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5 Ways To Achieve the Soft Glam Makeup Look

Your guide to mastering the romantic beat.

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A step above the no-makeup makeup look, “soft glam” refers to makeup application where there are no visible hard lines. In other words, beauty products are blended in very well, and the look is achieved without heavy contouring, overly lined lips or eyeliner, or sharp, filled-in eyebrows.

Despite the absence of heavy makeup, the look isn’t entirely natural either — it’s a more polished, your-skin-but-better version of yourself. For those wanting to try their hand with soft glam, keep scrolling for five looks to try.

Details on the eyes

 

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With much emphasis on the eyes, this look is best completed with a nude or dark smokey eyeshadow, and natural, luxe false eyelashes or mascara application.

Dewy skin

 

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With this look, skin comes first. For the best results, opt for foundation or skin tint products featuring radiant or sheer finishes, along with using a light mascara or simply curling your lashes for a natural look.

Classic soft glam

 

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Perfect for dinner parties or cocktail events, this look features luminous, barely there skin, smoldering eyeshadows and nude lips.

So luxe

For a luxe finishing, slight contouring and blushing on the cheeks are needed. Finish off with nude lips and elevated false lashes for an eye-catching look.

Second-skin finish

Much of the focus of this makeup look is on the natural lash application. Hints of blush on the cheeks will keep the look alive.

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