Lighter formulas, fresh colour & dewy finishes – here’s how to update your make-up & embrace the new season with confidence
As the seasons shift, so should your make-up routine. Spring brings longer days, warmer weather and a fresh start, making it the perfect time to swap out winter’s heavier formulas for lighter textures, soft hues and luminous touches.
Whether it’s switching to a tinted moisturiser, embracing glossy lips or adding a waterproof mascara to your routine in time for hay fever season, these simple swaps will have you glowing all season long.
Tip one: Swap heavy foundation for a tinted moisturiser or BB cream
As the weather warms up, your skin naturally produces more oil, which can make full-coverage foundation feel heavy or cakey. A tinted moisturiser or BB cream like Erborian BB Cream with Ginseng is a great way to even out skin tone while keeping things light and breathable. Plus, many formulas contain SPF, offering added sun protection as the days get brighter.
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Tip two: Reintroduce cream blusher for a natural glow
Spring is all about a fresh, radiant complexion, and nothing gives that healthy, just-pinched glow like a cream blusher such as Made by Mitchell Blursh Liquid Blusher. Cream formulas melt easily into the skin for a dewy finish that looks effortlessly natural. Dab onto the apples of your cheeks and blend upwards for an instant lift.
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Tip three: Embrace peach and pink toned eyeshadows
Spring’s soft, romantic tones replace winter’s deeper, moodier shades. Peach, pink and champagne-toned eyeshadows brighten the eyes and give a subtle, effortless look that suits every skin tone. Whether you prefer a sheer wash of colour or a more defined look, these shades, like the No7 Pro Artist Eyeshadow Palette in 'Round of Applause', add instant warmth and freshness.
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Tip four: Swap matte lips for gloss or lip oil
Spring is the season of renewal, and that includes your lip colour. Instead of matte, opt for a gloss or lip oil to keep lips looking plump and hydrated. Lip oils like the Clinique Pop Lip and Cheek Oil in 'Black Honey' add a sheer tint while deeply nourishing, making them perfect for effortless, everyday wear.
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Tip five: Make the switch to waterproof mascara
Spring often brings about allergy season, which means watery eyes for some. A waterproof mascara like Benefit BADgal BANG! Waterproof Mascara helps your lashes stay lifted and defined all day, no matter the pollen count
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Spring into a fresh new look
Transitioning your make-up routine from winter to spring doesn’t have to be complicated. With a few simple swaps to lighter bases, fresh colours and glossy finishes, you’ll have a look that feels radiant, effortless and perfectly in tune with the season.
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