When it comes to effortless luxury and innovative skincare-infused makeup, BY TERRY has always been a brand I’ve admired.
Known for its high-performance products that blend skincare benefits with makeup artistry, it’s no wonder they’ve gained such a devoted following.
Lately, my social media feeds have been flooded with glowing reviews about five of their most iconic products, all promising hydrated, radiant skin that looks flawless both on camera and in real life. Naturally, I was curious — could they really be that good? I decided to try them out for myself to see if they live up to the hype.
Here are my honest reviews of these glowing essentials, complete with tips on how to get the most out of each product.
BY TERRY Brightening CC Serum Review
@nikkiajoy Game changing makeup that is totally underrated👏🏼 This is one of my fave ‘glowy skin’ products that wont melt off oily skin🔥 #makeup #beauty #makeuphacks #oilyskin #oilyskinmakeup
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What It Does
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This serum is a glow booster that combines skincare and makeup. A multi-functional product, this is a primer, colour corrector, and highlighter – all in one! With its lightweight formula and light-reflecting pigments, it’s perfect for achieving a lit-from-within look.
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What Social Media Says
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Called an underrated holy grail, content creators love how it makes their complexion look more radiant. @nikkiajoy loves its non-sticky texture and the beautiful glow it delivers to her skin.
Our Experience
Wearing the By Terry Brightening CC Serum alone gives me an effortless glow.
I loved how versatile this product is. Worn alone, it gives a subtle radiance, but when layered under foundation, it transforms the complexion into a luminous canvas. My skin looked radiant effortlessly with a quick application of this glow essential.
Tip: Mix a drop of the Brightening CC Serum with your foundation for a dewy finish or apply it to the high points of your face as a liquid highlighter.
BY TERRY Brightening CC Foundation Review
@themichelewang I love the new By Terry Brightening CC Foundation! It makes my skin look perfected, glowy and youthful. It is supercharged like a serum with ingredients like Japanese Rose Extract, Aloe Vera, Phytosqualane and Niacinamide! The coverage isn’t heavy allowing my natural skin to peek through. #ad #byterry #BeyondAFoundation #ThePowerOfASerum #MakeupThatCares @ByTerryOfficial
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What It Does
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As supercharged as a serum and as lightweight as a skin tint, this foundation offers great coverage that doesn’t feel cakey. Enriched with high-end skincare actives, it also firms, smooths, hydrates, protects, and brightens the skin.
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What Social Media Says
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@themichelewang calls it her favourite foundation and loves how it’s lightweight and delivers a youthful glow to her skin.
My Experience
It provided sufficient coverage to conceal blemishes, without weighing down on the skin.
It delivered a radiant, skin-like finish that looked beautiful both in photos and in person. The formula evens out the skin tone and conceals blemishes without feeling heavy. I also loved that it made my skin look and feel more hydrated.
Tip: Apply with a damp sponge for a sheer, natural look, or use a foundation brush for more coverage.
By Terry Hyaluronic Hydra Powder Loose & Compact Review
@rinavibez @ByTerryOfficial you got a new fan. #loosesettingpowder #byterry #hyaluronicacid #beautytok
@isdoeslife as a dry skin girl I avoided using facd powder until i discovered By Terry Hyaluronic Translucent Powder✨ #byterry #facepowder #powder #translucentpowder #settingpowder #makeup #makeuptiktok #makeuptok #dryskin #dryskinmakeup #dryskincare
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What They Do
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This loose powder is a game-changer for setting makeup while keeping your skin hydrated. Infused with eight types of hyaluronic acid in three different molecular weights, it delivers a smooth, soft-focus finish that blurs imperfections beautifully. For those who crave convenience, the compact version allows you to enjoy the same benefits on the go..
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What Social Media Says
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TikToker @rinavibes is impressed by how finely milled the powder is and that it blurs imperfection instantly. Calling herself a new fan, she says that this keeps excess oil at bay. @isdoeslife on TikTok loves the compact and says that it’s the perfect setting powder for those with dry skin.
My Experience
Makeup looks more air-brushed and imperfections are softened.
I love that my makeup still looks radiant after four hours.
I found this to be perfect for locking in my makeup without looking cakey. It feels so soft and fine, it offers an airbrushed look without the product being noticeable. What’s more, even after hours of wear, my skin felt hydrated and looked flawless I could do without a touch-up.
Tip: Use a fluffy brush to lightly dust the powder over your entire face, focusing on areas prone to shine, such as the T-zone. It’s great for a refined, matte finish.
BY TERRY Hyaluronic Glow Setting Mist Review
@lucymneville Girl therapy. @ByTerryOfficial Hyaluronic Glow Setting Mist *sent as PR #makeup #settingspray
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What It Does
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This setting spray does more than just lock in your makeup; it also refreshes and hydrates the skin throughout the day. This is thanks to its formulation that includes eight types of Hyaluronic Acid in three different molecular weights that offer different skin benefits. This alcohol- and fragrance-free mist also contains 2% Camellia Japonica flower extract to deliver antioxidant and anti-inflammatory skin protection!
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What Social Media Says
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Reviewers love the refreshing sensation it leaves on the skin and how hydrated skin looks after application.
My Experience
A few spritzes were all it took to make my makeup look freshly applied. It also kept my skin feeling hydrated, even in dry, air-conditioned environments. The mist is fine and refreshing, offering a sense of sensorial luxury!
Tip: Hold the bottle about eight to 10 inches from your face and spray evenly after applying your makeup. For an extra boost, spritz throughout the day to keep your skin glowing.
Where to Shop
Our verdict? These By Terry glow essentials aren’t just loved by social media creators but are also Daily Vanity-approved!
If you’re ready to glow with us, check out BY TERRY products at Sephora and Novela.
This article is brought to you by BY TERRY.
