, but for now I want to discuss the No Eyeshadow Eyeshadow ($35). I don’t know about you but my eyelids give a lot away about my age, how many hours of sleep I haven’t gotten, and how bad my allergies are on any given day. But thanks to this stuff, I can cover all of that up without ever touching my eye shadow.  It’s kind of like a primer, but can be worn alone to create an even, satiny eyelid. And not only does it make your eyes look brighter, it also delivers ant-aging benefits. 

Obviously if my eyelids look old and tired, my under eyes look even worse.  But the Onomie Bright Concealing Elixir ($26) is super helpful in keeping things under wraps all day. It also has a blend of pretty potent botanicals and extracts that actually world to fix the problems permanently. Oh, and it doesn’t cake, which is my #1 pet peeve about concealer.

Every makeup artist in the world will tell you that brows are the most important things on your face. Yet it’s almost impossible to find a natural looking eyebrow pencil. They are all too dark, to orange, too something, and you end up looking a lot like Joan Crawford on a bad day. Carlo Geraci introduced me to this palette, though, and I have finally found the only way to perfect the arch. Yes, this Tom Ford Brow Sculpting Kit ($72) costs more than any pencil ever could and requires a bit more time to deal with, but the results are night and day. Each palette comes with two colors so that you can start darker at the thicker end, and lighten up towards the outer edges. Sculpting wax is the third component and it glides on with the tiny spiral comb to set brows and insure a natural finish.

Somehow when we apply sunscreen, we never thing about the skin under our eyes, which arguable needs it more than any other place on your face. This Clinique Superdefense Age Defense Eye Cream ($41) has an SPF 20 and brightens the under eye area instantly. It’s great under concealer or just on its own.

I love a matte eye, and this Tartelette Amazonian Clay Matte Palette from tarte ($45) a real winner with 12 colors, one more beautiful than the next.  It comes with a great mix of liner, lid and crease shadow shades and a step-by-step tartelette guide for creating smoldering, versatile looks that take you from day to night. It’s great for travel, too.

It’s tubular. No, really. This Trish McEvoy High Volume Mascara ($31.50) mascara is “tubular” meaning it forms water-resistant tubes around your lashes, which dry instantly and don’t smudge or travel. The only way to take it off is with warm water when you wash your face at the end of the day, and these tubes just slide off with no raccoon eyes left behind. And the mascara really defines and thickens.

I stumbled upon this foundation when I got to California for vacation only to realize I'd left mine on my bathroom counter. But being the product whore that I am, I took it as a sign that it was time to give something new a try. I ran to Sephora and was greeted by the award-winning Liquid Halo Foundation from Smashbox ($42). It's the first-ever foundation with "100% Liquid Light Technology" and really does even out skin for a totally natural, luminous finish. It's sheer (but can build to medium) coverage, long-wearing, sweat and humidity resistant, moisturizing and oil-free, Seriously. It is all of those things and is now my go-to. Don't you just love a happy accident?

This is the weirdest looking brush ever, but it's also the most incredible one I've ever used. MAC claims you can use the Oval 6 Brush ($42) for just about anything, and that may very well be true, but I say use it for your foundation. It will leave your face looking flawless, streak-free and perfectly blended every time, no matter how much makeup you wear or don't wear. It has changed the way  feel about putting my face on every day.