How to get that Spring beauty glow
(This post was originally published on May 20th 2017 and updated on February 28th 2019)
Spring is here, and it's the perfect time to refresh your beauty routine and embrace the radiant glow of the season. As the weather transitions, it's crucial to adapt your skincare and makeup products to ensure your complexion looks its best. We've curated a list of our favorite products to help you achieve that coveted spring glow, no matter the weather.
Vitamin C Serum: Kick-start your morning routine with a potent vitamin C serum. The Ordinary's Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% is an affordable yet effective option that brightens and evens out the skin tone, while boosting collagen production for a youthful appearance.
Luminous Highlighter: Enhance your natural radiance with a dewy highlighter. Marc Jacobs Beauty Dew Drops Coconut Gel Highlighter can be applied directly to the high points of your face or mixed with your foundation for an all-over luminous finish.
Body Luminizer: Don't forget to add a touch of glow to your body! Fenty Beauty Body Lava Body Luminizer provides a stunning, high-shine finish that will make your skin look sun-kissed and radiant.
All-in-One Palette: Streamline your makeup routine with Charlotte Tilbury's Instant Look In A Palette - Beauty Glow. This versatile palette includes radiance-enhancing powders, eyeshadows, and a blush to create a fresh, glowing look in no time.
Blush: A pop of color on the cheeks can instantly liven up your complexion. Chanel's Joues Constraste Powder Blush offers a healthy, natural-looking flush that complements your spring glow.
Setting Powder: Becca's Under Eye Brightening Setting Powder is a game-changer for keeping your makeup fresh and luminous throughout the day. Use it to set your concealer and target areas prone to shine.
Primer: Prep your skin for a smooth, even canvas with MAC's Prep + Prime Skin Fix. This lightweight gel lotion helps to minimize redness and uneven skin tone, while adding a subtle radiance.
Facial Oils: Embrace the power of facial oils to nourish and hydrate your skin from within. Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate is an excellent choice for normal skin types, while Olay Regenerist Luminous Facial Oil or Kiehl's Daily Reviving Concentrate cater to dry skin. For oily or acne-prone skin, opt for Clinique's Turnaround Revitalizing Treatment Oil, Dr. Hauschka's Clarifying Day Oil, or Face Theory's Rejuvenating Jojoba Oil. Those with combination skin will love Pai's Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil, which helps restore balance and confidence.
Remember, achieving a radiant spring glow isn't just about the products you use; it's also about embracing a consistent skincare routine tailored to your unique needs. Exfoliate regularly, stay hydrated, and don't forget to protect your skin from harmful UV rays.
Share your favorite spring beauty products with us in the comments below!
The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2%
Right now we are loving the Ordinary products from the Deciem Brand. We would literally recommend any and every Vitamin C product from their range. Vitamin C, (L-Ascorbic Acid) keeps skin youthful, healthy and firm, so ladies, if you want to look glowed-up this season - include vitamin C in your skin routine.
Vitamin C has antioxidant properties and increases collagen production, It brightens skin to give you that superstar look at a very affordable price. This product is one of the many Vitamin C products Deciem have in their range, so check out their website for more information and even their instagram page - the team are very responsive and helpful.
Marc Jacobs Beauty Dew Drops Coconut Gel Highlighter, 24ml
Using your fingers or a brush and apply one-to-two pumps directly to your face or under or over foundation
or alternatively, mix it into foundation. £32.00. Available at netaporter.com
Fenty Beauty Body Lava Body Luminizer - Who needs Clothes
A limited-edition gel-based body luminizer made to veil skin in a gloriously, high-shine finish that feels as dewy as it looks — for sunlit radiance anytime you please. £46.00. Available at Harvey Nichols.com
Charlotte Tilbury Instant Look in a Palette - Beauty Glow
Containing seven radiance-enhancing, colour-correcting powders, allows you to perfect what nature’s given you – regardless of your age or skin tone. The ultra-convenient palette features three eyeshadow colours to brighten, enhance and subtly define your peepers. £49.00, Available at www.cultbeauty.co.uk
Chanel Joues Constraste Powder Blush
Used as a simple touch of colour, it gives your complexion a healthy glow. £35, Available at www.chanel.com
Becca Under Eye Brightening Setting Powder
Using an eye blender brush, pick up powder and tap off excess. Sweep under the eye area to set make up. This can also be used on targeted areas such as the t-zone if needed. Apply with a heavier hand and allow powder to sit for a few minutes to 'bake' your make up before sweeping away for long-lasting perfection. £20 Available at www.cultbeauty.co.uk
MAC Prep + Prime Skin Fix
A lightweight gel lotion that evens out skin redness and tone while adding radiance. £22.50 Available at www.maccosmetics.co.uk
FACIAL OILS
Facial oils work for all skin types, its provides a healthy glow and keeps your skin hydrated, so highly recommend oils in your beauty routine. We’ve compiled a list of oils below for your skin type. Use them during the day as your normal moisturiser or at night, to get that youthful, plump glow.
Normal Skin:
Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate
A replenishing nighttime facial oil with distilled botanicals that visibly restores the appearance of skin by morning.. £38 Available at www.kiehls.co.uk
Dry Skin:
Olay Regenerist Luminous Facial Oil or Kiehl's Daily Reviving Concentrate.
Both oils instantly hydrates to reveal luminous, healthy-looking skin all day. Olay Regenerist oil £19.99 Available at www.amazon.co.uk for the UK and www.olay.com outisde the UK. Kiehl's Daily Reviving concentrate is £38 Available at www.kiehls.co.uk
Oily Skin:
Clinique's Turnaround Revitalizing Treatment Oil or Dr. Hauschka Clarifying Day Oil.
Both oils restores skin back to a healthy-looking glow. Locks in moisture for a supple look, softer feel. Refines skin texture and makes your skin look plumped, smooth and lit from within.
Clinique's Turnaround™ Revitalizing Treatment Oil:
UK Customers: £28, via www.amazon.co.uk and for Customers outside the UK: $39 via www.clinque.com
Dr. Hauschka Clarifying Day Oil:
UK Customers: £24, via www.amazon.co.uk and for Customers outside the UK: £26.50 via www.dr.hauschka.com
For Acne-Prone Skin:
Face Theory Rejuvenating Jojoba Oil
Jojoba Oil can enhance the skin's natural repair barrier, stimulate collagen production and better defend skin against UV damage. Jojoba Oil has also been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties - it contains myristic acid which acts as an inflammatory agent. £12 Available at www.facetheory.com
For Combination Skin:
Pai Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil
This oil restores balance and confidence to unpredictable skin. Rich in Omegas to help regenerate skin without irritation contains a unique, highly concentrated blend of organic Rosehip fruit and seed oil. £24 Available at www.paiskincare.com