18 Essential Beauty Products for That Dewy Skin Look

Jul 07, 2014

After that fresh-faced glow? Yeah, us too. Back in middle school (when, like, every teenager already had this fresh-faced glow) we discovered makeup (eek!) and took quite a heavy hand to the sparkly stuff. However, we soon discovered that glitter does not a youthful complexion make. Thankfully, today’s products match our more subdued sensibilities, and you can fake your way to a brighter face without all the glitter of our tween days. The dewy look is hard to master without starting with the skin, so we’ve rounded up 18 beauty products (from face sprays to gel blushes) that’ll have you shimmering and sparkling au natural. Well, sort of.

1. Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater ($7): This soothing. budget-friendly face spray smells like a garden even though it includes something called bladderwrack extract. We don’t even wanna know… actually, we do… it’s a kind of seaweed. Phew. (via Life, Set Sail)

2. Clarisonic Pro for Face and Body ($225): Exfoliation is key! We’re definitely in the Clarisonic fan club and we love the Pro in particular because it can be used all over that hot bod of yours.

3. Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant ($41): Dermalogica’s Microfoliant is our favorite gentle facial exfoliator. As much as we love our Clarisonic, sometimes we prefer scrubbing the ol’ fashioned way with this stuff instead.

4. Burt’s Bee’s Radiance Body Lotion ($9): Nourishing Royal Jelly, aloe and a little mica mineral for shimmer have us reaching for this lotion when we’re getting ready to bare some skin.

5. One Love Organics Active Moisture Time Release Vitamin D Moisture Mist ($39): We love just about everything in this line of products, not the least of which is this refreshing, firming, wrinkle-fighting face spray.

6. Clinique Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief ($50): The texture of this moisturizer is crazy-sexy-cool — “cool” being the operative word. It feels like cucumber jelly for your face. Ditch those little yellow free gift Clinique moisturizers and upgrade to this one.

7. Rodin Olio Lusso ($116): If you’re gonna spend loads of money, at least spend it on your skin. If the eyes are the windows to the soul, your skin is the vinyl siding and you gots’ta take care of it. This luxurious face oil is a splurge, but it delivers on dewiness.

8. Tarte Amazonian Clay BB Illuminating Moisturizer ($32): BB cream can often backfire when it comes to dewiness, leaving you with a heavier, more matte coverage than you need or want. This illuminating product will keep it light — literally.

9. Bareskin Pure Brightening Serum Foundation ($29): We’ve been curious about bareMinerals’ new liquid products since they debuted, and their brightening foundation is first on our list. Summer glow in a bottle? We hope. (via Bond Girl Glam)

10. Josie Maran Coconut Watercolor Cheek Gelee ($22): These build-able, natural colors in cheek-drenching bright shades like Poppy Paradise and Getaway Red will make any girl blush.

11. NARS The Multiple in Orgasm ($39): NARS cult-favorite blush shade is available in a cream stick, which is perfect for quick finger applications on cheeks, lips and eyes. The shimmery finish is illuminating.

12. Watt’s Up Soft Focus Highlighter ($40): We’re gonna share a few of our favorite highlighters in this post, starting with this one. (via The Notice)

13. RMS Beauty Living Luminizer ($38): Celebrity makeup artist Rose-Marie Swift is responsible for this near-perfect natural highlighter that will not make you look like a disco ball.

14. bareMinerals Stroke of Light Eye Brightener ($22): This dual product is a concealer and an eye brightener in one!

15. NYX Cosmetics Long-Lasting Makeup Spray in Dewy Finish ($7): This makeup setting spray is a must for hot summer days when you don’t want your face to melt off. So… everyday. (via Lucy Sparkle Beauty)

16. Josie Maran Infinity Lip and Cheek Creamy Oil ($18): Argan oil is the star of Josie Maran’s whole line, and this creamy blusher and lip color is no different. It brightens up your cheeks instantly.

17. Korres Mandarin Lip Butter ($12): Lip butters are perfect for summer — just a hint of color + lots of moisturizing shea butter and Mandarin oil. This one also comes with SPF 15!

18. Avène Thermal Spring Water Spray ($12): It’s French, so you know it’s good. Refresh yo’self on the hour every hour and you’ll always have that dewy look… because of the actual dew you are spraying on your face.

