I’m currently staring at some hyacinths on my kitchen table, which can only mean one thing – my kitchen smells (albeit overpowering) of spring! Anyway whilst the weather remains questionable and teases us with the sun followed by torrential downpours (rather remarkable rainbows though), one thing which is consistent is the make up counters sporting their fantastic, new colours in the prettiest pastels and brights.
Every year whilst the trends are similar
there are a few updates. This year hot pink has been replaced by mouthwatering
tangerine, shimmer has thrown matt off the scale, thick, heavy brows are
totally passé (thank heavens) and most of the focus lies on thick, luscious
lashes!
To get into the swing of spring here’s a
few tips!
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This year the catwalk showcased
models with light reflecting, pristine and natural skin tones! Try a tinted moisturiser, brands are always launching
improved formulations and a good one will leave your skin looking healthy and
flawless.
·
Orange lipstick is this seasons
colour. Professional Make-Up Artist Claire Ballah (claireballah@blueyonder.co.uk)
recommends a peach tone if your skin is fair, olive skin suits a brighter shade
and dark skins suit all shades of orange.
Beware of orange with brown undertones as these can make teeth look
yellow!
·
To compliment orange lipstick
always choose a warm blusher in peach or apricot shades. Only Kelly Osbourne
can get away with orange lips and pink blush!
·
Eyes should be kept neutral in
shimmering shades of sand and ivory whilst emphasis on thickening the lashes
with black volumising mascara will add definition.
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There are many ways to sport
eyeliner and the great thing about make-up is it comes off! Some trends such as
wearing eyeliner on the crease of the eyelid are best left to the catwalk, but
if you often wear a lightly smudged rimmed eye, then try experimenting with a
pen liner slightly flicked at the corners.
I can’t feature them all but here are some
of my favourite products.
Clarins
Super Restorative Tinted Cream £44 – I’ve remained
faithful to their tinted moisturisers for many years, they give just a hint of
colour and with radiance boosting pigments really lift the complexion. Their Instant
Light Radiance Boosting Complexion Base £26 illuminates and corrects
blemishes and can be mixed with your foundation. I’m coveting their new lip colours in glosses
and high shine lip finishes. Coral Tulip
£18 is a daunting bright orange at first sight, but once applied glides on and
leaves a gentle sheen of colour. Their Ombre
Minerale 4 Couleurs £31 is a palette of long-wearing lilac, pink and
silvers which look amazing on all eye colours but especially brown. Stockists
nationwide counters.
Sleek MakeUP is a brand loved by beauty bloggers
worldwide. This spring sees the launch of the Blush by 3 Palette £9.99 which in a choice of pinks or corals
include cream blushers and can be mixed together to create a unique look. They
have also launched their CC Cream SPF29
£8.99 which eliminates shine, conceals blemishes whilst leaving the skin
radiant. Their i-Divine Garden of Eden Eye Palette £7.99 consists of 12 highly
pigmented colours in beautiful shades of moss, forest green, ethereal green and
dusky mauves. Available Superdrug
MAC Fantasy of Flowers range is begging to
be played with. Mineral Eye Shadow £17
in Golden Hours contains hues of gold
and bronze and makes blue eyes glisten. Mineralise
SkinFinish Perfect Topping £22 lifts cheekbones with a luminous pearlised
pink. Mineralise Blush Azalea £20.00
suits cool skin tones and is ideal for fair skins giving cheeks a natural
flush. www.maccosmetics.co.uk
Celebrity Make Up Artist Caroline Barnes
has collaborated with Max Factor and designed an amazing range of nude Colour Elixir Gloss lip colours £7.99.
Super reflective, moisturizing and luxurious with accents of champagne, oyster
and rose gold gives a perfect illusion of plump, fuller lips. For excessively
thick lashes their new Excess Volume
Mascara £12.99 plumps each individual lash and leaves a jet, patent, black,
glossy finish.
Eye
of Horus Goddess Eye Pencil £13 gives an alternative
to a black smoky eye with stunning, iridescent and metallic shades. I love both
Jewel Amethyst and Lazuli Blue, which leaves the eyes
looking enchanting and alluring, the colour is longwearing and a must for night
outs. www.eyeofhorus.uk.com.
Pur
Minerals Lip Gloss Stick £16 is a buttery, jumbo lip
gloss which leaves lips super soft as it contains moisturising Vitamin E. Try
Daredevil for a shot of tropical watermelon red. www.marksandspencer.com.
RVB is a luxurious Italian brand and the Color Therapy Eye Shadows £23 are perfect for sensitive eyes. The
formulations are longlasting, give excellent coverage and can be used dry or
wet for a more intense look. www.rvbcosmetics.co.uk.
The
Make-UP Store Slim Lipsticks £16 treat the lips
with a blend of shea butter, jojoba and avocado oil, but without compromising
on colour and spoil in a range of matt and sheer tones. www.makeupstore.se
Lucy Mecklenburgh is the face of Sunkissed Glimmer Compact £4.49 and its
not hard to see why. This super sized compact features 5 shades, which can be
worn alone or mixed together to highlight the cheekbones, eyes and décolletage
and like TOWIE offers pure glamour. www.sunkissedbronzing.co.uk
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