Hailey Bieber’s Go-To Summer Look Tutorial: A Touch of Glow and A Bit of Bronze

“A touch of glow plus a bit of bronze.” That is Hailey Bieber’s ultimate summer philosophy, and it centers entirely on luminous, breathable skin paired with warm, sun-kissed tones.

If you want to recreate her iconic, camera-ready look without feeling like your makeup is melting off by noon, here is your step-by-step to decoding the routine.

Step 1: The “Glazed” Skin Prep

Before you even think about picking up a bronzer, you need to focus on the canvas. Hailey’s look relies heavily on high-performing skincare prep to achieve that lit-from-within clarity rather than relying on heavy cosmetics.

Prep: Start by cleansing and gently exfoliating to smooth out any texture. Follow up with a lightweight, barrier-supportive moisturizer and a generous layer of your favorite fluid sunscreen.

The Base: Instead of a full-coverage foundation, opt for a lightweight base that lets your natural skin texture peek through. Skin compatibility is key here; if you are experimenting with new hydrating formulas or checking out a brand’s compatibility with your skin’s pH, keeping your barrier balanced will prevent mid-summer breakouts.

Step 2: Strategic Placement for Maximum Glow

The secret to the “touch of glow” is making sure you don’t look greasy all over. You want to mimic where the light naturally hits your face.

Take a lightweight concealer or a liquid highlighter and tap it softly onto the high points of your face:

• The tops of the cheekbones
• The brow bone
• The bridge of the nose
• The cupid’s bow

Use your fingers to blend the edges out seamlessly so there are no harsh lines—just a soft, ethereal finish.

Step 3: Adding the “Bit of Bronze”

To get that authentic, spent-the-weekend-in-Malibu depth, leave the heavy contour powders behind. Summer warmth is all about creamy, buildable textures that melt right into your skin prep.

“Cream formulas are the ultimate summer cheat code: they meld with the skin’s natural lipid barrier rather than sitting on top, creating a warm, dimensional bronze that looks entirely organic.”

Using a light hand, sweep a cream bronzer or a warm, sun-toned blush across your cheeks and temples. Focus on the areas where the sun naturally warms your skin first. By layering cream formulas gradually, you build an incredibly natural, healthy depth that moves with your skin instead of sitting on top of it.

Step 4: Creating The Soft Summer Eye & Lip

Eyes: Keep it warm and effortless.

• Sweep your cream bronzer across the lid and into the crease.
• Add a touch of shimmer at the inner corner to instantly brighten.
• Finish with a single coat of lengthening mascara.

Lips: Low-maintenance and glossy.

• Line with a warm, neutral lip pencil.
• Top with a sheer caramel-brown or rosy-bronze tinted lip balm.

To lock everything down without sacrificing that gorgeous dewiness, finish the entire routine with a light mist of a hydrating face spray. This melds the creams and liquids together into one seamless, long-lasting glaze.