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Diamond skin is dewy skin’s luxe upgrade. These are the products to try
By Darcy Brown
2 years ago
3 min read
Shining bright like a diamond takes on a whole new meaning when your face is involved. These light-catching complexion formulas will bestow next-level radiance.
It’s safe to say the glowing skin era isn’t going anywhere. In fact, a new complexion craze on the horizon suggests beauty enthusiasts are taking luminosity to new levels. In a time of sleek buns and ‘quiet luxury’ aesthetics, dewy skin has undergone a lavish upgrade in the name of diamond skin.
“Diamond skin is a jewel-inspired technique that elevates your complexion to new heights of radiance,” says Chanel make-up artist Marco Antonio. He explains that it is achieved by strategically placing shimmering formulas to emulate the mesmerising allure of precious gemstones.
Thanks to their light-catching abilities, the shimmering formulas capture and reflect light with every subtle movement, just like a perfectly cut diamond. The result is next-level radiance and photo-worthy finish at all angles. Here are the complexion products you’re going to want to turn to.
Best products for diamond skin
Chanel Le Blanc Light Drops Sheer Highlighting Fluid
This illuminating multi-tasker emits an ethereal, rosy light on your skin. It blends iridescent pigments into a warm, blushing sheen and slots in at different stages in your routine to achieve a made-to-measure glow. Used under foundation, it delivers an inside-out radiance or works as a finishing touch – it will focus the light where you want it.
Shop Chanel Le Blanc Light Drops Sheer Highlighting Fluid at Sephora, £43
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked
Hourglass’s ambient lighting palettes are the masters of light manipulation, and this sun-blushed version does not disappoint. The brand’s clever photoluminescent technology captures, diffuses and softens harsh beams, allowing the shimmery particles included to take centre stage. Rest assured, you never have to worry about finding good lighting again.
Shop Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked at Cult Beauty, £86
Westman Atelier Liquid Super Loaded Illuminator
Diamond-standard your skincare with this luxury liquid formula. Its light-reflecting prisms can sit on their own, under foundation or on the high points of your cheeks, depending on how you want to shine. Packed with glow-giving ingredients like vitamin C and skin-loving oils, the complexion is left radiant from the inside out.
Shop Westman Atelier Liquid Super Loaded Illuminator at Cult Beauty, £53
Vieve Skin Dew
Like finishing an outfit with jewels, this multi-tasking balm can be placed in areas that need adorning. Light-loving particles are delivered in a lightweight, glossy, yet never greasy finish. The inclusion of squalene provides hydration and soothes the skin to appear bouncier, brighter and diamond-worthy.
Chanel Baume Essentiel
By Terry Brightening CC Luminizer
Love By Terry’s brightening CC Serum? This pen delivers the same complexion perfection. Brightening is its aim, and it does so by using rose stem cells to protect against external aggressors and soft-focus shimmering prisms to awaken the complexion. The result is an enhanced skin tone and a well-rested glow.
MZ Skin Lift & Lustre Golden Elixir Antioxidant Serum
If buying yourself diamonds had a skincare equivalent, it would be this. A heavy price tag sees gold particles enter the formula to cast warm luminosity onto the skin while active ingredients get to work. A potent hyaluronic acid blend offers deep hydration while firming botanical extracts and stem cells create diamond-like resilience.
Shop MZ Skin Lift & Lustre Golden Elixir Antioxidant Serum at Lookfantastic, £240
bareMinerals Gen Nude Blonzer
Your favourite rose-tinted product has had a serious glow-up. Where blusher meets bronzer, the powder gives skin a pink flush while gifting the same glow as bronzer. When applied to the cheeks and nose, it will catch the light like a kiss from the sun to instil next-level luminosity.
Pai The Impossible Glow Hyaluronic Acid & Sea Kelp Bronzing Drops
Alongside your precious diamonds, these bronzing drops make the perfect companion for your next special occasion. A cocktail party of hyaluronic acid, sea kelp and vitamin C deliver night-lasting hydration and a brighter complexion. Plus, golden pigments create the ultimate champagne glow.
Shop Pai The Impossible Glow Hyaluronic Acid & Sea Kelp Bronzing Drops at John Lewis, £19
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