We’re all guilty of playing it safe with make-up every now and then; but there’s no time quite like spring to overhaul your beauty routine by introducing a pop of colour and trying something a little different. But before you rush out to your nearest beauty counter to stock up on new products, it’s a wise idea to assess your current make-up situation.
Start by arranging your make-up into groups determined by how often you use to products. Bin anything that’s past it’s best before date – you can find out how long you can safely use make-up for here – and get rid of products that have been placed in your “never-use” pile. Now is the ideal time to clear out any regrettable purchases that you’re never going to use. Once you’ve worked out what’s missing in your make-up bag or is in need of an upgrade, check out our favourite spring beauties in the gallery below.
- It’s time for the heavy, caked-on foundations to move over and make way for new generation formulas. The new EstĂ©e Lauder Double Wear Nude Cushion Stick Radiant Makeup ($69) onto skin to provide the luminous coverage with a barely there feel: the perfect spring skin solution.
- You can never go wrong with flawless skin paired with a slick of vivid lip colour and long gone are the days of lipstick offering only a slick of colour: Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy Hi-Lustre Sculpting Lipstick and Vinyl Lipcolor ($61) deeply nourish lips without sacrificing serious colour. Opt for lustrous finish of the unique Optical Pearl Blend in the Hi-Lustre Lipsticks or the high-shine Vinyl Lipcolor. There are a handful of punchy shades to suit all skin tones and moods.
- With the festive season around the corner you need an eyeshadow palette –or two – that will take you from day to night, and everywhere in between. Estée Lauder Limited Edition Sumptuous Knockout EyeShadow Palettes ($139) limited edition 14-pan palettes come in Sultry Nudes and Smoky Nights and feature frosted shades, soft mattes, vibrant hues and everyday neutrals for an array of looks.
- Sometimes summer weather and make-up don’t go hand in hand; this clever make-up fixing mist will keep your beauty look in place around the clock. EstĂ©e Lauder Set + Refresh Perfecting Makeup Mist ($68) features a refreshing combination of electrolytes and caffeine to provide skin with a boost of radiance and moisture. Spritz throughout the day to keep skin well hydrated.