It's Official: "Golden-Hour Makeup" Is This Summer's Most Flattering Trend

"First things first—skincare!" DiSabatino says. "Always apply your moisturizer, eye cream, and serums before your makeup application." Guerra agrees, adding that "moisturisers and serums with hyaluronic acid will give you the best sheen." I've been testing Stella by Stella McCartney's luxurious Alter-Care Serum and my skin has been drinking up the hydrating benefits. It contains hyaluronic acid and squalane which intensely nourish the skin and boosts the skin's barrier, providing the perfect base for makeup. It's also refillable, too.

I've also been loving this vitamin C-infused moisturiser, which helps to boost your skin's natural glow immediately—think dewy, healthy and radiant. It's perfect if you want to help brighten any pigmentation or scarring too, and the gel texture means that it sinks in quickly so you can apply makeup seamlessly on top.

"I recommend using the holy grail of SPF, Supergoop Glowscreen, which will prep your skin by leaving a golden hue," DiSabatino says. 

Seropian adds that a hydrating primer is a must-have for re-creating golden-hour makeup. This will make your skin look plump and smooth and grip makeup for a flawless application. 

"Lately, I've been obsessed with Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint, which provides a semi-wet finish," DiSabatino says. "Apply by using a damp Beautyblender, which will allow the product to melt into your skin." 

DiSabatino recommends pairing the aforementioned skin tint with the brand's concealer. She recommends using it for under-eye brightening and to spot-cover any blemishes.

Guerra's bronzer of choice is this iconic one from Chanel. The cream formula blends easily into the skin, giving natural-looking definition to the face. He suggests creating a "halo effect" by only applying bronzer to the outside perimeter of the face as well as under the cheekbones. 

DiSabatino loves this bronzer. "The applicator is in a stick form, making it super easy to target contour areas," she says. "Once applied, use a thick brush to buff it out while also spreading the product toward the hairline."

Speaking of a radiant, halo-like effect, Guerra has another golden-hour-makeup tip to share. "Blush can be underpainted to just barely show through the bronzer," he says. This gives it a soft, diffused effect.

"For freshly pinched cheeks, I use my new favourite and current must-have by Merit, Flush Balm cheek colour in Stockholm," DiSabatino says. "The consistency of the product blends seamlessly into the skin, leaving a 'just out of the sun' look."

"The absolute star of the glow show is, of course, your highlighter," DiSabatino says. "My pick is Rare Beauty's Positive Light Liquid Luminizer in the colour Flaunt. Make sure to apply to any area where the sun would naturally hit your face, such as the top of your cheekbones, middle of your eyelids, bridge of the nose, brow bone, and a touch right on the Cupid's bow of your lips."

Here's a good tip from Guerra: "While doing your makeup, be sure to have plenty of natural light to see how placement affects the visibility of shimmer in your makeup products. If natural light isn't available, take the lampshade off of a lamp—the direct light from an incandescent bulb is a great substitute for sunlight. Avoid fluorescent lighting, as the colour temperature will be too cool to read warmer tones." Brilliant.

Guerra also likes this glow-enhancing stick from Chanel. It comes in multiple shades, so depending on the shade, you can use it as a bronzer, blush, or even eye shadow. 

"Keep the eyes simple," Guerra says. He recommends diffusing a brown eyeliner with powder bronzer on the top lash line and finishing off with a well-combed coat of mascara. It's all about warm and sultry definition with minimal effort.

If you want to add a pop of colour, reach for this golden-orange shadow stick, which comes recommended by Greenberg. "I love to use Lime Crime's Electric Slide Eyeshadow and Brush Stick in the shade Totally Buggin, which is a shimmery, golden orange that is absolutely perfect for this look," she says. 

This mascara will make your lashes look fluttery and defined—not too heavy or bold—which is exactly what you want when creating golden-hour makeup. Remember, the more natural looking the better. 

"Lips can be softly defined with skin-tone liners in slightly deeper shades and topped off with golden lip gloss or lip oil," Guerra explains. "Creamy lipsticks in tones of honey and molasses can be used instead for a softer shine."

Create a glossy lip—without the stickiness—by applying a lip oil. This one by Rare Beauty is loved for its hydrating formula that glides onto the lips with a lightweight texture.