A Step-By-Step Guide To Natural Goddess Glam

Forbes

25-07-2025

My favorite beauty look of summer is natural goddess glam. Think perfectly imperfect waves, sun-kissed skin, and a glow that radiates from within. Wondering how to get the natural goddess glam look for yourself? Here's my step-by-step guide!
1) Start your glam early.
Skinfix Foaming Oil Cleanser ($30), Exo + Ectoin Intensive Repair Baume ($69), and Triple ... More Lipid-Peptide Cream ($85)
It's (kind of) an industry secret that true glam starts the night (or week!) before the hair and makeup sesh. Start your glam the night before by creating a hydrated base for your makeup with a skincare routine that's safe for sensitive skin. Skinfix is all about protecting your skin barrier, and their Foaming Oil Cleanser removes all makeup without stripping your skin. Follow this up with the new Exo + Ectoin Intensive Repair Balm, which is a retinol-free treatment that acts like a retinol to smooth out the skin. Allow that step to sink in before adding your moisturizer on top. My favorite is of course, the Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream, and I also use this to prime my skin before I do my makeup.
2) Use filtered water for better hair and skin.
Canopy Handheld Filtered Showerhead Duo | $275
Canopy makes adding a filtered showerhead to your routine so easy, it's basically a necessity. It's been so important for my skin and hair personally to add this step. I've seen such a difference in my hair fullness and skin texture from using a filtered showerhead. I love Canopy showerheads, but especially this one because I can use the scalp massaging setting for that spa experience at home!
3) Create sleek volume for styling your hair.
Dyson Supersonic r™ Hair Dryer | $570
My hairstylist was using this hair dryer before its release, so I was thrilled to finally get my hands on it. This is my absolute must-have hair tool for goddess hair. Dyson's new hair dryer is their best one yet, with powerful air and no heat damage; my hair has never been healthier. I love using the included diffuser for more naturally defined curls, or the powerful air attachment for ultra shine. It's so convenient that it remembers the settings when you switch attachments! I finish the look with their Chitosan™ Post-Style Serum, which leaves my hair shiny and full.
4) Add gorgeous waves to your look.
ghd Chronos Curve Conical Wand | $259
A natural goddess needs hair that makes waves. For this look, I add some curls to my now sleek hair with the ghd Chronos Curve Conical Wand. It's important to use a conical wand for this look to create smooth and defined beachy waves that cascade over my shoulders. This wand is my pick because it holds my wavy style for days.
5) Prep your skin with an eye lift to look more awake.
Clarins Total Eye Lift Eye Cream | $95
After my skincare, I love to add in this at-home eye lift to make my eyes look more awake for the rest of the day and into the night. A product like this does wonders for your glam and will replace the typical under-eye patches that aren't always effective. This smooths the area and lifts, so my eye area is ready for makeup!
5) Create a natural face base that will prep your skin well.
Typology Tinted Care Trio for Complexion and Lips | $123
Typology's line of tinted skincare is my choice for a more natural-looking glam. Summer heat can make heavier foundations look wonky, so I always reach for my Typology products. A good concealer is the best way to start your face base, and their Tinted Concealer is perfect for this. It has a thicker texture with great coverage. I follow that up with the Tinted Serum, which is an amazing product for a makeup base as it looks even better the longer you wear it. It adapts to your skin to even out your complexion. Then I hydrate my lips with their Replenishing Balm as a base to prep my lips.
6) Blur and bronze the skin to make it glow.
Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Pressed Powder ($54) and Ambient™ Lighting Bronzer ($58)
For glam that lasts, Hourglass Cosmetics makes some truly stellar powder products. I use the Vanish Airbrush Pressed Powder to set the under-eye area after applying concealer and create a blurred look. This is a fine, talc-free powder that doesn't make my skin look cakey, so I also apply it to my t-zone to diminish shine in the right places. A goddess glam wouldn't be complete without bronzer, too! I prefer a powder bronzer over creams, which don't last as well on my skin. The Ambient™ Lighting Bronzer is one of the best bronzers I've used, so it's the perfect way to glow up the skin for a lit-from-within bronzed finish.
7) Add bold colors in a subtle way.
AORA Mírame Eyeshadow Palette | $65
AORA's eyeshadows are out-of-this-world good. This palette is inspired by Mexico's opulence, and every artist should be adding this to their kit. I've never seen a silver eyeshadow like the one in this palette; it's stunning and lasts all day. Then add your favorite eyeliner and mascara. I love using the rich pink from the palette as my summer blush, and it's great for deeper skin tones. Plus, the brand is 100% plastic-free!
8) Add definition for a long-lasting lip with a natural shine.
DIBS Lip Service Set | $48
For the perfect lip to match your summer tan, DIBS is a wonderful option. The No Pressure Lip Liner lasts for hours on me, while the Jam Jam Lip plumps my lips so they look fuller longer. I love the versatile color options; it makes it so easy to choose a color no matter the skin tone.
9) Highlight your body to give it a healthy, hydrated look.
Josie Maran Pink Algae Pro-Retinol Body Butter | $42
I love using Josie Maran products for hydrating my skin, but the Pink Algae Pro-Retinol Body Butter has a consistency that makes my skin glow. The texture is thick but absorbs well, and the finish looks like you put on a high-end balm. Use this to add a shine to the skin that makes you look like an ethereal goddess.
10) Add a shimmer oil to bring out your skin's natural undertones.
+Lux Unfiltered N°30 High Gloss SPF 30 Oil | $44
For a shimmer that lasts from day to night, the Lux Unfiltered Oil Sunscreen is your girl. This is such a fun product to apply, as it's basically a shimmer oil with SPF 30. The flecks of shimmer and subtle bronze tint will emphasize any summer tan that you're already rocking.
11) Don't forget to show some love to your hands, too!
Lights Lacquer Pistachio Cuticle Oil Bundle | $25
You can have the prettiest nail polish in the world, but if you aren't hydrating your cuticles, it can fall flat. Lights Lacquer's cuticle oils smell amazing, and the formula is the most nourishing one I've tried. It's thick but absorbs in a way that isn't messy. Their cuticle oil pens are perfect to keep in your purse, wherever your glam may take you.