We all want glowy skin, but it’s very easy to slip over into looking greasy…

Here’s the thing with glowy skin. In photographs, it is lost in translation. That glossy, glassy skin looks a bit too much and can simply look greasy. But what’s the alternative? Super-matte skin that makes you look dead? No, there’s a balance. Start with a makeup primer that gives a glow, but not too much. Avoid oily foundations. Only highlight key points, like the top of the cheekbones (no one needs a highlighted forehead) and always have a finely milled translucent powder to hand.

Bergamot Glow Prada Reset Rebalancing Setting Powder £49, selfridges.com
Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation £38, boots.com
Byredo Matte Lipstick £50, byredo.com
Dolce & Gabbana Bergamot Glow Primer £42, dolcegabbana.com
Violette FR Bisou Balm £30, violettefr.com