My Spring Makeup Picks

Everything I’m putting on my face now that winter’s out of the way…

Just when I was starting to get that spring feeling – y’know, that, “I can’t wait to hang up my winter coat, ditch the boots and get out and about” kind of feeling (also, the “I should probably think about shaving my legs” kind of feeling…) – the country goes into bloody lock-down. I mean, typical, right? And while I’m absolutely all for holing up indoors for a while in the interest of my own health and that of those around me… I’m really bummed out that I’m not going to be able to do all the things that pull me out of hibernation and cheer me up this time of year. Instead there’s just this weird vibe in the air that things are about to change for the worse for a while, but it’s hard to tell exactly how much worse, when and for how long. I don’t like it.

Anyway, before things went a little bit mental and everyone started going to ground with fifty packs of bog roll, I had a little shake-up of my makeup bag. Anticipating warmer weather and more time spent outdoors on the horizon (ha ha), I decided to switch out a few products and repurchase some old favourites ahead of spring.

Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base

I cannot overemphasize my love for this stuff (and you’ve already heard me gushing about it in my Best of The Decade Beauty Post). It’s just a beautiful product, from the delicate citrus scent (such a delight to smooth onto my face in the morning) to its soft, slightly moose-like texture. A small amount on the tip of my finger goes a helluva long way, and it does exactly what it says on the tin jar. It’s an added moisture boost for tired and dry skin (adding a non-greasy glow), and works beautifully as a primer for makeup. Because of the added moisture and vitamin boost, it’s absolutely perfect for winter – but I also love the summery glow it gives so it’s a banger for this time of year too. TOP PRODUCT, what can I say?

IT Cosmetics CC Cream – “Fair”

Another heavy hitter from winter right through to summer is this baby. I made the switch over from Bourjois’ Healthy Mix Foundation to the IT Cosmetics CC Cream around this time last year and I haven’t looked back. It’s just as good as everyone harps on about because it does so much – from the added hydration (I go for the illuminating foundation rather than the matte because I’m all about that glow) and Factor 50 protection, and that’s before you even take into account how hard it hits as a basic foundation. It does a brilliant job of evening out my slightly red skin and smooths over any breakouts – but still allows your own skin to shine through. Oh, and it lasts.

Glossier Stretch Concealer – “G12”

I’m not that big a fan of concealer – I’d rather my foundation do all the heavy lifting – but I recently picked up Glossier’s Stretch Concealer for those baggy-eye breakout days. I love it because it doesn’t have that thick, cakey texture that a lot of concealers tend to have. It’s light, it doesn’t dry out my skin and it’s easily build-able depending on how bad the breakout is. I’m not a hundred percent sure whether it’s got any real sticking power – I haven’t really road-tested it on a long day of wear yet – but it’s a good natural, barely there concealer if you’re not a fan of the industrial strength stuff. Great for warmer weather.

Glossier Cloud Paint – “Dusk”

I recently came to the conclusion that I hate powder blush – and not just for the summer, but all year round. It dries out my skin, and trying to find a good shade to create a natural flush seems impossible. I recently gave Glossier’s Cloud Paint a go for the first time (after buying into all the hype) and oh lordy, I’m converted. You barely need any of the stuff to create a soft, natural-looking flush and the shades seem to work well on all skin tones. Having stuck with the shade “Puff” for a while, I fancied trying something a little darker for spring/summer and a little less pink and so I went for “Dusk” and I absolutely love it. Not only does it work well as a blush, but I’ve also used it as more of a bronzer too.

Bourjois Rouge Velvet – “So Hap’Pink”

I might have moved on from my old favourite Bourjois Foundation, but I’m still absolutely gutted that the brand is leaving UK. I’ve struggled to find non-drying matte lipsticks in the past, and the Bourjois Rouge Velvet range has really become my go-to. They’re so beautifully pigmented, they last for ages (but don’t require hard scrubbing to remove!) and – most importantly – they don’t dry out my lips. While everyone was panic-buying hand-sanitzer a couple of weeks ago, I was hightailing it down to Boots to fill my basket with as many Bourjois Rouge Velvet shades as I could get my hands on before they’re gone. “So Hap’Pink” is my new go-to spring lip colour. It’s a bold, rosy pink for cooler skin tones and I love it.

Have a lovely week whatever you’re up to! And let me know what your favourite Spring Makeup Picks are! 🙂

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