Ready or not, spring is here. And you know what that means: It’s time to usher in some new makeup trends for spring. And with longer days and warmer weather on the horizon, now’s the time to get reorganized and on trend for the days to come, regardless of how you feel about spring cleaning.
This season has a lot to offer in the beauty department. Minimal makeup will still reign supreme, while blush will continue to take center stage.
Step into spring in style with the help of these makeup trends. Whether you’re a full-on glam lover or prefer a simpler look, there’s something for everyone in the beauty department this season. Keep scrolling to learn the 6 best makeup trends to rock this spring.
Makeup Trends for Spring 2023:
1. Soft, Fluffy Brows
If you’re over the seemingly never-ending maintenance that eyebrows require, you’re in luck. Soft, fluffy brows are trending this spring, and it’s all embracing the au naturel. To nail this trend, subtly groom your brows and use a light coating of brow gel to keep them in place.
E.L.F COSMETICS
Clear Brow & Lash Mascara
This dual-sided, clear gel can be used to gently hold lashes and brows in place. And for just $3, you really can’t go wrong.
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2. Underpainting
This technique took TikTok by storm last year after celebrity makeup artist Mary Phillips shared that she uses this on her clients (looking at you, Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner). Underpainting is actually quite simple: You “paint” on your concealer, contour, blush, and highlighter before foundation. This gives you a natural, sculpted look and is super on trend for the season. To nail this trend, opt for cream products.
FENTY BEAUTY
Match Stix Contour Skinstick
This lightweight cream-to-powder formula is blendable and buildable, which makes it perfect for underpainting. Plus, it comes in a wide range of colors suitable for all skin tones.
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RARE BEAUTY
Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
This liquid blush provides medium coverage and blends like a dream. It also comes in a variety of matte and radiant finishes, so you can snag whatever your heart desires.
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BAREMINERALS
Barepro® 16 Hour Full Coverage Concealer
This cream concealer stick will make underpainting a breeze, and can also be used as a matte highlighter as well.
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3. Big, Bold Blush
The old saying “go big or go home” applies here. Spring 2023 is giving blush the moment it rightfully deserves. Whether you’re opting for no-makeup makeup or full glam, a swipe of blush is sure to do the trick; it’s the easiest way to enhance an overall look. This season, opt for a cool pink, bright coral, or muted rose, and don’t be afraid to apply high on the sides of the temples.
MAKEUP BY MARIO
Soft Pop Powder Blush
This powder-pressed formula gives you lots of payoff in both matte and shimmer finishes.
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4. Oval Lip-Lining
If I had to describe the oval lip-lining trend, I’d say “like your lips but better.” Instead of overlining the edges of your top and bottom lips, this trend has you focus solely on the center. First, draw a dot in the center of your cupid’s bow, and one in the center of your bottom lip. Then, connect both points on either side to create an oval shape. From there, line the edges of your lips like normal, and finish with your favorite lipstick or gloss.
This trend also works for any color or lip combo you want; so don’t be afraid to play around and experiment to find what you like! Springtime is also a great time to rock a pink, rose, or red lip.
COLOURPOP
Lippie Pencil
Colourpop’s Lippie Pencil comes in a plethora of shades and glides on like a dream.
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5. Skinimalism
And keeping on trend with the barely-there base makeup and no-makeup makeup frenzy that’s dominated the past few years is spring’s latest beauty trend: Skinimalism. This trend is all about enhancing your natural beauty with ultralight products (think: skin tints, tinted moisturizers, lightweight foundations and concealers). It’s about embracing skin in all its natural forms, texture and all, and I, for one, am here for it.
ILIA
Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
Ilia’s Super Serum Skin Tint applies like any other serum but will adjust to perfectly match your skin within 60 seconds.
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BAREMINERALS
Complexion Rescue® Tinted Moisturizer
Bareminerals’ Complexion Rescue® Tinted Moisturizer is formulated with hyaluronic acid and mineral SPF 30 to deliver a massive surge of hydration and protection against harmful UV rays.
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6. Soft Matte
While glazed donut skin and dewy glam have been all the rage, soft matte makeup has been quietly making its comeback. And this spring, it’s in full force. This is the perfect beauty trend for someone who doesn’t want their skin or makeup to look super oily or too matte. The end result? A seamless, airbrushed look.
To master this trend, set your makeup with a loose setting powder and powder puff or large fluffy brush. And if you’re unsure about whether or not this will look good on you, don’t worry: Soft matte looks good on all skin types (I have dry skin and I can 100% vouch for this).
E.L.F COSMETICS
Halo Glow Powder Puff
This washable velour powder puff can be used to gently press loose powder into your face for a soft matte look that’ll stay.
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E.L.F COSMETICS
Halo Glow Setting Powder
If you’re in the market looking for an affordable loose setting powder, look no further. elf’s Halo Glow Setting Powder comes in 6 shades and will lightly veil skin for an airbrush finish.
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