YOU'VE GOT TO TRY OUT THESE VIRAL MAKEUP TRENDS THIS SPRING

Is social media feeding you an influx of spring makeup looks? If so, you’ve probably noticed a great shift: clean-girl is out, colour is back in. The likes of Sophia Sinot, Painted by Esther and more acclaimed celebrity MUAs are breathing fresh life into makeup – more editorial and elevated, more fab instead of drab. And if you want to get in on all the fun, you’re in the right place. We’ve got all the key spring makeup trends to know below – all you need to do is scroll.

After Pamela Anderson and Charli xcx, the latest celeb to make minimalist makeup her signature look is Pink Pantheress. Whether it’s a music video or red-carpet cameo, she’s all about the au naturelle aesthetic: a barely-there base and a nude lip to match. Another pillar of the look is ghost lashes – it’s rare to catch Pink with falsies or dramatic mascara. We’ve already done a deep dive on the ghost lashes trend, but TLDR: it’s all about minimal strokes of mascara (experiment with brown mascaras too for an even more natural look) that just about shows up on camera, enhancing the natural shape of the eye rather than concealing it.

 

GET THE LOOK:
L'Oreal Paris Volume Million Lashes Panorama Mascara, Black, £14
L'Oreal Paris Telescopic Extensionist Mascara, £13.99
Maybelline Lash Sensational Body Mascara- Black, £13.99
e.l.f. Incredicurl Mascara - Deep Brown, £9

We’re in a glossy era. Doechii recently dazzled in a Makeup by Chelsea special: glossy lips and even glossier eyes. The resurgence of glossy eyeshadow is one of the season’s most exciting comebacks, and it’s delightfully easy to recreate. All you need is some clear lip gloss (top tip: sparkly clear is even better for any spring RSVPs) and a light touch so you don’t smudge your eyeshadow. And don’t worry about sticky blinks – the look is surprisingly comfortable and looks incredible in pictures.

 

GET THE LOOK:
Too Faced Lip Injection Cooling Instant Lipgloss- Stars Are Aligned, £24
NYX Professional Makeup Butter Lip Gloss - Clear, £7.50
MAC Lipglass - Clear, £22
Huda Beauty Faux Filler Gloss- Glassy, £19

Step aside pink, there’s a new must-have blush shade in town. Peach and coral hues are looking more and more like the palette of choice for your cheeks. They offer a vibrant, natural and sun-kissed glow that’s universally flattering on all skin tones. Hunter Schafer showcases the fresh-flush effect on fair skin, but darker complexions would look just as radiant. Instead of a lighter peach, pick something punchier – liquid formulas often come with more concentrated pigments – and gently build it onto the apples of your cheeks, sweeping slightly upwards towards your temples.

 

GET THE LOOK:
MAC Strobe Beam Liquid Blush- Apricot Jelly, £22
e.l.f. Camo Liquid Blush - Peach Perfect, £8
MAC Glow Play Blush- That's Peachy, £28
KIKO Milano Skin Lover So Chic Trio Blush - 02 Velvet Peach, £13

 

Want to tap into more spring beauty trends? Just look at our Face + Body selection.