A matte finish, vs. dewy finish? What's the difference, and which is better?

Question

What's the difference between a matte finish and dewy finish? (Like on your face?) And what if you only have makeup on your eyes and lips, not on your face? Is that considered matte or dewy, or neither? Which is better? What's in style? Thanks *Sorry if this is a dumb question, I'm new to this sort of...

Answer 1

A Matte finish is very flat and creamy - like the surface of paper. It doesn't reflect light. The benefit is it will usually give you more coverage, matte foundation or powder can give you a more flawless look, but it will be more obvious that you have make up on. A dewy finish would have a slight sheen to it, and reflect light, this will give you a fresher, less "made up" look and hi light your cheekbones and brow bones. Eye and lip colours are the same. You could have a very creamy lipstick with no shimmer or shine in it - that would be matte. and a lip gloss or sheer lipstick would be dewy. Matte makeup - especially matte lips are more associated with a vintage style of glamour. Dewy makeup is a younger, fresher look. Think shimmer rather than full on glitter. If you like strong colour - go for a strong eye or a strong lip, never both - it's too much. As for what's in style, they both are depending on what kind of look you want to achieve. I recommend you try i.d bare minerals - its a semi matte powder makeup but still very natural. You can build up as much coverage as you need and it comes in tons of shades. I would steer clear of matte eye shadows - it can look aging.

Answer 2

A dewy finish is achieved by using a liquid
foundation, and a matte finish is more of a
air spun compact powder used mainly during the day, or loose powder applied over foundtion.
Eye make-up, is not considered as facial make-
up it's just part of it. Both matte and dewy is
good if done properly and used according to the
occasion.

Answer 3

Matte Finish Foundation

Answer 4

What Is A Matte Finish

Answer 5

A dewy finish is usually achieved by a tinted moisturiser. Tinted moisturiser is an alternative to foundation. It gives less of a coverage and usually looks more natural. Here is an exapmle of dewy skin: http://www.facesbyvf.com/files/images/Rihanna.jpg Notice how the skin looks glowing?
This is a matte finish: http://www.doctormacro1.info/Images/Loy,%20Myrna/Annex/Annex%20-%20Loy,%20Myrna_06C.jpg See how the skin looks more polished, less shiny? Matte looks are usually achieved by thicker foundations.
And if you have only makeup on your eyes and lips, then you don't have either. I guess you have... I dunno! I guess you have normal skin! I think you have neither really. Depends on your skin type. Dry = matte. Oily = dewy probably. Maybe.
Personally, I like dewy better. I just think it gives a pretty glow and like how natural it looks. Hope I helped! :D

Answer 6

A matte finish is just a dull finish, that has no shine/shimmer. A dewy finish has a nice pretty "glowy" finish. People with oily skin prefer a matte finish, so their skin doesn't look shiny/oily. People who want a dewy prefer the glowly look.

And no, other eye makeup can not be considered matte or dewy, lol.

I personally prefer the dewy finish, it's so nice & pretty, and gives you a gorgeous super model glow to your skin! I think matte is too blah/dull.

Answer 7

For the best answers, search on this site https://shorturl.im/awtZS

Ive Both foundation this good great for Beginners also Maybelline dream Smooth mousse is good for dry skin is creamy hydrating it gives nice coverage and DEWY finish if your skin is oily skip this foundation. Maybelline Dream matte mousse is Totally matte foundation is airy it has Silky finish on the skin is feels like primer it gives nice coverage it can build up to Full coverage great for oily skin if you've dry skin skip this because it can accentuate dry patches on the skin.

Answer 8

a matte finish means like theres no glow andd its kinda powdery
a dewy finish means like there is a glow andd its not powdery
i like the satin finish best , its inbetween a matte andd dewy finish(:

Answer 9

Matte is a powder finish and less greasy in my opinion..

Dewy, more beamy, looks kinda like its the skins natural oils.

:)

Answer 10

matte is like a powdery finish and dewy is more like a glowing sort of finish.