Spring is on the way, meaning it’s time to start showing up outside in a way that winter doesn’t typically allow. However, you don’t want to look like you’ve just come out of hibernation; you want to look like you’re as fresh as the springtime breeze itself. This means switching up routines, which the tips below can help you with.
Creating Dewy, Luminous Skin
First of all, you want to make sure that your skin is looking its best. The dry winter air and spending more time indoors can cause things to fade out a little, so starting with a lightweight moisturiser and an illuminating primer can help you establish a little baseline radiance even before your makeup. On top of that, applying a light foundation or skin tint can help you even out your skin tone, without totally covering up your natural hues. You don’t need heavy powders or creamy concealers at this point of the year, just a little highlighter in the key spots, like the cheekbones and the bridge of the nose, to bring a natural, dewy look.
Embrace Pastel Tones
If they fit with your complexion, soft pastel shades are great for catching the light, bringing the feel of spring directly to your appearance. Choosing options like petal pink blush, lilac eyeshadow, and soft mint accents along the lash line can help you enhance your natural features, rather than dominating them. Spring is a season of subtle change, and you want to reflect that in your makeup, rather than going with sharp contrasts. Whatever colours you choose, aim for light textures like cream blushes and tinted lip balms rather than thick mattes.
Brighten Your Eyes A Shade Or Four
If you want the lighter colours of your complexion and makeup to pop a little more, without having to go bolder with your choices, then think about how the eyes complement and enhance your look. Opting for blue contact lenses of a slightly bolder or brighter shade than your usual ones can help set up the rest of your look for success. You can enhance the appeal of the yes with well-groomed brows or lengthening mascara to open those hues up even more.
Refresh Your Hair With A Seasonal Shade
It’s also the ideal time to lighten and refresh your hair color, complementing your brighter look. You can opt for soft highlights of honey blondes or warm caramels to add a touch of brightness, but depth, to your hair, rather than washing it out all in one colour. You don’t even need to change the colour too much; simple face-framing highlights or a gloss treatment can help give it new levels of shine and vibrancy, which can be just as brightening as a part of the overall.
You don’t have to drastically alter your appearance to look like you’re ready for the spring, but the tips above can help you not only look fresher but also feel more confident and ready to tackle the year, no matter what it throws at you.