And then, dear friends… you shall look like this:

(via Studded Hearts)

Have any other beauty secrets to spill? Let us know in the comments!

10 Ways Your Home Office Design Is Killing Your Productivity

I've been working from home since long before it became the norm. And my "office" has evolved from a spindled-back chair at the kitchen table to an airy home office with a view. Back then, my productivity took a hit without essentials like adequate storage space, comfortable seating, and a bit of privacy. While it has its perks, working from home comes with its fair share of challenges; your home office setup doesn't need to be one of them.

Here are 10 ways to redesign your home office for better productivity!

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1. Bad Lighting

Dim or harsh overhead lighting can strain your eyes and limit your focus. Try to get close to a window for natural light or use daylight bulbs to mimic sunlight to boost your mood, creativity, and focus. Find a desk lamp that works for you too!

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2. Clutter Everywhere

A cluttered desk equals a cluttered mind, IMO. Reduce the stress that comes with a disorganized and cluttered desk by bringing in shelves and organizers; finding sleek cable-management solutions; and removing any unnecessary items to reduce visual distractions.

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3. Uncomfortable Furniture

If you're sitting most of the day, it's so important to invest in a good desk chair. An unsupportive chair or poorly sized desk can be uncomfortable, making it harder to stay focused for long periods of time. Your back will thank you!

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4. No Boundaries Between Work and Home

Distractions at home like kids and partners can kill your productivity. Avoid blurring the line between work and home life by designating a private space, separate from high-traffic spaces, for your work hours if you can. Use rugs, curtains, or acoustic panels to reduce noise too.

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5. Lack of Storage

I get it, they're not the best-looking pieces in your home, but without proper filing systems you’ll waste time hunting for important documents or supplies. Invest in modern storage options that look good too from Mustard Made and The Container Store.

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6. Unoptimized Tech Setup

Slow Internet or outdated tech tools can make you feel totally frustrated and can slow down your productivity. Upgrade your Internet to a faster connection, and refresh your tech gadgets and programs to make sure you work more efficiently.

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7. Awkward Desk Placement

Placing your desk in a spot with too much noise, traffic, or distractions — like facing a TV — will guarantee to disrupt your concentration. Find a more zen spot where you can focus on the tasks of the day.

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8. Ignoring Ergonomics

Check your monitor height, keyboard positioning, and add a wrist rest so you don't lead to feeling uncomfortable and fatigued, cutting your workday short.

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9. Lack of Personalization

A sterile, uninspiring office design does your motivation and creativity no favors. Make work feel less like a chore by adding personal touches through artwork, personal photos, candles, some fresh flowers or plants. Greenery can improve air quality and actually reduce work stress. Add a little snack station for quick energy boosts and keep water handy. Also, your Zoom backgrounds should reflect your personality!

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10. No Inspiration

No matter what you do — whether it's a creative work or something more analytical — you want to feel inspired. Personalization can help, but dive into vision boards, books, magazines, quotes that inspire your work and help you bring fresh ideas to your workday. Color psychology can help too: blues and greens encourage focus and reduce stress while pops of yellow or orange can spark creativity! Break out the paint if needed!

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Spencer Pratt & Heidi Montag Break Down In Tears About “Life Changing” Public Support After $2.5 Million Home Burned Down

The world watched as the devastating L.A. fires swept away home after home last week — including reality TV icons Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt's. To say it was heartbreaking for the L.A. community would be a gross understatement, and these two have been very open about the toll it's taken on their family. In an interview with Good Morning America, the couple opened up to share about their experience — and share the incredible way friends and fans have come together to support them.

Looking for ways to help L.A. after the devastating fires? Here's a very helpful list of resources you can donate to!

Here's how fans are helping Spencer Pratt & Heidi Montag after the L.A. fires

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Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt joined Good Morning Americaon January 15, 2025 to talk about how the L.A. fires continue to impact them. The couple shared what it was like having to quickly leave their home in a moment's notice. Heidi explained that Spencer told her to grab anything she wanted to keep, so she ended up grabbing her kids' teddy bears because she was so flustered.

