How to Get Dewy Skin With Tinted Mineral Dayscreen

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Steal Our Notes From Nam Vo’s Tinted Mineral Dayscreen Masterclass

Makeup artist tips that take TDS to the next level.

You already love Tinted Mineral Dayscreen because it’s one of those out-the-door products that makes getting ready a breeze. But we can make it even better. To take TDS to the next level, we teamed up with one of our favorite celebrity makeup artists, Nam Vo. Known as an icon of glowy skin and her signature “dewy dumpling” looks, she’s made an art form of painting skin that looks plump, luminous, and glowier than glass. Nam has glammed a lot of famous faces for the red carpet, building an entire beauty philosophy around the idea that a great makeup look starts with good skin. That’s something we can get behind.

To learn more of her secrets, we invited Nam to host a Beauty of Joseon makeup masterclass, where she revealed her pro tips for applying Tinted Mineral Dayscreen SPF 30. Since we couldn’t cram our entire community into the classroom, we sat in the back and took plenty of notes.

The biggest takeaway? Your next-level TDS application starts before you even reach for your tinted sunscreen. Nam let us in on four expert tips that build from deep hydration to glassy glow to bouncy moisture, so even those of us without a professional makeup artist on speed dial can get in on the dewy dumpling action. Watch and learn.

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Tip 1: Turn Your Toner Into Mini Masks

If you normally swipe on toner and immediately move along, try giving it a little more time. When your goal is an extra-plump base, the essential first step is turning your toner into a mini masking moment.

Learn from Nam and grab a bottle of our Glow Replenishing Rice Milk, which helps deliver deep hydration while helping keep skin’s oil and moisture levels balanced.

Simply saturate a few thin cotton pads with toner and place them on your cheeks, forehead, or other areas that tend to feel dry. Let them sit so your skin can soak it all in, then remove and gently pat in what’s left.

No time to sit around with toner pads on your face? Layer instead. Apply Glow Replenishing Rice Milk a few times in light layers, letting each one absorb before going in again. The goal isn’t to drench your face, but to gradually build hydration so skin feels fresh and comfortably prepped for everything coming next. It’s your routine’s head start on that bouncy, dewy finish.

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Tip 2: Make Your Serum Multitask

We love a skincare product that does it all, like our Glow Serum. This cushiony smoothing serum helps soothe skin while refining the appearance of pores and leaving a glassy-looking glow. That’s the exact combination you want when you’re prepping skin for your 2-in-1 tinted SPF.

After letting your toner absorb, smooth a few drops across your face and gently pat them in. Instead of thinking of serum as an invisible skincare step underneath your makeup, think about what it’s doing for the final look, too. A hydrated, smooth-looking base gives Tinted Mineral Dayscreen a better canvas to work with, while that glassy finish helps your glow come through rather than disappear underneath your base.

And don’t put the bottle away just yet. You’re going to need it again in a second.

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Tip 3: Mix Your Bouncy Skin Cocktail

To get Nam’s signature dewy dumpling look, moisture is non-negotiable. Our iconic Dynasty Cream drenches skin in hydration, so your complexion looks dewy, plump, and bouncy. In other words, it’s going to take all the moisture you’ve been layering to the next level—without making your face feel sticky or greasy.

Smooth on a light layer after your serum and give it a moment to settle into skin. You want your complexion to feel moisturized and supple, not like you’ve buried it under a mountain of cream.

Remember that Glow Serum we told you not to put away earlier? If your skin is still asking for a little more hydration, mix a few drops into Dynasty Cream before applying. You can also follow with another thin layer of cream wherever you need an extra moisture boost. It’s a great way to dial up hydration depending on what your skin needs that day.

Two female models are holding Tinted Mineral DayScreen products in various shades.

Tip 4: Don’t Miss the Dewy Moment

Now, it’s time for the main event. Just in case you haven’t tried our Tinted Mineral Dayscreen SPF 30 yet, this high-performance tinted mineral sunscreen delivers up to 12hr base coverage and pore-blurring coverage, with a lightweight, silky formula for easy application. Grab your match from 15 flexible shades and get started.

Here’s the one thing you must remember: Don’t wait around until all that juicy skin prep has completely disappeared. While your skin still feels slightly damp from your skin prep routine, apply your Tinted Mineral Dayscreen. The idea is to work with that freshly moisturized base rather than waiting until your skin feels completely dry. Once you’ve established your SPF layer, you can blend more TDS on top where you’d like additional coverage, then gently press over your base with a puff for a smooth finish.

And yes, you can still customize your finish even more. If there are areas where you prefer less shine (like your T-zone), lightly set those spots with your favorite powder while letting the rest of your glow live its best life.

Extra Credit: Why does my makeup look cakey?

Our masterclass attendees officially aced their dewy dumpling class, and one of the biggest takeaways was figuring out what had been behind their cakey makeup look in the first place. If your makeup looks cakey, dry, or suddenly more textured a few hours after application (even if you don’t have dry skin), there are a few usual suspects: not enough hydration underneath, applying too much product at once, layering formulas that don’t play well together, adding powder too heavily, or applying your base over skin that’s already dehydrated and flaky. Even if everything looks smooth in the morning, dehydration, excess product, or too many layers can make your base start to separate, cling, or lose its fresh finish as the day goes on, giving you a cakey makeup look. The answer to how to fix cakey makeup? As Nam demonstrated, it starts before your foundation, tint, or TDS even touches your face.

You know we’re always keeping an eye on our comments, and we saw that some of you were finding that Tinted Mineral Dayscreen looked a little less glowy than you wanted. That’s why we put together this masterclass and took notes to share. There can be a lot of culprits when your makeup looks cakey, but now that you know how hydration, layering, and application technique can change your tinted sunscreen’s finish. Consider this your final study guide on how to make makeup not look cakey: Prep for the finish you want, build coverage gradually, and work with your skin instead of trying to cover it into submission. You don’t need more makeup, just a better game plan.

That’s a wrap on your TDS masterclass! If you learn to give your toner more time, let your serum multitask, customize your moisturizer, and apply TDS with the right timing, you’re all set. Best of all, this four-step routine is still quick and easy enough for you to keep it dewy on the daily.

You’re officially ready to enjoy your pro-approved glow, no professional makeup skills required. Our masterclass with Nam Vo lasted for a day, but these dewy dumpling lessons are yours for life. And if you have other BOJ faves you want to swap in or add, customize her tips your way. After all, the best glow is the one that works with the skin you’ve got.

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