Winter is (finally) on its way out, so it’s time to shed those extra layers and refresh your look for spring. Before updating your wardrobe with fresh seasonal colours and dresses, how about giving your beauty bag a spring cleaning? After all, a new season demands a new makeup routine to bring your look together. The question is, how? From adding a pop of colour to swapping out old cosmetics, there are many ways to shine in this new season. Here are some tips from aesthetics professionals on how to subtly transition your makeup routine from winter to spring.
How to Update Your Makeup Routine for Spring
It’s getting warmer as spring approaches. This calls not only for an updated wardrobe but an updated makeup routine as well. It’s time to give your makeup bag a spring overhaul and yourself a fresh new look. These tips can help.
1) Go for Bright Blush Colours
As the gloomy winter fades, just about everything starts to brighten. Clothes, makeup, and even your brush. It’s time to bid adieu to winter favourites like dark contour palettes and bronzy shades and welcome the warm weather with lighter brush colours. Try colours like purple, bright pink, peach and coral – a rosy tone on your cheekbones is perfect for a radiant, spring-inspired look.
2) Fall in Love with BB and CC Creams
Heavy, full coverage foundations and concealers can look cakey when temperatures rise. Your best bet is to trust lightweight BB and CC creams with SPF to set a delicate matte finish on your face and provide light coverage for an even skin tone. This airy texture of your base makeup will balance the bright blush on your cheekbones and keep your overall look natural.
3) Express Your Confidence with Bold Eyeliner Shapes
Your spring makeup routine is all about making a statement, with both colours and bold brush strokes. Create a full look with an edgy eyeliner shape that will define your eyes. Upgrade your classic eyeliner with a thicker, bolder line at the corners to draw attention to your eyes. Double winged and coloured eyeliners are also great options for a statement eye look.
4) Don’t Shy Away from a High-Volume Mascara
If you’re brave enough to try bold eye makeup, complete the look with a high-volume mascara. This trending spring makeup idea is a great way to shift the focus to your eyes without having to use too much makeup. Mascara opens your eyes and volumizes your eyelashes. Wear makeup as eye-catching as the beauty of the spring season.
5) Try High-Gloss Lipsticks
Say goodbye to deep, matte hues and try bright, chirpy tones on your lips instead. Spring is a great time to rock bold lipstick colours with gloss finishes as the sun shines, so it makes sense that you’d want your face to reflect that. It will also keep your lips moisturized and give your makeup more shine. Try colours like strawberry, fuchsia, peach and plum for beautiful, spring-inspired lips. Is your skin fair? Avoid dark or red lipsticks that create a harsh contrast and make you look pale. Instead, seek out tangerine red ones.
6) Pick a Neutral Eyeshadow
Suitable eye makeup is key to a flawless look, and the key to your eye makeup is eyeshadow. For a smooth transition from winter to spring, avoid darker colour palettes and pick warmer, neutral hues instead. While nude eyeshadows can look faded in winter, they highlight your eyes in spring, especially when you step out into the sun. Plus, there are endless ways to create unique looks with a neutral eye shadow palette.
7) Use a Replenishing Lip Balm
Thought the end of winter meant the end of chapped winter lips? Here’s the reality: your lips can flake and crack even in warm weather, especially if you don’t keep them hydrated. Use a deep replenishing lip balm to help retain your lips’ moisture and make them uber-appealing. To liven things up, choose a lip balm with a hint of colour to get both colour and care.
Additional Tips:
Here are some additional spring-cleaning tips for your makeup bag to make the most of your cosmetics.
- Use of expired makeup can be harmful. Even without having done a professional makeup course you can understand that expired cosmetics harbour bacteria, which can cause infections. Always check expiration dates and throw out any products past their shelf life.
- Keep only those products on hand that you use often, like lipstick, lip balm and BB cream.
- Wash your makeup brushes and sponges with warm water and a gentle shampoo. In the absence of a thorough cleaning, makeup brushes and sponges can become a breeding ground for bacteria which can cause acne and skin irritations.
- Since spring is the season of new beginnings, try new cosmetics. Ditch chemical-based products and try natural alternatives as they can be better for your skin.
Each season requires a unique makeup routine. With spring arriving, it’s the right time to overhaul your cosmetics collection and update your look. Follow these Makeup Artist tips to choose makeup that’s not only on-trend, but gorgeous to match the beautiful blooms of this wonderful season.
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