Hello everyone and Happy Spring! Despite the fact that it is
snowing outside (damn Michigan!) I’ve still been letting myself get into the
spring mood: pastel nails, bright cheeks, pink lips. Although I love winter
beauty trends, it’s so refreshing to change it up a bit and let go of the dark
eyes and berry lips. Here are some of my favorite beauty products to launch
myself into the new season!
From left to right, Rimmel foundation, Benefit High Beam, Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer, and Mary Kay Pink Sapphire Blush
For spring, I love a flawless, luminous complexion and this
foundation provides! For a full-coverage product, this foundation is surprisingly
light and it ends up looking very natural. It also has SPF 20 for that extra
layer of protection while the sun is out.
Another Rimmel product, this lightweight concealer is great
for under-eye circles! While it doesn’t completely mask dark circles, the
brightening pigments in it help cancel out darkness substantially.
I usually shy away from blushes, especially bright ones, but
Mary Kay’s Pink Sapphire is an exception. It’s a bright pink, matte blush that
can be easily built up or blended out. I use it on the apples of my cheeks to
bring a bit of warmth back into my face.
For a glow, I like to apply a few dots of this to my cheekbones
and Cupid’s bow. This soft pink liquid highlighter catches the light
beautifully and it can look natural or strong depending on how much you use.
Max Studio Brow Book--not available online, I found it at TJ Maxx!
For the brows I’ve been using this inexpensive little brow
palette. If you’ve been reading my blog for a while you’ll know that I have
trouble finding brow products that are dark enough to match my eyebrows, so I
was initially attracted to the dark pencil in the kit. I ended up liking a lot
of the other products that are included! There are three brown shades (the darkest
one is a pretty good match for me), a gel, a pencil, an angled brow brush, and
a highlight. The brow gel is nice for shaping and holding my brows in place
while the powder fills in some of the patchiness in my eyebrows. The biggest
winner in this palette is by far the highlight! The formula is really soft and
the color is like a powder version of High Beam.
I’ve been obsessed with winged liner lately, but for spring
I like a more subtle eye look. This dark brown pencil adds definition to the
eyes without looking heavy or unnatural. I like to use it to draw a thin line
on my upper lashes to make them look naturally thicker.
The Youtuber GlamLifeGuru included this in one of her drugstore
hauls and as soon as she swatched it I knew I had to have it! This pencil is so
creamy and the color is great for the waterline. It instantly makes me look
more awake and makes my eyes look brighter. You can also use it on the inner
corner or make a statement on the upper lash line with it. I’ve been using it
every single day.
When it comes to spring eyeshadow, this palette is the first
thing that popped into my head. Probably because the packaging is so dang
perfect! It’s covered in bright pink and purple flower petals, perfect for
spring. Today I’m focusing on the right half of the palette, which has the
lighter shades. I swatched all six of them below, but my favorite ones to use
for a light spring look are Charmer, Funny Girl, Flower Child, and Sweetheart.
The eyeshadows also smell amazing, like brand new MAC lipstick. A full review
of this palette will be coming soon!
This is my favorite mascara at the moment. It provides long,
curled lashes that stay all day. It doesn’t deliver as well in the volume department,
but for a natural spring look that is okay with me!
This bright pinky-coral shade is one of my favorites from
the Kate line! The bright, glossy finish is as far from winter as you can get.
I like that the color isn’t too bold, so you can wear it to school, lunch,
dinner, work, and anywhere else you’d like to go! It feels nice and hydrating on the lips, too, which is always a plus.
This lightly pigmented, coral gloss is beautiful alone or on
top of a lipstick (Like the Rimmel Kate #32). The gold shimmer in it is really
pretty. This formula is rather sticky so if you don’t like that sort of lip gloss,
you may not like this, but I don’t mind it! Except when it’s windy and your
hair blows into it. It’s the absolute worst.
Bring on the sweet scents! The light, fruity scent is a
stronger version of the original Paris Hilton scent, which I’m a big fan of.
This lasts all day and smells amazing. It has notes of frozen apple, jasmine,
peach nectar, sparkling muguet, freesia, and ylang ylang. It also looks
gorgeous on my vanity!
I think Bath and Body Works makes my favorite lotions. The
formula soaks in quickly and I love their range of scents! Pure Paradise is a
beachy one that I’m obsessed with at the moment.
Spring Nails: Essie Mint Candy Apple and Essie Back in the Limo
Spring nails are all about the pastels! My two favorites at
the moment are both from Essie. One is a bright mint green and the other is a
more subtle sheer peach. (Swatches/more in depth color descriptions are in my
previous post!)
And that about does it for my spring make-up routine! What
products do you like to use around this time of year?
Xx Katie
All these beauty product looks beautiful. That tarte eye shadow palette looks awesome.
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It's one of my favorites!
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That Tartelette in Bloom palette is so pretty, can't wait to see your full review!
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i love rimmel lipsticks ! <3
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I use the same Rimmel foundation - I love it so much! That Bath and Body Works lotion looks like it smells amazing, I want it!! Xx
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Love the look of the Tartlette In Bloom palette and the Rimmel Kate Moss lipstick :) I'm actually really loving wearing more spring tones at the moment which is so unlike me! xx
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