Spring's Biggest Makeup Trends (and How to Wear 'Em)

DUSTY PASTELS

Surprise! Pastel shadows are back for spring, though this season they have a muted '70s vibe that's way cooler than your average robin's-egg blue. "Keep the look modern by blending the color over the entire lid and brow bone," says Black, who recommends starting with an eyelid primer, since pastels can oxidize and darken when exposed to the natural oils on your eyelids (We like Dior Backstage Eye Prime). Then layer on mascara. "It anchors the dreamy look and gives it a bit of an edge."

 

DUSTY PASTELS

1. Laura Mercier Watercolour Mist Eye & Cheek Palette
2. CoverGirl Flamed Out Shadow Pot in Red Hot Flame
3. Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow Bella Sky
4. Chanel Les 4 Ombres Quadra Eye Shadow in Tissé Paris
 

MONOCHROMATIC PEACH

We know peach is sweet. But peach is also great at warming up your complexion without going full-on bronze. "It's the perfect multiuse color," says Black. And the easiest way to try it is with a cream formula. "Creams tend to settle and fade throughout the day, so make sure to choose a shade a little more intense than you want the final look to be," says Black.

 

MONOCHROMATIC PEACH

1. Sally Hansen Triple Shine Nail Polish in Peach Party
2. Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Crème Colour Concentrate in Grandma
3. Chanel Rouge Coco Shine Lipstick in Désinvolte
4. Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy Shine Lipstick in Surreal Sun
5. Clé de Peau Beauté Extra Rich Lipstick in Cherish (211)
 

PINK-RED LIPSTICK

Not quite red and not quite pink, this color of the moment combines the best of both shades: It's classic, sexy, and flirty, especially with a high-shine finish and mega-watt lashes. After applying Marc Jacobs Beauty Le Marc Lip Crème in Goddess, Black loads up the mascara to give the look "a fun twist." And if you like a more subtle look, "apply your lipstick and then blot it to create the perfect, just-been-kissed stain."

 

PINK-RED LIPSTICK

1. Chanel Rouge Allure Gloss in Pirate
2. Wet N Wild Lipstick in Hot Red
3. Revlon Ultra HD Lipstick in HD Gladiolus
4. Marc Jacobs Lip Créme in Goddess
5. CoverGirl Colorlicious Lipstick in Garnet Flame
6. CoverGirl Colorlicious Lipstick in Succulent Cherry
 

CANARY-YELLOW LINER

"Yellow eyeliner is one of the most unusual color trends this spring," says Black. And while it may seem strange and supertricky to pull off, you can rest assured that it's easier than it sounds. "The new pencil formulas make it easy to use, and when done in place of your everyday liner, it's a fun way to experiment with color," says Black, who uses Revlon Photoready Kajal in Matte Lemon. Just be sure to follow Black's lead and keep it away from your bottom lash line. Otherwise, "it can make your eyes look a bit puffy," she says.

 

CANARY-YELLOW LINER

1. Revlon PhotoReady Kajal in Matte Lemon
2. Sephora Collection Contour Eye Pencil 12 HR Wear in Banana Split
3. Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner in Canary

 

BLACK-CHERRY LIPS

Not all spring makeup has to be soft and flowery. Case in point: the loads of wine-colored lipsticks beauty brands are launching this season. To keep this dramatic shade from looking too heavy, Black suggests pairing it with curled lashes, subtle contouring, and a touch of highlighter on the inner corners of the eyes, like Nars Soft Touch Shadow Pencil in Goddess. "The combo of intense dark lips and a fresh nude face is a modern way to approach spring makeup and keeps this deep shade from sliding into goth territory," she said. And before you slick on the plummy shade, start by filling in your lips with a chocolate-brown pencil. "It ensures the shade won't look too purple," she says.

 

BLACK-CHERRY LIPS

1. Topshop Lips in Suspected
2. Topshop Lips in Wicked
3. Dior Addict Fluid Stick in Trompe L'Oeil
4. Topshop Lip Polish in Twin
5. Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Glastonberry
6. Bite Beauty Matte Crème Lip Crayon in Truffle

 

GOLD EYES AND NAILS

Forget metallics. The way to wear gold this spring is in the form of loose, chunky, in-your-face glitter. That's right, G-L-I-T-T-E-R. But before you laugh, hear us out: "Sophisticated glitter may sound like an oxymoron, but this subtle application around the eyes really does elevate it to grown-up status," says Black, who presses Make Up For Ever Glitters underneath the lower lash lines and finishes off with black mascara and a smudge of white liner along the inner rim. And the same goes for the nails. When looking for a gold polish this spring, the chunkier and fuller coverage your polish, the better.

 

GOLD EYES AND NAILS

1. Nicole by OPI Nail Lacquer in A Heart of Gold
2. Make Up For Ever Glitter in Gold
3. Revlon PhotoReady Eye Art Lid + Line + Lash in Desert Dazzle

 

COBALT LINER

Spring's boldest liner brings to mind artist Yves Klein's favorite shade—and it's just as astonishingly vibrant and beautiful. "Bright blue is a gorgeous color, but it can be difficult to figure out how to wear it," says Black. "Try creating an exaggerated cat eye using a gel liner formula, then trade in your black mascara for a matching blue shade. It's daring but also surprisingly flattering."

 

COBALT LINER

1. Wet N Wild ColorIcon Kohl Eyeliner in Like, Comment, or Share
2. M.A.C. Chromagraphic Pencil in Marine Ultra
3. Hard Candy Take Me Out Liner in Vice
4. M.A.C. Chromaline in Marine Ultra

 

ALL OVER NUDE

Nude makeup—not to be confused with no-makeup makeup—was one of the biggest trends on the spring runways. And when used correctly, it can make your eyes look bigger and your cheekbones look sharper (who wouldn't want that?). "They don't have to be boring," says Black. The trick is to vary the texture and tone of your nudes on each feature. For example, keep your blush matte, your shadow metallic, and your lips glossy. Black even likes nude lipsticks with a touch of shimmer. "It's a subtle way to add dimensional and textural interest to your look."

 

ALL OVER NUDE

LEFT:
1. Givenchy Prisme Quatuor in Delicate
2. Shea Moisture Mineral Blush in Casablanca Copper
3. BareMinerals California Bronze
4. M.A.C. Eye Pencil in Taupe
5. Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Very Victoria
6. CoverGirl Colorlicious Lipstick in Sultry Sienna
7. Butter London Lippy Lip Gloss in All Hail The Queen
8. Dior Rouge Dior Baume in Palais
9. Almay Smart Shade Butter Kiss in Nude
RIGHT:
10. Butter London Nail Lacquer in High Tea
11. Essie nail polish in Picked Perfect

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