The Glow Edit: Hydrating Makeup Essentials for Dewy Skin

Dry patches, cakey foundation, or that dreaded midday makeup meltdown? Not on our watch. At Laura Mercier, we believe your skin should look—and feel—like your best skin ever: radiant, fresh, and never weighed down. The secret? A hydrating face makeup routine that layers skincare-infused formulas with just the right amount of coverage, glow, and staying power.

Consider this your ultimate step-by-step routine for hydrated, luminous skin that lasts from your first latte run to your last glass of wine.

Step 1: Quench + Prime with Pure Canvas Primer Hydrating

Think of primer as your skin’s first sip of water. The Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Primer Hydrating preps your canvas with nourishing hydration while creating the smoothest base for makeup. It grips just enough to extend your look, but never feels heavy—like skincare and makeup’s love child.

Step 2: Glow Goals with Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector Dewy

This icon needs no introduction. The Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Natural Dewy SPF 30 is your everyday glow in a tube: sheer, breathable, and buildable with skincare benefits baked in. It evens tone, adds radiance, and delivers that “your skin but even better” finish. Bonus? SPF protection for skin that looks good now and later.

Step 3: Brighten + Refresh with Real Flawless Concealer

Some mornings call for extra help (hello, under-eye circles). Enter the Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer—hydrating, crease-resistant, and weightless. It melts seamlessly into skin, camouflaging any signs of a late night without giving away your secret.

Step 4: Warm + Flush with Tinted Moisturizer Bronzer and Blush

Start by warming up your complexion with the Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Bronzer, blending it along cheekbones, temples, and jawline for a soft, sun-kissed glow. Then, bring life back to the cheeks with the Laura Mericer Tinted Moisturizer Blush, a hydrating cream-meets-gel formula that melts into skin for a natural, dewy flush. Together, they create the perfect balance of warmth and color—fresh, radiant, and effortlessly glowing.

Step 6: Set (Without Drying) with Translucent Loose Setting Powder Ultra-Blur

Lock in all that juicy hydration with a soft-focus finish. The Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Ultra-Blur is talc-free, lightweight, and designed to blur imperfections without ever looking flat with up to 16 hours of hydrating wear. It sets makeup in place while keeping your skin’s natural luminosity.

Step 7: Seal the Deal with Translucent Hydrating Setting Spray Ultra-Blur

Finish your routine with the ultimate glow-giving mist. Our new Laura Mercier Translucent Hydrating Setting Spray Ultra-Blur not only keeps your look fresh all day but also melts powder into skin for that seamless, natural finish. Hydration meets long-wear staying power.

Why This Routine Works

This hydrating makeup routine layers skincare-infused formulas that nourish while perfecting. From primer to setting spray, every step is designed to keep your skin hydrated, fresh, and luminous—never tight or cakey.