When their $2.5 million home actually caught fire, Spencer got choked up talking about watching their kids' rooms burn on their cameras. He said, "Our son’s bed started just burning in the shape of a heart. The fire started in the shape of a heart. I was like, ‘This is like, out of body insane.’"

Outside of that, the couple detailed the loss beyond the material items of it all. Spencer opened up about the memories lost throughout it all, too. He said, “I feel like a ghost. I don’t have a single photo now from before an iPhone existed. I don’t have any of the dumb little things that are on your shelves in your parents’ they’re all gone. Not a single nothing.”

And to Heidi, their home was more than a physical place to live. She shared, “It’s a place that you love that you live, it’s a refuge from the world. And to have that be gone, it’s a really difficult concept to continue to daily deal with."

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In the midst of the devastation, fans and friends have banded together to support Heidi and Spencer in a really unique way. After Spencer posted on TikTok that people should stream Heidi's 2010 album Superficial, so they can generate revenue to rebuild their lives with, people took that and ran with it. The song eventually hit #1 on iTunes, and Spencer even shared that there's potential for it to hit Billboard's Hot 100 Dance Chart, too.

And it's not just fans blasting this throwback song. Friends and fellow celebrities like Paris Hilton and Flava Flav both posted the song on TikTok. Plus, former The Hills co-stars shared the song as well, including Brody Jenner, Kristin Cavallari, and Audrina Patridge.

Heidi said, “The fan support has been such a light in such a darkness for us. It’s life-changing.”

We're sending love to Heidi and Spencer — and all the families impacted by the terrible L.A. fires this year.

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OMG, Netflix Just Confirmed The ‘You’ Season 5 Release Date (With New Video)

Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) is back for another season of snooping and stalking in New York City, and thanks to the new You season 5 teaser, we know exactly when this new TV show is returning. In addition to showing us characters from the past like Guinevere Beck (Elizabeth Lail), Love Quinn (Victoria Pedretti), and Marienne Bellamy (Tati Gabrielle), Joe straight-up says goodbye to the one person who's always been there: you. Yep, Netflix went there.

“Every season they manage to find new space to make it interesting and relevant,” Penn Badgley told Tudum. “And this season, I think somehow coming back to where it started allowed for it to just become grounded in the way that it needs to also have this kind of spectacular finish.”

Here's a breakdown of that brand new You season 5 teaser.

"Hello, you. Do you remember me? Cause I remember you," Joe asks in the You season 5 teaser, over shots of New York City and Mooney's Books. "Here we are together again, back to where it began."

"A lot has happened these many years together," he continues. "Identities, cities, loves, complications." The trailer is a walk down memory lane for viewers and for Joe as he remembers Beck, Love, and Marienne — and locking them up. Plus some fights and escapes he made along the way.

"All that led me here to now, to where I as always meant to be," he says. "And the one constant, the one thing that has always been there for me, is you. You who have been there the whole time and will be there with me to the end. Goodbye, you."

Okay, this is totally giving me Black Mirror, metaverse vibes, especially since Joe's in his creepy underground bunker with all that blue lighting. I have chills down my spine just watching this!

Is season 5 of You coming out?

Yes, You season 5 is dropping on Netflix April 24, 2025.

We've been waiting for new episodes since season 4 premiered in 2023, but the writers and stars have been planning Joe's ending for much longer. "We have some ideas that we've been talking about pretty much from the beginning," Sera Gamble told EW when she was showrunner in 2023. "It's really the debate about what kind of justice would be fair and appropriate for a guy like Joe. And then do we believe that he would get that kind of punishment? My short answer is like, maybe not from the American system. But there might be other ways. So that's the stuff we're talking about."

But whatever these writers and directors have up their sleeves, Penn Badgley promises You season 5 will come to a "perfect" conclusion. “I would love for people to just be like, ‘Wow, it’s over and I feel good and I don’t want to watch it again,'" he told Harper's Bazaarin March of 2023. And honestly, a perfect ending is all TV fans can hope for these days, right?

Who's in the You season 5 cast?

The final season of You stars Penn Badgley, Madeline Brewer, Anna Camp, Charlotte Richie, and Griffin Matthews.

Are you excited for the final season of You? I cannot wait to see the way Penn Badgley and Netflix bring the show to a close. Follow us on Facebook for the latest You season 5 news — and updates on all your favorite TV shows!

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