dewy skin

Moist, luminous face

Dewy skin describes a complexion that appears fresh, moist, and luminous—like skin touched by morning dew.

The term belongs to beauty and skincare, where it names an aesthetic opposite of matte: She uses a hydrating serum to achieve that dewy skin look.

The effect suggests youthfulness and good health.

Related

natural radiance · luminous · hydrated · plump · supple · baby soft · moist · youthful · porcelain · morning · water droplets · soft · smooth · honey · serum · moisturizer · highlighter · petal

Categories
Opposites
moisture/hydration appearance

dewy skindry skin

Dehydrated outer layer

flaky skin · cracked skin · rough skin

surface finish/texture

dewy skinmatte finish

Non-reflective surface treatment

dull skin · flat finish · velvet finish

skin health/vitality signaling

dewy skindull skin

Complexion lacking luminosity

weathered skin · leathery skin · wrinkled skin

Family

dew, skin, dewy, dewier, dewiest, dewdrop, dewdrops, dews, skins

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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G