Soft glam is the ultimate go-to look when you want to appear elevated—but not overdone. It’s that perfect in-between style: more polished than no-makeup makeup, but subtler than full beat glam. Ideal for date nights, events, or even social media photoshoots, this look enhances your natural features with warmth, shimmer, and flawless blending.
Here’s how to master soft glam step by step:
Step 1: Flawless Base Starts with Prep
Prep your skin with a hydrating primer for a smooth, glowing canvas. Use a lightweight, buildable foundation that offers a semi-matte or satin finish—avoid heavy or flat-matte foundations for this look.
Aavik Tip: Apply your foundation with a damp sponge to keep the skin looking fresh and skin-like.
Step 2: Sculpt with Creams
To get that softly contoured effect:
- Apply cream contour to cheek hollows, jawline, and temples.
- Use a cream blush in rose or peach for a healthy flush.
- Lightly dab liquid highlighter on the high points of your face—cheekbones, bridge of nose, and brow bone.
Blend everything with a stippling brush or sponge for seamless transitions.
Step 3: Soft-Focus Eyes
This is where soft glam shines. Go for neutral tones—warm browns, bronzes, soft golds, or pinky taupes.
- Sweep a medium-toned matte shade through the crease.
- Press a shimmer onto the lid for dimension.
- Add a darker shade to the outer corner to elongate the eye.
Finish with winged liner (optional) and 1–2 coats of mascara. Natural-looking false lashes? Totally allowed.
Step 4: Brows—Structured, Not Overdone
Shape your brows using a brow pencil or pomade. Go for definition with softness—think feathered strokes and a clean arch.
Aavik Tip: Brush brows up with a clear or tinted brow gel to lock the look in place.
Step 5: Lips—Nude But Defined
Line your lips with a nude or pinky-brown pencil and fill them in with a satin or matte lipstick. Top with gloss for a juicy finish, or leave it soft and blurred for a modern feel.
Step 6: Lock It All In
Dust a light layer of setting powder only where needed (T-zone, under eyes), and finish with a dewy setting spray to melt everything together.
Final Look:
You should feel confident, camera-ready, and still like yourself. That’s the beauty of soft glam—it elevates your features without hiding them.
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Blend boldly,
The Aavik Insider Team
