Your step-by-step guide to glowy skin, feathered brows, and that “I just woke up this pretty” energy.
Spring is calling and it’s saying one thing: soft glam is so in. Not the over-contoured, three-layers-of-setting-spray kind. We’re talking about the breezy, lived-in glow that says “drink green juice and never stress-text my ex” (even if you totally did last weekend).
This season, the soft glam look is the cheat code to looking effortlessly put together for brunches, dates, and those “quick selfie before the Uber arrives” moments. Here’s how to nail it — with some easy, swipe-right-worthy makeup tips, celeb inspo, and must-have products.
Step 1: A Radiant Base: That ‘Lit-from-within’ Thing
If there’s one rule to the soft glam makeup look, it’s this: your skin is the star. Think Hailey Bieber’s glazed donut skin but with a touch of blush. Start with a juicy moisturiser and follow up with a glowy primer.
Pick a lightweight and dewy foundation or skin tint (Rare Beauty and Ilia are crushing this category). Blend it in with a damp sponge — no cakey vibes here. Tap on some concealer only where you need it (undereyes, blemishes, that one rogue pimple that always shows up on picture day).
Makeup Tip: Mix one drop of liquid highlighter into your foundation. Instant radiance, no filter needed.
Step 2: Subtle Eye Definition: Eyes Like “You Just Woke up Pretty”
For the eyes, skip the drama. This isn’t Euphoria — it’s Sunday in the park with iced coffee energy. Stick to warm browns, soft peach tones, and a swipe of champagne shimmer.
Blend a neutral matte into your crease (your bronzer will do in a pinch), and press a soft shimmer onto your lids with your finger. Soft browns and pinks, taupes, and champagne shades work beautifully. Instead of harsh black liners, consider using brown eyeliner for a softer definition. A brown or bronze pencil is way more forgiving and still sultry. Finish with some subtle, natural falsies for the extra flirty vibe.
Makeup Tip: For a more diffused eyeliner look, apply the liner and then smudge it gently with a pencil brush or Q-tip. Blurry lines = soft glam gold.
Step 3: Brows That Don’t Try Too Hard
Soft glam look brows are not the 2016 Instagram brow. They’re fluffier, freer, and frankly more fun. Grab a tinted brow gel and brush upwards like you’re Bella Hadid on a Vogue shoot. Fill in sparse spots with a pencil, but don’t overdo it. Natural is the new bold.
Makeup Tip: Use a clear gel at the end to laminate and lock them in. Feathery brows for the win.
Step 4: Softly Sculpted Cheeks: Blush Crush and a Hint of Snatch
Time to add that flush that says, “I just got compliments from three strangers.” Cream blush is your BFF here — dab it on the apples of your cheeks and blend up toward the temples for that lifted look.
Want a bit of contour? Go for a cream bronzer and lightly hug your cheekbones. Just a whisper, not a scream.
Makeup Tip: Blend blush into your undereye concealer. It gives that seamless and Instagram-approved lift.
Step 5: Highlight but Keep It Chic
Here’s the thing: we love glow but we’re not trying to look like a disco ball.
Liquid or cream highlighter > powder, always.
Tap it on the high points — cheekbones, brow bone, tip of the nose (if you want to get that IG-worthy gleam).
This step gives your makeup look a buttery, glossy finish. Dewy is in, matte is on vacay.
Makeup Tip: Use your ring finger to apply. It melts into the skin like a dream.
Step 6: Glossy Nude Lips: The Finishing Touch
The soft glam look lip is simple: it’s nude, glossy, and a little bit extra. Start with a lip liner that matches your lips but better (Charlotte Tilbury’s “Pillow Talk” is practically a rite of passage).
Add a satin nude lipstick and then, top with a gloss that catches the light — think Kendall Jenner sipping a matcha.
Makeup Tip: Dab a little gloss in the center only for a plump, pouty effect.
Step 7: Lock It in but Don’t Overdo It
You’ve done the work — now make it stay. Lightly set your face with translucent powder in your T-zone only (especially if you’re an oily-skin queen). Then, spritz a setting spray with a dewy finish to blend everything together.
Picture perfect? Yes. Overdone? Never.
Makeup Tip: Keep a travel-size spray in your bag for mid-day refreshes. It’s the equivalent of a power nap for your makeup look.
Final Take
The soft glam look is all about effortless enhancement. The kind of beauty that whispers, not shouts. This spring, ditch the drama and say yes to dewy skin, diffused edges, and a vibe that’s equal parts romantic and ready-for-anything.
Whether you’re headed to a rooftop brunch, a wedding after-party, or just vibing at home on a Zoom call, this look delivers. Bookmark it, screenshot it, live it.
Need the tools to ace it? Uroparis has your back — with everything from fluttery lashes to buttery brushes. It’s all about the soft slay, and girl, you’ve got it.
