Radiant complexion: how to achieve the perfect glow

Do you look tired when you look in the mirror in the morning? No radiant complexion? Not for much longer! The cold season has left its mark and often leaves our skin looking pale and gray. Time for the perfect glow. With these tips, your skin will soon be as radiant as if it had just been kissed by the sun.

Even a dull or tired complexion can be brightened up in an instant. Here we show you how you can achieve great effects with little tricks - and it's really easy to do, even for the inexperienced. Wow!

Radiant complexion like in summer thanks to self-tanner

Bye-bye, gray winter veil! Self-tanning products for the face and body are ideal for ushering in spring. The new products that slowly build up a gentle tan over several days are great. This allows you to see whether you need more or not. Do the textures smell unpleasant and leave an orange color behind? That was yesterday. Today, nobody has to look like Donald Trump anymore, and modern textures all smell wonderful and no longer artificial.

Important: Exfoliate the skin before applying, but make sure it is not an oily product, as this leaves unsightly streaks on the skin when combined with self-tanner. If you are inexperienced, it is best to use a gradual formula where the tan builds up slowly from time to time - this makes it easier to regulate the final shade and the result looks more natural. Innovative facial sprays are simply sprayed on with your eyes closed, the fine mist is quickly absorbed and the next morning you have a great, soft tan on your face. And you don't even have to wash your hands afterwards.

Enhance your complexion with bronzing powder

Conjure up a "sun-kissed" look quickly and easily: bronze powder is the magical talent that makes us look refreshed in an instant. As a general rule, the lighter your natural skin tone, the lighter the product should be, otherwise the look will quickly look artificial. A matt product is ideal for beginners.

And this is how it works: Pick up some color with a brush, tap it off lightly and then dust it carefully onto the cheeks, forehead, bridge of the nose and chin. Very fair-skinned women and freckled redheads should use a mosaic powder, which adds just a hint of color to the face. Pencils are easy to use and suitable for dry and sensitive skin. Simply apply and blend well with your fingers or a make-up sponge. That's it!

Highlights make the complexion glow

A radiant complexion can also be achieved in an instant with the right make-up. A glow serum or a shimmering primer are the best base under foundation. If you like, mix a few drops of highlighter into your day care or foundation to make your skin look fresh and radiant. Use highlighter powder to set accents above the cheekbones, under the brows and on the bridge of the nose. Shades of pink flatter the complexion. Lipstick and blusher are your best friends in the cold season. Because these beauty helpers add a touch of freshness to your face in no time at all.

The oldest trick in the make-up box: Red lips make a huge difference in an instant. While pencils and blush with yellow undertones suit women with tanned skin, bluish shades look great on fair skin types. One color that really suits all women is coral. Beginners opt for charming, subtle shades such as pink, peach or apricot - cheeks and lips should be kept in the same color family to create a harmonious effect. A beautiful blush not only makes you look fresh, it also makes you look a few years younger.

Radiant skin with the right care

A dull complexion will never have a beautiful glow. Therefore, after cleansing, first exfoliate the skin (this removes dead skin cells) and then pamper and plump it up with a nourishing mask. Moisture is the be-all and end-all for a radiant complexion. If you want to do something extra good for your skin (all over your body), take a drinking cure with collagen ampoules. This not only moisturizes and nourishes the skin from the outside, but also from the inside - for a smooth complexion.