The birds are singing, flowers blooming and your heavy-duty winter makeup suddenly feels as out-of-place. Below, some tips to effortlessly switch gears and blossom beautifully this spring season
Lighten up your base
In winter, your makeup likely felt like a protective shield against harsh, cold air. But spring calls for a lighter, fresher approach. Trade your full-coverage foundations for a hydrating tinted moisturiser or a lightweight, breathable foundation. Look for formulas packed with SPF to protect your skin from spring sunshine. This Suqqu Skincare Cream Tint ticks all the boxes, boasting a skincare-forward formula infused with SPF38 PA++ UV protection that leaves the skin visibly boosted and fresh.
Illuminate your skin
Winter’s matte textures can feel overly heavy once the temperatures rise. Embrace the dewy look with illuminating products like liquid highlighters and cream blushes. Available in five shades – from champagne to gold to bronze – Hourglass Cosmetic’s new Unreal Liquid Highlighter instantly hydrates to visibly lift and firm the appearance of cheeks delivering 12 hours of unreal buildable, radiant glow.
Freshen up your eye makeup
Swap your deep, smoky winter eyeshadows for lighter pastels, neutrals or shimmering champagne shades that brighten your eyes. Spring is about that effortless, fresh-faced chic vibe – think luminous, feather-light looks inspired by nature’s most elegant creatures. Enter Chantecaille’s new limited-edition Flamingo Collection, a stunning tribute to flamingos and their vibrant tropical habitats. The line-up includes two gorgeous Eye Trios – one warm toned and the other cool toned – featuring silky, buildable shades that feel both fresh and timeless.
Swap dark lips for pops of colour
Winter lips are usually all about deep reds and moody plums. Springtime, however, calls for shades that scream sunshine – think corals, soft pinks and peachy nudes. Nars’ new collection of Afterglow Sensual Shine Lipstick cocoon your lips in hydration courtesy of mango and shea butter, while delivering dimensional shine and a non-sticky sheen for a gorgeous wash of floral-inspired colour.
Don’t forget sunscreen
If there’s one step you absolutely cannot skip this spring, it’s sunscreen. Protecting your skin is the ultimate beauty rule no matter the season, but it’s especially important when you start spending more time outdoors. Pro tip: use a setting spray with SPF like this Supergoop! (Re)setting Refreshing Mist to refresh and protect your makeup throughout the day.
