7 Secrets To Dewy Skin

The beauty world, of late, is all abuzz about “strobing,” a technique that draws on light-reflecting creams, luminizers, and powders to create the ultimate in youthful complexions. In short, it’s a trendy new word for highlighting—a process that, while not new, has been eclipsed by contouring in recent years. But now, as VIOLET GREY’s in-house makeup expert Kira Nasrat explains, highlighting has reclaimed the proverbial spotlight. “It’s all about reflecting light to the face,” she says, “and it provides a much softer, more natural” alternative to contouring, which uses makeup two shades darker than the natural skin tone to “sculpt” and lift the visage.

Below, Nasrat, the hand behind some of Margot Robbie and Jamie Chung’s best beauty looks, advises on the best highlighting products and techniques to perfect the dewy look du jour.