Spring Makeup

Spring makeup is all about being bright and beautiful. Rocking the pink lip trend is super feminine and makes your pout look pucker ready. Likewise, color blocking with eyeshadow makes your eyes stand out and makes people really take notice. Both makeup trends are easy to apply and are totally worth the little effort they require.

Pink Lips

Before you even think about swiping your pout with the bright shade, make sure your lips are ready. This means getting them smooth and removing any dead skin that is making your lips dry and rough. Create an exfoliating paste by combining olive oil and sugar, then rub it on your lips to slough off the nasty skin. Rinse the mixture off completely with water, then allow your lips to fully dry.

The key to wearing pink lipstick is to pick the correct shade for your coloring. If you have cool undertones – you can see pink or blue under your skin – go for a blue-based pink shade. However, if your color is on the warm side – you've got some yellow notes – look for something that has orange or red tones in it.

When wearing pink lipstick, you've got to take it easy on the eye makeup. Wearing too much on your lids will compete with your lips and make you look too done-up. Wear eyeliner and some mascara with your pink pout and you're good to go.

Color Blocking

Color blocking on your eyes makes them bright, bold and oh-so-gorgeous. Choose hues that match your eye color to really look amazing. Start by applying an eyeshadow primer on your lids. This helps the shadow stay on and creates a nice base for the makeup to sit.

Now apply a bright-colored eyeshadow – think blue, green, purple, orange or pink – from your lashes to the lid crease. Then choose a lighter, shimmery color to press into the crease and a bit out, to follow the natural structure of your eye – this means going out to the side, as well. You should see the color a bit below your brows and out towards the sides of your eyes.

For the finishing touch, take a bright, complimentary color and sweep it under your bottom lashes. Go past your eyes some so that this color meets the other shadow and blend it together. Apply a bit of mascara; however, you don't want it to overpower the shadow.

These spring makeup trends are gorgeous and will take your look to the next level. The most important aspect of wearing them is to do so with confidence – that will make you look better than any kind of makeup would.

Heather Vecchioni,

Ici Fashion