We Are Dewy Glow Goddesses After Nam Vo’s Masterclass

We entered the masterclass of our ultimate girl crush and highlight queen – makeup artist, Nam Vo – and left as her #dewydumplings. She structured her class to be appealing for every type of woman: the glam obsessed gal, the busy working mom, and the 5-minute no-makeup workaholic. But in each instance, Nam focuses on getting that warm “lit from within” glow – her first step is always skin, followed by a radiant highlighter. Here are the best products, recommended by Nam, for a glow-job:

For That Full Red Carpet Glam

For a special occasion, Nam preps the skin by using the Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil. She swipes it on (or shall we say, paints it on) with a foundation brush on certain areas: across the forehead, on the apples of the cheeks, and across the chin. Focus on adding extra moisture to these parts of the face where the light hits naturally. This oil is perfect for that “wet look” because contrary to its name, it’s not oily, but rather, light and hydrating. Follow up with the Beauty Blender Blotterazzi by pushing the product into the skin and taking off any surface residue. Nam also uses the Westman Atelier Super Loaded Tinted Highlight in Peau De Peche to warm up the skin with a radiant glow. She loves to use shades in the “peach” family for flattering luminosity.  As Nam likes to say, this highlighter gives a “honey-glazed” glow like a turkey on Thanksgiving!

For That Subtle On-The-Go Dew

Nam’s recommendation of the IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream for the everyday woman, besides having SPF 50, has “amazing staying power” and longevity. It’s perfect for someone who wants lightweight full coverage but has zero time to reapply or retouch and comes packed with antioxidants, peptides and collagen. For a subtle all over highlight, Nam uses the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette as a setting powder for a pearlescent glow without fear of looking too shiny. If you want that “my skin is naturally this glowy” look, this palette is impossible to overdo.

For That “I Actually Woke Up Like This” Glow

If you give yourself only 10 minutes between waking up and heading out of the door, Nam suggests mixing the Kate Somerville DeliKate Cream with the IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream for both lasting hydration and coverage. For that “cotton candy like under glow”, get the Oribe Illuminating Face Palette in Moonlit. You only need to swipe a small amount for a glass-skin effect without the shimmer. For Nam, this process makes it possible to have a highlighted three-dimensional look on a bare face, what we once thought was juxtaposition!