How to actually wear these five hot spring beauty trends
Chloé (Photo, Imaxtree.)
Spring Beauty
1. Barely there makeup
The natural look is fresher than ever thanks to the newest wave of sheer, illuminating formulas. Liquid, powder or cream, it’s key to find a product that suits your skin type and is easy to blend with a brush or even your fingertips.
Seen at: DVF, Vera Wang, Marni, Balmain, Alexander Wang, Valentino.
Here’s how
Start with moisturized skin and touch up only redness and imperfections. Add a soft highlighter to your cheeks and a swipe of nude lipstick to keep the look monochromatic, yet bright. Letting your natural complexion shine through is what makes this look feel modern and youthful.
Try: Bobbi Brown skin foundation stick in Natural, $51. Urban Decay Naked Skin Ultra Definition loose finishing powder in Naked Medium, $40. Make Up For Ever #128 brush, $60. Shiseido Sheer Eye Zone Corrector in light, $32.
2. Statement brows and lashes
Shelve the tweezers! Full, enhanced brows and long, luxurious lashes are the beauty must-haves of the season.
Seen at: Chloé, Marni, Emporio Armani, Thakoon, Donna Karan, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana.
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Here’s how
Fill in your eyebrows with a shadow or soft pencil in a shade close to your natural hair colour, and use a brush to shape them. Lengthen lashes with layers of black mascara, or for a less intense look try one in dark brown or trendy navy.
Try: Marcelle Xtension Plus + Prolash Growth Complex mascara, $15. Guerlain Écrin Sourcils eyebrow kit, $55.
3. Sheer shadows
Light washes of colour were on the lids of models everywhere, and it was downright painterly. What’s new? Keep the finish sheer.
Seen at: Burberry, Céline, Rochas, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Giorgio Armani, Roberto Cavalli.
Here's how
Choose any colour palette, from classic taupes to powdery pastels and even brights. Use a medium-sized brush to cover the entire lid with shadow. If some gets smudged below the bottom lash line, don’t fret; it looks all the more artistic.
Try: Essence Mono eyeshadow in Miss Atlantis, $3. Revlon Colorstay Shadowlinks eyeshadow in Petal, Oyster & Melon, $4 each. Dior 5 Couleurs Trianon Édition eyeshadow palette in Pastel Fontanges, $62.
4. The power pout
Bold, look-at-me colour is on everyone’s lips this spring. And it’s not just about red.
Seen at: DKNY, John Galliano, Fendi, Prabal Gurung, Rag & Bone, Marchesa, Peter Pilotto.
Here’s how
Think high-impact, lively shades like fuchsia pinks, punchy corals and playful mauves. For extra credit, try a matte formula. Or if you want an equally pretty but subtler finish, apply your lipstick with your finger or blot with a tissue.
Try: Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy lipstick in Tumultuous Pink, $34. GoverGirl Lipperfection lipstick in Bombshell, $11. Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet lipstick in La Diva, $40. Guerlain Rouge Automatique lipstick in Insolence, $51. M.A.C Huggable lipcolour in Love Beam, $24. YSL Rouge Volupté lipstick in Rose Asarina, $39.
5. Back to black
Get inspired by the recent grunge revival with a sexy, dark-rimmed eye. This updated version is less messy and more elegant.
Seen at: Missoni, Mulberry, Saint Laurent, Just Cavalli, Versace, Blugirl.
Here's how
Try a feminine cat-eye flick at the end, or focus your attention on beautiful, full lashes. Lining with a pencil is easiest, but a gel or liquid formula will last longer and gives a more precise result. Don’t forget the bottom lash; that’s what makes this look — and your eyes — really pop!
Try: Nars eye paint in Black Valley, $29. L’Oréal Paris Color Riche Le Kajal eye pencil, $11. Nars #38 angled eyeliner brush, $30.
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